Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Semiconductor system
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-14
2006-11-14
Porta, David (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Semiconductor system
C250S370090, C378S004000, C378S019000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07135687
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an X-ray detector assembly for use in a computed tomography system. The X-ray detector assembly comprises an array of detector cells coupled between two rails. A thermoelectric cooler is coupled to an end of each of the rails, and is controlled to alternatively heat or cool the detector array to maintain the array in a substantially isothermal and thermally stable condition. The detector assembly preferably includes both passive and active cooling devices and insulation materials for controlling the temperature of the detector assembly. An electrical heater coupled at the center of the detector array can be used in conjunction with the TEC's to control the temperature profile of the detector array, and to minimize changes in the temperature gradients.
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Lacey Joseph J.
Snyder Douglas J.
Wichlacz Lee F.
GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company LLC
Porta David
Quarles & Brady LLP
Rosenberger Frederick F.
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