Radiant energy – Irradiation of objects or material – Ion or electron beam irradiation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-08
2010-10-12
Wells, Nikita (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Irradiation of objects or material
Ion or electron beam irradiation
C250S492220
Reexamination Certificate
active
07812326
ABSTRACT:
A treatment station for particle bombardment of a patient is provided. The treatment station includes an apparatus for adaptation of at least one particle beam parameter of a particle beam of a particle therapy installation. The treatment station operates in at least two operating modes, with the treatment station being operable in a first operating mode with a first particle type and in a second operating mode with a second particle type. The apparatus has at least one first beamforming element, which is held by a holding unit. The beamforming element is designed for adaptation of the particle beam parameter. The holding unit positions of the first beamforming element as a function of the operating mode, such that the first beamforming element can be arranged in the particle beam in the first operating mode, and cannot be arranged in the particle beam in the second operating mode.
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Grözinger Sven Oliver
Rietzel Eike
Use Tim
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
Smith Johnnie L
Wells Nikita
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