X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-20
2009-06-02
Glick, Edward J (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
C378S004000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07542541
ABSTRACT:
A method includes performing a patient dependent view weighting of scan data.
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Seamans John Lawrence
Tang Xingyang
Fisher Thomas M.
Fisher Patent Group LLC
General Electric Company
Glick Edward J
Taningco Alexander H
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