X-ray tomography system with gantry pivot and translation contro

Details X-ray tomography system with gantry pivot and translation contro X-ray tomography system with gantry pivot and translation contro

1997-09-05

1999-11-30

Porta, David P.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Computerized tomography

378193, 378195, 378198, A61B 604

Patent

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RE0364150

ABSTRACT:
An improved, portable X-ray tomography system is disclosed wherein lateral movement of the various tomography components relative to a stationary patient during a scanning procedure is precisely controlled by mechanical displacement means which, in tarn, is coupled to electro-mechanical means for simultaneously measuring and monitoring the amount of the displacement.

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