X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-10
2007-04-10
Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
C378S062000, C378S098800
Reexamination Certificate
active
11169130
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for imaging a volume having a detector including a first atomic species with an absorption edge at a first wavelength. The system also includes a source having a second atomic species for emitting an ionizing energy. The second atomic species has a characteristic emission peak that substantially matches the absorption edge of the detector. A filter may be provided for blocking ionizing energy from the source in regions other than a region proximate the characteristic emission peak. Effective imaging with a lower radiation dose may be achieved with the system and method.
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Benz Mark G.
Benz Matthew W.
Artman Thomas R.
Downs Rachlin & Martin PLLC
Glick Edward J.
Pediatric Imaging Technology, LLC
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