Clamshell tomograph

Patent · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:865170

Derenzo, Stephen E ^[1]; Budinger, Thomas F ^[2]

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1. Pinole, CA
2. Berkeley, CA

In brief, the invention is a tomograph modified to be in a clamshell configuration so that the ring or rings may be moved to multiple sampling positions. The tomograph includes an array of detectors arranged in successive adjacent relative locations along a closed curve in a first position in a selected plane, and means for securing the detectors in the relative locations in a first sampling position. The securing means is movable in the plane in two sections and pivotable at one p The U.S. Government has rights in this invention pursuant to Contract No. W-7405-ENG-48 between the U.S. Department of Energy and the University of California.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4473749
• OSTI ID: 865170
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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