Compact and mobile high resolution PET brain imager
Abstract
A brain imager includes a compact ring-like static PET imager mounted in a helmet-like structure. When attached to a patient's head, the helmet-like brain imager maintains the relative head-to-imager geometry fixed through the whole imaging procedure. The brain imaging helmet contains radiation sensors and minimal front-end electronics. A flexible mechanical suspension/harness system supports the weight of the helmet thereby allowing for patient to have limited movements of the head during imaging scans. The compact ring-like PET imager enables very high resolution imaging of neurological brain functions, cancer, and effects of trauma using a rather simple mobile scanner with limited space needs for use and storage.
- Inventors:
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- Yorktown, VA
- Newport News, VA
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Jefferson Science Associates LLC (Newport News, VA)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1015334
- Patent Number(s):
- 7884331
- Application Number:
- US Patent Application 12/284,285
- Assignee:
- Jefferson Science Associates LLC (Newport News, VA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE A61B - DIAGNOSIS
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01T - MEASUREMENT OF NUCLEAR OR X-RADIATION
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-06OR23177
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
Citation Formats
Majewski, Stanislaw, and Proffitt, James. Compact and mobile high resolution PET brain imager. United States: N. p., 2011.
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Majewski, Stanislaw, & Proffitt, James. Compact and mobile high resolution PET brain imager. United States.
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"Compact and mobile high resolution PET brain imager". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1015334.
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