Diaphragm for applicator for use in electron radiation therapy, is constructed in triple layer arrangement consisting of electrons facing layer made from material with atomic number

Publication: DE102011005450A1
Published: 2012-09-13
Family Size: 4
Granted: Yes (2/4)

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This patent describes a specialized diaphragm designed for use in applicators for electron radiation therapy. The diaphragm is built with three layers, each made from materials with different atomic numbers, arranged in such a way to optimize the interaction with electron beams during medical treatments.

Use CasesContent extracted from patent full text and abstract with AI.

  • Medical electron radiation therapy equipment
  • Cancer treatment facilities using electron beam therapy
  • Hospitals and clinics offering advanced radiation therapy
  • Development of radiation shielding components for medical devices

BenefitsContent extracted from patent full text and abstract with AI.

  • Improved precision and effectiveness of electron radiation therapy
  • Enhanced protection of healthy tissues during treatment
  • Better control over the electron beam profile for targeted therapy
  • Potential reduction in side effects due to better dose distribution

Technical Classifications (CPCs)

Main Classifications

Health, Food & Consumer Tech

Physics & Measurement

Sub Classifications

Medical & Vet Science

Nuclear Physics & Engineering

CPC Codes

A61N5/1077G21K1/02

Inventors & Applicants

Applicants

Univ Friedrich Alexander Er

Siemens Ag

Patent Abstract

The diaphragm (1) is constructed in a triple layer arrangement consisting of electrons facing layer (4) made from a material with an atomic number, which is smaller than another atomic number of another material of the middle layer (5), which small than a third atomic number of a third material of the layer (6) facing away from electrons.

Key Information

Publication No.

DE102011005450A1

Family ID

46705320

Publication Date

2012-09-13

Application No.

DE102011005450A

Application Date

2011-03-11

Priority Date

2011-03-11

Granted

Yes (2/4)

Possible Cooperation

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