Method and apparatus for obtaining a selectable contrast image in an X-ray film

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PATENT NO 5007073
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07454029

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The invention provides a method and apparatus for obtaining a selectable contrast image in an X-ray exposure. The method comprises applying a controlled high voltage to an X-ray tube in response to a controlled invertor-generated voltage; generating the controlled invertor-generated voltage; driving the invertor in response to a KV control signal; comparing a KV feedback signal with a KV reference signal for developing said KV control signal, and selecting any of a plurality of variable level reference signals as the KV reference signal. The apparatus comprises means for carrying out the foregoing method.

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GENDEX CORPORATION2099 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE N W WASHINGTON DC 20006-1813

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Craig, James R Glenview, IL 8 81

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