X-ray anti-scatter grid

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9213005
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14071236

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An X-ray anti-scatter grid having thinner X-ray opaque layers, smaller X-ray opaque diameters, greater aspect ratio, lower weight and improved image resolution is disclosed. A method of forming the X-ray anti-scatter grid is disclosed that includes a set of hollow X-ray transparent glass capillary tubes that are fused together, with an X-ray opaque layer thick enough to block X-rays at a specified energy inside the capillary tubes. The capillary tubes provide the high aspect ratio and light weight, while the X-ray opaque layer is provided by a deposition process that has features similar to atomic layer deposition (ALD). The high aspect ratio and thin layers improves resolution and decreases image artifacts, and large area X-ray anti-scatter grids are provided by aligning the axis of the an X-ray opaque layers to the X-ray source.

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INCOM INC294 SOUTHBRIDGE ROAD CHARLTON MA 01507

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bennis, Daniel C Spencer, US 1 2
Detarando, Michael A Fiskdale, US 4 7
Minot, Michael J Andover, US 5 26
Renaud, Joseph M Brimfield, US 1 2

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