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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 24, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2002
Thomas R. Murray, Delafield, WI (US);
Hani Ikram Noshi, Waukesha, WI (US);
Timithoy F. Hamers, Wind Lake, WI (US);
Thomas R. Murray, Delafield, WI (US);
Hani Ikram Noshi, Waukesha, WI (US);
Timithoy F. Hamers, Wind Lake, WI (US);
GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC, Waukesha, WI (US);
Abstract
A transmission source loading apparatus for an imaging system utilizing a transmission source is disclosed. The source loading apparatus comprises a storage container for storing the transmission source, and a translation device. The translation device is adapted for advancing the transmission source from the storage container into a holder device for use of the imaging system. A gantry for an imaging system utilizing a transmission source is also disclosed. The gantry includes a gantry housing, a detector ring, a holder device for rotating the transmission source in a rotation path associated with the detector ring, and a transmission source loading apparatus.