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Multi-pixel electron microbeam irradiator systems and methods for selectively irradiating predetermined locations

Patent 7220971 Issued on May 22, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject December 28, 2025. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 11320515 filed on 12/28/2005

US Classes:

250/398, With target means313/309DISCHARGE DEVICES HAVING A MULTIPOINTED OR SERRATED EDGE ELECTRODE

Examiners

Primary: Vanore, David A.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

G01K 1/08

Abstract

Multi-pixel electron microbeam irradiator systems and methods are provided with particular applicability for selectively irradiating predetermined cells or cell locations. A multi-pixel electron microbeam irradiator system can include a plurality of individually addressable electron field emitters sealed in a vacuum. The multi-pixel electron microbeam irradiator system can include an anode comprising one or more electron permeable portions corresponding to the plurality of electron field emitters. Further, the multi-pixel electron microbeam irradiator system can include a controller operable to individually control electron extraction from each of the electron field emitters for selectively irradiating predetermined locations such as cells or cell locations.

Other References

  • Resat et al., “Microbeam developments and applications: A low linear energy transfer perspective,” Cancer and Metastasis Reviews 23: p. 323-331 (2004).
  • International Search Report for corresponding International Application No. PCT/US05/47066 dated Oct. 6, 2006.
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