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Dynamic patient positioning system

  • US 10,004,650 B2
  • Filed: 11/16/2007
  • Issued: 06/26/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A treatment system comprising:

  • a particle beam source configured to generate a therapeutic beam of particles;

    a particle beam nozzle to direct the therapeutic beam of particles in a first treatment area; and

    an automated patient transport configured to transport a patient on a patient support from a preparation area to the first treatment area and to position a treatment volume within the patient relative to the therapeutic beam of particles, and configured to support the patient in receiving the therapeutic beam of particles, the automated patient transport including a position sensor providing signals for determining positions of the sensor and configured for use in determining the relative positions of the treatment volume and the therapeutic beam of particles,wherein the preparation area is protected from radiation generated within the first treatment area by one or more barriers including shielding, and the patient support is integrally connected to the patient transport and inseparable from the patient transport in transporting the patient, positioning a treatment volume within the patient, and supporting the patient in receiving the therapeutic beam of particles.

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