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Shielded structure for radiation treatment equipment and method of assembly

  • US 6,973,758 B2
  • Filed: 05/14/2001
  • Issued: 12/13/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/14/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for housing a radiation source comprising:

  • a plurality of free standing transportable modules connected to form a central treatment area and a barrier substantially surrounding the central treatment area, the central treatment area adapted for human occupation and to contain a therapeutic radiation source, the modules comprising a support frame structure and at least one wall,the barrier including first and second spaced apart rigid walls and a quantity of radiation shielding filler material contained between the first and second walls, the quantity of filler material sufficient to substantially reduce the measurable radiation level outside the central treatment area when a radiation source is placed in the central treatment area,wherein at least two of the plurality of modules each include portions of said first and second spaced apart rigid walls, the portions defining a channel comprising a portion of the barrier.

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