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Multi-leaf collimator with leaves formed of different materials

  • US 7,397,901 B1
  • Filed: 02/28/2007
  • Issued: 07/08/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2007
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A multi-leaf collimator comprising:

  • a plurality of independently adjustable leaves comprising a first leaf and a second leaf that is adjacent said first leaf, said first leaf having a first portion that extends from a surface of a second portion of said first leaf between said first leaf and said second leaf, wherein said second portion provides structural support for said first portion;

    wherein said first portion together with a complementary portion of said second leaf is operable for blocking an incident beam of radiation passing through a gap between said first and second leaves;

    wherein further said first portion comprises a first material and said second portion comprises a second material that is different from said first material.

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