Applying a particle beam to a patient
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1. A system for providing a particle beam to a patient, comprising:
- a first device to limit horizontal application of the particle beam;
a second device to provide vertical compensation for the first device relative to the patient, the second device comprising a mounting structure, and the first device being substantially aligned to the second device at the mounting structure;
a stationary yoke comprising a first end and a second end, the stationary yoke attaching to the first device and the second device; and
a catch arm attached pivotally secured to the first end of the yoke, the catch arm being configured to attach to the first device and the second device, and the catch arm being configured to pivot about the first end of the stationary yoke both towards, and away from, the mounting structure.
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Abstract
An apparatus includes a yoke having a first end and a second end. The yoke is configured to hold a device that includes an aperture and a range compensation structure. A catch arm is pivotally secured to the first end of the yoke. The catch arm includes a locking feature. The locking feature and the second end of the yoke interface, respectively, to a first retention feature and a second retention feature defined by the aperture and the range compensation structure. The locking feature is configured to interface to the first retention feature and the second end of the yoke is configured to interface to the second retention feature.
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1. A system for providing a particle beam to a patient, comprising:
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a first device to limit horizontal application of the particle beam; a second device to provide vertical compensation for the first device relative to the patient, the second device comprising a mounting structure, and the first device being substantially aligned to the second device at the mounting structure; a stationary yoke comprising a first end and a second end, the stationary yoke attaching to the first device and the second device; and a catch arm attached pivotally secured to the first end of the yoke, the catch arm being configured to attach to the first device and the second device, and the catch arm being configured to pivot about the first end of the stationary yoke both towards, and away from, the mounting structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for providing a particle beam to a patient, comprising:
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a structure to limit a delivery area of the particle beam to the patient, the structure comprising a rim and notches around the rim; and an arm having a shape that corresponds to a shape of at least part of a perimeter of the structure, the arm having a groove that mates to the rim and protrusions that mate to the notches, the arm comprising a first part and a second part, the first part being configured to pivot relative to the second part. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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