Title: X-ray detector array

Abstract: An ionization chamber array, useful in computerized X-ray tomography apparatus comprises a plurality of substantially parallel, rod-like cathodes disposed equi-distant between parallel planar anodes in a high pressure detector gas. X-ray energy enters the array in the plane of the cathodes in a direction substantially parallel to their long dimensions.

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Inventors: Houston, John M. (Schenectady, NY, US)

Application Number: 678074
Filing Date: 1976-04-19
Publication_date: 1977-09-06
Assignee: General Electric Company (Schenectady, NY)
Primary Class(es): 250/385.1 250/374, 378/19
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US Patent Ref:

2489133	Nov, 1949	Herzog	313/93.
2692948	Oct, 1954	Lion	313/93.
3418474	Dec, 1968	Spergel et al.	250/385.
3930162	Dec, 1975	Reiss	250/385.
3991312	Nov, 1976	Whetten et al.	250/385.

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Primary Examiner: Dixon, Harold A.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Haken; Jack E., Cohen; Joseph T., Squillaro; Jerome C.