Adjustable bow-tie filter for achieving optimal SNR in helical computed tomography

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PATENT NO 9901314
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14910068

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A filter assembly for use in a helical computed tomography system having an x-ray source for projecting x-ray beams along a projection axis is presented, the filter assembly including a first filter element for attenuating at least a portion of the x-ray beams, the first filter element constructed as a background-wedge for attenuating x-rays having a large aperture and a second filter element for attenuating at least a portion of the x-ray beams, the second filter element constructed to create a ridge. The second filter element may be rotated with respect to or adjusted in relation with or removed or replaced from the filter assembly to allow for adaptation to different helical pitch values.

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KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N VHOLLAND IAN DEHO FINN EINDHOVEN NORTH BRABANT

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Koehler, Thomas Norderstedt, DE 304 2127
Proksa, Roland New Wulmstorf, DE 167 1511

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