Technology ID
TAB-2863

A Novel X-ray Grating to Enhance Phase Contrast Imaging

E-Numbers
E-114-2013-0
Lead Inventor
Wen, Han (NHLBI)
Applications
Software / Apps
Research Materials
Non-Medical Devices
Medical Devices
Diagnostics
Therapeutic Areas
Oncology
Cardiology
Development Stages
Pre-Clinical (in vitro)
Development Status
  • In vitro data available
  • In vivo data available (animal)
Lead IC
NHLBI
ICs
NHLBI
The present invention relates to improving x-ray phase contrast imaging. The invention discloses a novel grating interferometer for phase contrast imaging with hard x-rays that overcomes limitations in the level of sensitivity by utilizing the advantages of far-field interferometers. The novel design and fabrication process can easily acquire absolute and differential phase images of lightly absorbing samples.
Commercial Applications
  • Clinical diagnostics
  • Research tools
Competitive Advantages
  • More sensitivity
  • Easier to fabricate images

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Licensing Contact:
Shmilovich, Michael
shmilovm@nih.gov

Patents

  • US
    Provisional (PRV) 61/877,228
    Filed on 2013-09-12
    Status: Abandoned
  • Patent Cooperation Treaty
    (PCT) PCT/US2014/055225
    Filed on 2014-09-11
    Status: Expired

Publications

Collaborations

  • Collaboration

Collaboration Description

  • The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is seeking statements of capability or interest from parties interested in collaborative research to further develop, evaluate or commercialize the technology. For collaboration opportunities, please contact Dr. Denise Crooks at crooksd@mail.nih.gov.
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