Ion Beam Applications has developed a particle therapy apparatus that scans a charged particle beam over a target, ensuring precise treatment delivery. The apparatus includes scanning magnets, a beam stopper, and a control system to adjust beam position based on measurements, enhancing treatment accuracy. GlobalData’s report on Ion Beam Applications gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Ion Beam Applications, Radiotherapy techniques was a key innovation area identified from patents. Ion Beam Applications's grant share as of January 2024 was 54%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Particle therapy apparatus with beam scanning and position detection
A particle therapy apparatus has been described in a filed patent (Publication Number: US20240024702A1) that includes a particle accelerator delivering a charged particle beam, scanning magnets to scan the beam over a target, a beam position detector to detect the beam's position, and a beam stopper to halt the beam. The control system can drive the scanning magnets to scan the beam over a treatment field and a reachable field, with the beam stopper preventing the beam from reaching certain areas. The control system can measure the beam's position, calculate the difference from the desired position, and adjust the scanning magnets accordingly.
Furthermore, the patent includes details on the configuration of the particle therapy apparatus, such as the placement of the beam stopper close to the main beam axis, the inclusion of a beam shaping device downstream of the beam position detector, and the integration of the beam stopper with the beam shaping device. The apparatus can deliver the treatment field in a single scan, and the particle accelerator can be a cyclotron or a synchrotron, with the charged particle beam being protons or carbon ions. Additionally, a method for tuning the beam's position in the apparatus is outlined, involving steps such as directing the beam to the beam stopper, measuring its position, calculating the difference from the desired position, and adjusting the scanning magnets based on this difference.
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