Patent ID: 6999559
Filing Date: 2006-02-14
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
1. An x-ray device comprising: an x-ray source comprising an x-ray tube; a metal collector for collecting heat energy released by the x-ray source; and a heat exchanger operable inside a catheter, wherein said heat exchanger is from 1 to 15 millimeters thick, wherein said heat exchanger comprises a metal collector having a top face and a bottom face; a first metal layer adjacent the top face of said metal collector; and a second metal layer adjacent said first metal layer, the first and second metal layers having a channel formed therethrough for circulating a heat exchange fluid, the channel having an infeed end an exit end through which cooling fluid may enter and exit the channel; wherein said heat exchanger is formed on said metal collector for absorbing and removing heat from said metal collector and is operable inside a catheter.