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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7876884 | Concrete radiography An improved way of using radiographic imagery to capture internal characteristics of a concrete structure, wherein radiographic film is placed on one side of the concrete structure and X-rays are transmitted towards the film from the other side. A target which is se... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7729475 | Radiation image capturing apparatus A radiation image capturing apparatus that includes a radiation conversion panel comprises an input device for inputting a first distance from the position of the panel to a position serving as a reference position for a subject, a distance measuring unit for measur... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7636423 | Method of associating meta-data of radiation image with image Method of associating meta-data relating to a radiation image of an object with the radiation image wherein the meta-data are broadcast and are detected and associated with an activated radiation image recording device. ... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7602883 | Multi-density skin marker A multi-density skin marker for medical imaging exams is provided. The skin marker contains a multi-density imaging body. In one embodiment, a multi-density skin marker includes a marker substrate and a multi-density imaging body supported by the marker substrate. T... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7567651 | Directional antenna system for wireless X-ray devices Systems and techniques are provided for a directional antenna system that employs a wireless link between x-ray apparatus. The system includes a host computer, an x-ray tube with an emission scan channel, a first directional antenna connected to the x-ray tube and w... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7369149 | Image recording method and image recording device for correcting optical magnification errors An image recording method of recording an image onto an image recording surface by dot patterns by scanning a recording head having recording element units arranged in a direction intersecting a scanning direction, the recording element units having a light source a... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7336758 | Radiography system A method to check a tissue located in the vicinity of an object of examination when a treatment instrument such as a puncture needle is inserted into a subject, wherein a first planar image construction block included in an image construction unit reconstructs in re... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7336765 | Portable system and method for non-intrusive radioscopic imaging Described herein is a portable, self-contained, electronic radioscopic imaging system that utilizes a multiple camera imager and advanced processing techniques to image suspicious containers. An X-ray sensor or imager utilizes a scintillating screen that produces fl... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7327826 | X-ray imaging apparatus and operating method therefor, with subject thickness-dependent use of a scattered ray grid In order to achieve a particularly good image sharpness, in a method and apparatus for radiological imaging of an examination subject, a digital x-ray detector is arranged behind the subject and a scattered-ray grid is positionable between the subject and the x-ray ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7311440 | Anatomically conforming intraoral dental radiographic sensor A system is described for obtaining intraoral radiographic images using an anatomically conforming sensor and a method is described for correcting the projective distortions caused by the inclination of the plane of the imaging sensor relative to the x-ray beam. The... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7300330 | Protection disks for breastfeeding mothers Protection disks for breastfeeding mothers, applicable to a mother's breasts ready to give milk, for protecting them and absorbing the flow of milk which comes out spontaneously therefrom, which comprise two kinds of disk clearly differentiated from each other, of w... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7284478 | Mold assembly for embossing thin products A mold assembly for embossing thin products includes a first carrier with a female mold connected to an inside thereof and a second carrier with a male mold connected to an inside thereof. The female mold faces the male mold, and the thin product is sandwiched betwe... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7277594 | System and method for preparing an image corrected for the presence of a gravity induced distortion The present invention relates to an imaging system for obtaining an image correctable for the presence of a gravity induced image error. The imaging system includes an imager to obtain an image of an object and a position measurement device to obtain position data i... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7265355 | Method and system for acquiring full spine and full leg images using flat panel digital radiography Apparatus for acquiring an elongated radiographic image. The apparatus includes a flat panel electronic detector of radiographic images, the detector having a known length; and a transport mechanism for mounting the detector for movement in a direction parallel to t... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7263159 | Intermediate density marker and a method using such a marker for radiographic examination The present invention provides a partially radiolucent, partially radiopaque marker and a method for using such a marker for radiographic examination. The marker and the disclosed method may be employed for the examination of tissue structures of various densities. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7251309 | Mammography cushioning devices and methods Mammography units comprising a compression device, a light transparent panel displaced from a compression surface, and a bolster, as well as compression paddles for use with mammography units are described. Methods for their use in reducing patient discomfort during... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7248668 | Mammography compression devices and methods Compression devices and mammography units using the same, and methods of using the same during imaging of a patient's breast are provided. The devices compress the breast against a bucky without the need for a traditional mammography unit compression paddle. The dev... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7238947 | Medical information processor, image photographing system, and absorption coefficient calibration method Data of arbitrary penetration thickness can be easily obtained in carrying out a beam hardening calibration. A center tomographic image reconstructed parallel to a center line of a projection data of a water phantom and an X-ray tube is read from an image data serve... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7233646 | Computerized method for generating a schedule for implementing examination with an x-ray apparatus In a method and a computer for generating a schedule for the implementation of examinations with an x-ray apparatus, in particular an x-ray computed tomography apparatus, a particularly exact schedule is generated by calculating an occupation duration for each patie... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7227158 | Stick-on self-indicating instant radiation dosimeter A dual dosimeter system with (1) a stick-on, self-indicating, instant radiation dosimeter applied onto (2) a conventional radiation dosimeter and/or detector for monitoring high energy radiations, such as X-ray, electrons and neutrons. Radiation dosimeters, such as ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7206378 | X-ray analysis apparatus An X-ray analysis apparatus includes: an X-ray radiation unit that irradiates a sample with X-ray; an X-ray detection unit that detects X-ray emission from the sample; a unit that allows the X-ray detection unit to perform scanning operation for changing the angle o... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7197830 | Alignment quality indicator An alignment tool includes a base, a column, and a ball. The base is manufactured from a material with a high material density and includes a crosshair. The column is machined out of an optical transparent material and is attached to the base. The ball is positioned... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7197529 | Network system for radiographing radiation-images There is described a radiographic imaging system to read radiation image stored in a radiation-image storing sheet. The radiographic imaging system includes a plurality of controllers, each of which has an image-display section; a plurality of radiation-image readin... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7187749 | Blur compensation apparatus for X-ray image and medical X-ray imaging apparatus using the blur compensation apparatus A blur compensation apparatus for X-ray image of an object to be examined used for a medical X-ray imaging apparatus, which has an X-ray generator and an X-ray imaging device opposite to the X-ray generator, said X-ray generator and said X-ray imaging device interpo... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175345 | Dental x-ray apparatus A dental x-ray apparatus (10) includes a tube head (11) formed from a cast zinc material. Structural components of tube head (11) include such component (20) formed from a plastic material impregnated with a high molecular weight substanc... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7170971 | System and method for safe mail transmission A method and system for safe mail transmission is provided. A letter is created with a marking compound that provides contrast in a detection system. The letter is sealed in a protective enclosure and scanned when received. ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7162064 | Method for operating a computed tomography device A method for operating a computed tomograph device is provided by which volume data pertaining to a volume area of a test object can be recorded. A marking for identifying a reconstruction area to be reconstructed is faded into an x-ray shadow image containing the v... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7142904 | Method and composition for probing the body through the skin A method and composition for probing the body through the skin. In one embodiment of the invention, the method includes providing a medium for interfacing with the skin, applying the medium to the skin at a selected location, and coupling at least two of (a) an elec... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7142631 | Mammography cushioning devices and methods A mammography comfort device comprises a compressible bolster and a separate x-ray transparent compressible pad. The bolster, affixed to the sides of a bucky, retains the pad on the imaging surface. A radiopaque identifier permanently affixed to the pad imparts info... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140769 | Radiation sensitive recording plate with orientation identifying marker, method of making, and of using same A radiation-recording plate (104) can be constructed and arranged to form an image upon exposure from both a front side and a back side. The plate can include a marker (201) detectable in the image (205) after exposure and indicative of which of... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7139368 | X-ray CT apparatus An X-ray CT apparatus has an operating guide unit for guiding a series of operations necessary from preparation till completion of scanning. The operating guide unit selectively displays a patient information input operating guide, a scanogram imaging operating guid... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7139418 | Fluoroscopic registration artifact with optical and/or magnetic markers A registration artifact (10) for use in registering two or more fluoroscopic images includes a plurality of radio opaque spheres (12, 14, 16) and a plurality of trackable markers, such as optical reflectors (20, 22, 24 and 26), mounted to... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7127039 | Imaging plate An imaging plate for use in computerized radiography has an individual plate identification adapted to be visible in an X-ray image and a further indication marked visibly on the plate. Imaging plates found to be damaged when the X-ray image is examined can be ident... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7127040 | Device and method for margin marking tissue to be radiographed A marking device for defining the margins and orientation of radiography specimens includes a plurality of visually distinctive markers joined by a base that holds the markers until the markers are secured to a specimen. The base serves as a holder for the individua... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7123691 | X-ray computed tomography scanner An X-ray computed tomography scanner that performs helical scanning based on a designated scanning range and collects X-ray projection data, comprising a determination unit which determines an X-ray irradiation range necessary for reconstructing an image within the ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7110496 | Portable system and method for non-intrusive radioscopic imaging Described herein is a portable, self-contained, electronic radioscopic imaging system that utilizes a multiple camera imager and advanced processing techniques to image suspicious containers. An X-ray sensor or imager utilizes a scintillating screen that produces fl... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7108423 | Multileaf collimator for an X-ray diagnostic device A multileaf collimator (1) of an X-ray diagnostic device has a housing (2) that is provided for the passage of an X-ray beam (S), collimator leaves (3) arranged in said housing for limiting the X-ray beam (S), and a light source (5) and a... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7104688 | Device fittable to the therapy head of an x-ray guided lithotripsy system to allow adjustment of the focus thereof A device to adjust the focus position of the therapy head of a lithotripsy system having an x-ray system, has a cross-hair disc that can be attached to an image intensifier of the x-ray system, such that extending away from the edge of the cross-hair disc are variab... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7092491 | Radiation image taking apparatus, radiation image taking system, and radiation image taking method The present invention relates to a radiation image taking apparatus including: a radiation image acquisition portion that acquires an electronic image based on a radiation transmitted through an object and outputs the electronic image; an image taking direction desi... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7092492 | Universal radiologic patient positioning marker The present invention relates to autoradiographic marking devices. In particular, the present invention provides compositions useful for marking X-ray films. ... | 08/15/2006 |
