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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7543985 | Virtual pivot for a radiographic assembly A radiographic apparatus is provided for rotating a radiographic assembly about a virtual pivot axis. The apparatus includes a structure for mounting a radiographic assembly having an x-radiation sensitive element for rotation about a pivot axis coincident with the ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7478947 | Radiation imaging apparatus and table therefor A radiation imaging apparatus including a tabletop onto which a patient lays down, a radiation imaging unit positioned below the tabletop and configured to detect radiation that transmits through the patient, a widthwise moving member supporting the tabletop and con... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7425094 | Apparatus for detecting position and format of a film cassette An apparatus configured for an insertion of a cassette comprises at least one distance sensor operably measuring in a contactless manner a distance from a corresponding location on the apparatus to the inserted cassette. An electronic evaluator is operably connected... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7348588 | Apparatus and process for retrieving information projected image-wise on a reusable storage film and erasing and restoring the storage film for subsequent reuse These and other objects of the present invention are achieved by an apparatus and process for evaluating an image-wise exposed storage film positioned about a cylindrically-shaped member and linearly passed a cylindrically-shaped slot for interrogation by a light be... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342994 | Mammogram recording and read-out apparatus A mammogram recording and read-out apparatus comprises a radiation image detector having a rectangular shape, a detector support section, and a breast support section. A support state of the detector support section is capable of being changed over between a first s... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7330531 | System for quantitative radiographic imaging A system for spectroscopic imaging of bodily tissue in which a scintillation screen and a charged coupled device (CCD) are used to accurately image selected tissue. Applications include the imaging of radionuclide distributions within the human body or the use of a ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7329045 | Grid assembly for use with a cassette A grid assembly for use with an imaging cassette. The grid assembly includes an anti-scatter grid having a length and opposing first and second ends; first and second transport members disposed proximate the first and second ends, respectively, of the grid; at least... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7306368 | Support apparatus for X-ray detector An X-ray detector support apparatus is adapted to move an X-ray detector in any of six directions along three orthogonal axes, and keep a detection plane of the X-ray detector in either one of vertical and horizontal positions. The detector support apparatus include... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7210180 | Surgical table width extension and angularly orientable attachment A surgical table width extender having an angled tang structure for engaging the gap formed between a standard table and its stand-off-mounted side rail. The tang structure contacts portions of the rail and portions of the table edge to enhance the load-carrying cap... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7182511 | Ceiling mounted x-ray tube support A ceiling mount x-ray imaging assembly is provided comprising a track assembly. A carriage assembly is mounted to the track assembly and allows linear movement of said carriage assembly. An extendable column is rotatably mounted to the carriage assembly and has a ca... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7165884 | Grid assembly for use with a cassette A grid assembly for use with an imaging cassette, for example, a computed radiography cassette, particularly an elongated radiography cassette. The grid assembly includes: an anti-scatter grid; a radiographically translucent enclosure housing the anti-scatter grid a... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7144158 | X-ray detector drawer A detector drawer is provided in which an X-ray detector can be placed, and so as to be inserted from both sides of an examination table into a detector drawer receptacle that is open on both sides. The detector drawer has a stop actuator, which as a function of the... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7144157 | Drawer for X-ray detectors A detector drawer for an X-ray detector has at least one stop (5) by which the mobility of an inserted X-ray detector in at least one direction is restricted. The mobility of the inserted X-ray detector is hindered by the at least one stop to two alternate st... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7125164 | Digital radiography apparatus A digital radiography apparatus. The apparatus includes a support member having a first axis; a bucky; and a mounting member attached to the support member and supporting the bucky. The mounting members is adapted to move the bucky substantially along a second axis ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7085346 | Arrangement and method for means for receiving image data in mammography The imaging apparatus used in mammography generally having a cassette tunnel (17) or a similar space for the placement of an image data receiving device (14′) in the imaging area of the apparatus. In such a space or in its immediate vicinity, device ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7066645 | Positioning device for use in radiography An X-ray cassette or a radiographic grid and X-ray cassette is (are) mounted within a device for positioning the cassette or grid and cassette beneath a patient lying upon a bed or other support to enable an X-ray image of a portion of the patient to be taken. The d... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7018097 | X-ray support device An x-ray support device, including a radiation source and a radiation receiver, which are both movably supported on the ceiling either via a common support or each via separate supports, in which a support has a first boom rotatable about an essentially vertical piv... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7016457 | Multimode imaging system for generating high quality images The present invention, in one form, is a multimode imaging system which, in one embodiment, includes a substantially C-shaped arm movably coupled to a movable base to reduce difficulty of scanning an object. A source assembly having a x-ray source and a detector ass... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6997608 | Rotatable bucky with detent An apparatus for rotating a bucky about an axis between a first and second position. The apparatus includes a base member stationarily disposed on the bucky and having a first and second rotational position; a first and second absorption member; and a first and seco... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6944897 | Arrangement for holding accessory parts to a patient support surface The invention relates to a system for supporting accessories on a patent resting surface of an operation or examination table (10) comprising an accessory adapter (24) that can be slipped on the profile of the patient resting surface (14). Suppo... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6940948 | Digital X-ray scanning apparatus In order to provide an improved X-ray imaging quality an X-ray detector (14) is equipped with means (13, 15) for orienting it towards an X-ray source (2) during a scan (8a, 8b, 27). Means (9, 10, z) for ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6934987 | Surgical table having integral lateral supports A surgical table includes a patient support deck includes a central section and at least one side section movably coupled to the central section. The at least one side section is movable between a first position substantially coplanar with the central section and a ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6928145 | Radiographic apparatus There is disclosed a radiographic apparatus comprising a top plate for supporting a subject, an image receiver for receiving a radiographic image of the subject, a vertical moving mechanism for vertically moving the top plate and the image receiver, and means for li... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6926441 | Portable x-ray table An articulated x-ray table comprises a planar, rigid radiolucent top support and a base spaced therefrom to form a gap whereby radiographic plates can be inserted and withdrawn. The gap is maintained by the use of one or more trolleys that are moveable along the len... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6899458 | Subject table for a mammography apparatus A subject table for a mammography apparatus has a slot for an X-ray film cassette extending therethrough, as well as a locking mechanism for the cassette arranged in the slot. The locking mechanism has a spring-loaded arm carrying a first detent, and a second detent... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6899459 | Bucky presentation assembly for patient table A patient table including a table assembly and a bucky presentation assembly including at least one rail secured to the assembly, a runner slidably received on the rail, a bucky, and a hinge pivotally connecting the bucky to the runner. ... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6862762 | Patient support apparatus The patient support apparatus includes a base frame and a patient support assembly. The patient support assembly is pivotably mounted the base frame and is moved by a first actuator to rotate between a horizontal position and an upright position. The patient support... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6811311 | Patient support including x-ray cassette support with position indicator A patient support comprising a frame 22 supporting a translucent support surface 24 elevated above the frame 22 by frame members 23. The members 26 support an x-ray cassette tray 36 for sliding movement along the length of t... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6644851 | Roentgenogram image capturing system A system, apparatus, method and computer program product for capturing a roentgenogram image comprises: a typical diagnostic type of roentgenogram film projector for holding a roentgenogram film of a predetermined part of patient's body to project the roe... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6450684 | Radiographic apparatus, radiographic table and radiographic system An X-ray image receiver is supported through a guide mechanism on a support bench. The guide mechanism consists of a pair of first guide members, a pair of first sliding members, a pair of second sliding members, a pair of third sliding members, a pair of... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6276827 | Cassette tray for radiography In a cassette tray for radiography, a positioning plate is provided on a rear surface of a tray, and the positioning plate includes grooves corresponding to cassette sizes. A stopper for holding a cassette has a spring, and engaging pieces which engage th... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6263043 | Medical examination system allowing MR images and x-ray exposures to be made without re-situating a patient on a patient bed A medical examination system which allows the production of x-ray exposures in the context of an MR examination without re-situating the patient has a solid-state radiation detector integrated in the patient bed of an MR apparatus, and an adjustably mount... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6256528 | X-ray scanner with means for conventional radiography The scanner includes a patient table having a table support and a moveable table top for receiving a patient. The scanner further includes a computer tomography (CT) imaging device for obtaining an image of a patient placed on the table top. The CT imagin... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6095683 | X-ray cassette holder apparatus An x-ray cassette holder is configured to be coupled to a frame of a bed. The cassette holder apparatus includes first, second, and third tubes. The first and second tubes are coupled for sliding movement as are the second and third tubes. A first channel... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6022143 | X-ray system with improved accessibility for the user An X-ray system, in particular for radiological and angiographic methods, has a patient table arranged on a stand under a radiation source. The system further has a detector, which is mounted displaceably under a table plate. A carriage supporting the det... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5870450 | Universal radiographic/fluoroscopic digital room A universal radiographic/fluoroscopic room includes a digital imaging platform adapted to occupy operating and non-operating positions. A park function automatically moves the digital imaging platform between the operating and non-operating positions with... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5815549 | Catapult raster drawer for a radiological examination system Catapult raster drawer for an X-ray system has an insertion carriage on which two clamp jaws are arranged opposite one another, and which are biased so as to be resiliently displaceable relative to one another to hold the insertion side and the opposite s... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5703925 | X-ray cassette support apparatus A support for an x-ray cassette which enables an x-ray cassette to be located and moved beneath a patient support surface. The support includes a spade on which an x-ray cassette can be located such as to be positioned beneath the patient support surface.... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5530734 | X-ray cassette holding and positioning device An x-ray target device for holding and positioning an x-ray film cassette in a radiological examination apparatus has a first assembly for the introduction or removal of a cassette into or out of a transfer region and a second assembly for holding for pos... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5515137 | Patient information apparatus The present invention relates to an electronic assembly, apparatus and process for scanning input information from patient information cards, processing the information and imaging the processed information on films and, in particular, on X-ray films in a... | 05/07/1996 |
