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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8128286 | X-ray CT apparatus An X-ray CT apparatus includes: a base; a main frame including a pair of tilt shafts, the main frame being supported in a tiltable manner by the base with a pair of bearings interposed in between, the bearings configured to rotatably support the respective tilt shaf... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8052325 | X-ray fluoroscope table and X-ray fluoroscope system An X-ray fluoroscope table and an X-ray fluoroscope system using this fluoroscope table with simple structure and easily ensuring an area where a person stands near the top board. An X-ray fluoroscope table (1) comprises a stand unit (10), a sup... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8025441 | Movement system for an x-ray C-arm A movement system for a C-arm. The movement system comprises at least one first guide element arranged in a plane, a movement device arranged to allow movement along the first guide element as well as a first motion link rotatable around a first axis of rotation sta... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8021044 | X-ray tomography apparatus Fins are arranged on the rotating side of an X-ray computed tomography apparatus. The fins are rotated to generate airflow as the rotating side is rotated. This airflow serves to discharge wear debris to the outside of the X-ray CT apparatus, thereby preventing the ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7997797 | Computed tomography rotor rigidified by a metal matrix material A computed tomography apparatus according to the invention ha a rotor that is produced at least in segments from a composite material with metal matrix reinforced with particles. Composite materials with a polymer matrix reinforced with particles have high specific ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7988357 | X-ray system An x-ray system is provided. The x-ray system includes an x-ray emitter which can be adjusted by at least one arm as a first x-ray component and a recording system which can be adjusted independently of the at least one arm. The recording system may be adjusted by a... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7988358 | X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus The X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus of this invention includes a slide arm for supporting an X-ray tube, a middle slider for holding the support arm to be movable in directions along an irradiation axis of the X-ray source, and a strut for holding the middle slider to ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7972061 | C-arm having a radiographic source and a heat pump An x-ray device is provided. The x-ray device includes a C-arm, on which a radiographic source and a heat pump are arranged. At least sections of the C-arm are hollow, such that at least sections of the radiographic source and the heat pump are arranged inside the C... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7942575 | Urological X-ray workstation with orbiting X-ray imaging components A urological x-ray workstation has an x-ray source and an x-ray receiver that are respectively supported on device retainers of a device carrier located at the longitudinal side of a patient positioning table such that they can be positioned opposite one another and... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7942576 | Adjusting positioner for radiation device The present invention relates to an adjusting positioner for a radiation device, comprising: a clamping device detachably connected to the radiation device to clamp said radiation device; a supporter to which said clamping device is connected and a slide path is def... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7938579 | C-arm mounted on a robotic arm An x-ray device is provided. The x-ray device includes a C-arm that may be rotatably mounted on a robotic arm. A radiation source and a radiation detector may be arranged on the C-arm. The interior of the C-arm, which is hollow at least in sections, is accessible fr... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7905659 | Cantilevered gantry apparatus for x-ray imaging An x-ray scanning imaging apparatus with a rotatably fixed generally O-shaped gantry ring, which is connected on one end of the ring to support structure, such as a mobile cart, ceiling, floor, wall, or patient table, in a cantilevered fashion. The circular gantry h... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7887236 | X-ray source for a mobile X-ray diagnostic unit with a C-arm Embodiments of an X-ray source for a mobile X-ray diagnostic unit with a C-arm include a generator vessel that may be mounted to a hollow frame of the C-arm. The generator vessel may have a first subregion with a high-voltage generator and a second subregion with an... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7837385 | Method for recording X-ray images by means of a robotically controlled C-arm system and recording device for recording X-ray images The present invention relates to a method and a device for recording X-ray images by means of a robotically controlled C-arm system which includes an image recording system (9, 10) that can be rotated in a recording plane around a turning center (17) b... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7832927 | Manipulating system, in particular a manipulating system for manipulating an x-ray apparatus A manipulating system, for manipulating two telescopic columns into desired positions in particular for use in an X-ray apparatus is disclosed, wherein the system comprises: one or more rails arranged in parallel in a first direction X and fastened to a ceiling; a c... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7810995 | Displacement for an X-ray C-arm The present embodiments relate to a displacement apparatus for a C-arm arranged on a trolley. The displacement apparatus includes at least a first and at least a second guide element arranged in a plane, whereby the first and second guide elements are arranged at ri... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7806589 | Bi-plane X-ray imaging system A high-speed biplane radiography system for in-vivo assessment of joint function is provided. The system can acquire stereo-pair radiographic images at rates from 30-4000 frames per second of nearly any motion or joint. The radiographic equipment can be mounted in a... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7785006 | Medical diagnostic apparatus with length-adjustable arm structure A medical diagnostic apparatus using X-ray photography and having a length-adjustable arm structure is disclosed. The medical diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention comprises an X-ray generation unit, a first arm moving the X-ray generation unit for... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7753585 | X-ray device having a column and having a cantilever arm displaceable on the column The invention relates to an X-ray device (1) provided with a column (2) and an arm which is upwardly (3) displaceable therealong and on which at least one X-ray picture detector (4) and/or an X-ray transmitter (5) are mounted. A re... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7748899 | X-ray device An X-ray radiology device comprising a rotating and flat lift. For this X-ray device to operate correctly, it is necessary to obtain and maintain, for all the incidence angles, a perfect alignment of the focal point of the X-ray tube, the element observed and the de... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7744277 | C-arm holding apparatus and X-ray diagnostic apparatus An X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes a floor rotating arm which is installed at one end on a floor surface so as to be rotatable around a first rotation axis, a C-arm which is mounted on the other end of the floor rotating arm so as to be rotatable around a second... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7722251 | Device for inspecting contraband in aviation cargo container A device for inspecting contraband in an aviation cargo container includes: a turntable and a scanning system, the scanning system including a radiation source; a detector; a radiation source mounting structure; and a detector mounting structure for mounting the det... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7717619 | Contactless power and data transmission apparatus Methods and apparatus for an imaging system are provided. The imaging system includes a gantry having a stationary member coupled to a rotating member. The rotating member has an opened area proximate an axis about which the rotating member rotates. An x-ray source ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7670048 | Drive unit for X-ray system The invention relates to a drive unit (12) for vertical or horizontal movement of a component (7) of a diagnostic X-ray device (1), comprising a motor and gear unit (14), a pulley (10) mounted on a drive shaft (13) of the mo... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7661881 | Systems and methods for imaging large field-of-view objects An imaging apparatus and related method comprising a source that projects a beam of radiation in a first trajectory; a detector located a distance from the source and positioned to receive the beam of radiation in the first trajectory; an imaging area between the so... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7658540 | Imaging assembly stabilization device and method of use Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for gantry support. Certain embodiments provide a mobile imaging system. The system includes a base and a gantry member moveably attached to the base. The gantry member includes an imaging source. The system also inclu... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7648272 | X-ray diagnostic apparatus An X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes a floor rotating arm whose one end is mounted on a floor surface to be rotatable around a substantially vertical first rotation axis, a stand mounted on the other end of the floor rotating arm to be rotatable around a substanti... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7641391 | Ceiling mount for X-ray system The invention relates to an X-ray installation having two ceiling mounts (20, 30), to which the X-ray tube (26) respectively the X-ray detector (36) are fixed. The ceiling mounts comprise crossbeams (21, 31), which are mounted on the guid... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7611281 | Reconfigurable computer tomography scanner A CT scanner is reconfigurable to multiple orientations and positions. The scanner includes a gantry on which the x-ray source and x-ray detector are mounted. The gantry is mounted on a support and is rotatable about a scan axis relative to the support. The support ... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7607832 | Apparatus for medical imaging Embodiments provide apparatus for medical imaging which includes: a base assembly including a set of wheels for rolling movement on a floor to transport the base assembly between locations; an imaging assembly for imaging the subject; and a movable support assembly ... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7604404 | X-ray imaging apparatus An X-ray imaging apparatus includes a substantially C-arm, a support mechanism which rotatably supports substantially the C-arm, a rotation driving unit which drives rotation of substantially the C-arm, an X-ray tube mounted on substantially the C-arm, an X-ray dete... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7597473 | X-ray recording device with an X-ray detector and an X-ray emitter An X-ray recording device has an X-ray detector and an X-ray emitter aligned with one another on a mobile supporting device, the supporting device being supported by retainer on a stand unit and being displaceable along a horizontal translation axis and/or vertical ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7594751 | Biplane X-ray system In a biplane X-ray system, a robot is used for moving at least a pair comprising an X-ray radiation source and an X-ray detector. The robot can be a buckling arm robot bearing an X-ray C-arm. It is also possible for the X-ray radiation source and X-ray detector each... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7591588 | Support arm for a ceiling holder for an x-ray source A support system for an x-ray source comprises a support arm and a ceiling holder. The ceiling holder includes a substantially vertically adjustable mounting device. The support arm is secured to the mounting device. The x-ray source is secured, rotatably about a su... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7591589 | Medical system having a C-arm The present intervention relates to a medical diagnosis or intervention system with a radiation source, a radiation detector, and a C-arm as a component carrier, to which the radiation source and the radiation detector are fastened. The distance between the radiatio... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7585109 | Arm linkage system for a radiographic device A radiographic device may include a base, a support arm pivotably coupled to the base and defining a support axis, the support arm being movable between a normal position and two diametrically opposed, laterally rotated positions, and a radiographic head coupled to ... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7585110 | X-ray examination apparatus An X-ray examination apparatus (10) comprises radiation modules in the form of an X-ray source (20) and an X-ray detector(18), a main curved arm (12) having opposite end sections (S1, S2) and a first auxiliary arm (14... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7578618 | X-ray examination device The invention concerns an X-ray examination device (10) comprising an X-ray source (20), an X-ray detector (18) and a segmented carrier, where the X-ray source and the X-ray detector are rotatable together around an isocentre (32). The se... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7566171 | Device for recording projection images A device for recording projection images using high-energy radiation has a radiation source and a radiation detector. A radiation axis of the X-ray system can be freely established. A control device for the X-ray system enables the distance between the radiation sou... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7543986 | Equilibrated C-arm x-ray device An x-ray C-arm device has a C-arm rotatable around an orbital axis proceeding perpendicular to the plane of the C-arm. The C-arm carries an x-ray source and a radiation detector, and the overall center of gravity of the C-arm and the components carried thereby exert... | 06/09/2009 |
