Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
378195000 | Including object support or positioning | 26 |
20080198972 | Low-Dose Iso-Centering - Iso-centering a volume of interest (VOI) ( | 08-21-2008 |
20080232551 | X-Ray Manipulator | 09-25-2008 |
20090110152 | RADIATION SHIELDING FOR TOMOGRAPHIC SCANNERS - A radiation shield ( | 04-30-2009 |
20090202045 | TREATMENT BOOTH FOR RADIATION THERAPY - A radiation system includes a frame having a housing, a radiation source disposed in the housing of the frame, and a supporting device. The frame is curve-shaped and rotatably supported on a floor partially enclosing a space. The supporting device is disposed in the space and movable. The supporting device is adapted to support a patient in a generally seated position. A radiation method is also provided. | 08-13-2009 |
20100278312 | CORE MEASUREMENTS STAND FOR USE WITH A PORTABLE XRF ANALYZER - A support stand for an associated handheld analyzer is used to measure properties of an associated soil sample. The stand includes a shield situated in a first plane above an associated soil sample, a platform opening in the shield, a support platform moveable relative to the platform opening, and a mechanism to move the platform relative to the shield along an axis substantially perpendicular to the first plane. The platform supports the associated analyzer above the associated soil sample such that the associated analyzer can move relative to the associated soil sample. | 11-04-2010 |
20130003938 | X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM - In an X-ray imaging system a holding device holds an X-ray imaging unit that performs X-ray imaging of a subject, a bed supports a subject, and a driving unit moves the holding device and the bed. A position detector detects positions of the holding device and the bed either when X-ray imaging is performed and/or when the driving unit has not performed driving for a predetermined time or more. A memory stores positions of the holding device and the bed detected by the position detector in a time series. An operation unit selects positions of the holding device and the bed stored in time series in either a time-series sequence or a reverse time-series sequence. Based on instructions from the operation unit, the controller reads out detection results from the memory and drives the driving unit based on the detection results. | 01-03-2013 |
20130114797 | X-RAY DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes at least a tabletop support, an arm, a position storing unit, and a mechanism controlling unit. The tabletop support supports a tabletop movably in a longitudinal direction, a raising/reclining direction, and an upper/lower direction of the tabletop. The arm holds an X-ray tube and an X-ray detector movably in an approaching/separating direction with respect to the tabletop support. The position storing unit stores a photographing position of the arm and a photographing position of the tabletop in association with each other. When the arm is at a retraction position, the mechanism controlling unit moves the tabletop in the raising/reclining direction and the upper/lower direction to maintain a position in at least the upper/lower direction of a region of the object corresponding to a photographing position of the arm stored by the position storing unit. | 05-09-2013 |
20130279662 | X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS - An X-ray imaging apparatus includes an imaging unit having an imaging unit power feeding mechanism configured to receive electric power from an external device; a pedestal including a pedestal power feeding mechanism configured to feed the electric power to the imaging unit; and a holder configured to position and hold the imaging unit so that a position of the imaging unit power feeding mechanism coincides with a position of the pedestal power feeding mechanism even if the imaging unit power feeding mechanism is moved with respect to the pedestal power feeding mechanism within a predetermined imaging plane. | 10-24-2013 |
20140328468 | MOBILE TRANSPORT AND SHIELDING APPARATUS FOR REMOVABLE X-RAY ANALYZER - A mobile transport and shielding apparatus, which holds an x-ray analyzer for transport between operating sites, and also serves as a shielded, operational station for holding the x-ray analyzer during operation thereof. The x-ray analyzer is removably insertable into the apparatus and is operable either within the mobile transport and shielding apparatus, or outside of the apparatus. The apparatus may provide means to control, power, cool, and/or charge the x-ray analyzer during operation of the analyzer; and also means to transport the analyzer (e.g., a handle). | 11-06-2014 |
20150023475 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOBILE X-RAY IMAGING - Apparatus and methods for obtaining repeatable images of a patient are disclosed herein. Mechanical fixtures may be attached to a mobile imaging device and a patient support platform to allow them to be placed at a fixed relationship to one another. Additionally, devices for measuring movement of the mobile imaging device with respect to the patient support platform are disclosed. | 01-22-2015 |
20160254068 | MOBILE TRANSPORT AND SHIELDING APPARATUS FOR REMOVABLE X-RAY ANALYZER | 09-01-2016 |
20170234810 | X-RAY APPARATUS | 08-17-2017 |
378196000 | With movable source | 14 |
20080240362 | X-RAY RADIOGRAPHY APPARATUS AND X-RAY GENERATOR MOVING DEVICE - The present invention provides an X-ray radiography apparatus constructed so as to be capable of moving an X-ray generator to as low a position as possible. A X-ray radiography apparatus is of the X-ray radiography apparatus that includes a table which has a transverse direction and a longitudinal direction, and which includes a first X-ray detector and is capable of placing a subject thereon, an X-ray generator that applies X rays to the subject placed on the table, and an X-ray generator moving device that moves the X-ray generator in the longitudinal direction of the table and upward and downward directions thereof. The X-ray generator moving device includes a guide rail disposed in the longitudinal direction in the neighborhood of the table, a guide support post that guides the X-ray generator movably up and down, and a moving member which is formed in an L shape extending in a transverse direction and extending in a longitudinal direction and which is coupled to the guide rail and the guide support post and moved along the guide rail. | 10-02-2008 |
20080298554 | Method and system for cone beam x-ray source and detector arrangement in computed tomography systems - Methods and systems for x-ray detector and x-ray source arrangement in cone beam computed tomography systems are provided. An arm having a first end and a second end is mounted onto a support structure such that the arm rotates about a vertical axis. An x-ray source and an x-ray detector are separately attached to each end of the arm at angles in a range of about 2 to 20 degrees from the vertical axis, such that each is adapted to rotate with the arm about the vertical axis. The x-ray source and the x-ray detector are spaced apart to enable an anatomical target to be interposed between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector for cone beam computed tomography scanning, such that the x-ray source and the x-ray detector do not interfere with the target during scanning. | 12-04-2008 |
20090202046 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACQUIRING PROJECTION FOR 3D RECONSTRUCTION OF AN OFF-CENTER ROI - In the acquisition of an image series with an x-ray image acquisition that has an x-ray C-arm rotatable around a center point, movement of the patient table is updated so that table is brought into a specific position calculated relative to the angle position of the x-ray C-arm. This position of the patient table is determined as follows. An envelope is established and a point is established that is the center point of a region of interest. In each position of the patient table that matches the position of the x-ray C-arm, the flat panel detector is perpendicular to a line emanating from the point and simultaneously contacts (is tangent to) the envelope. The region of interest is thereby optimally imaged in the image series so that a good 3D reconstruction can be obtained. | 08-13-2009 |
20100054422 | X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS - An X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray generation control unit configured to control the X-ray tube with a controller and a power supply, and a holding unit configured to hold the X-ray tube. The holding unit includes two support legs to be spread at an arbitrary angle, and a connecting portion configured to turnably connect upper ends of the support legs. The holding unit holds the X-ray tube near the connecting portion. | 03-04-2010 |
20110150186 | Linear Kinematics System with Rotatable Treatment Head - A radiotherapy installation is described, with a treatment head which is arranged on a treatment head support and which has an exit port for a beam generated in a beam generator, and with a patient table. The treatment head support is guided on a first rectilinear guide, which is guided on a second rectilinear guide arranged perpendicular to the first rectilinear guide, in order to move the treatment head relative to the patient table during the radiotherapy. | 06-23-2011 |
20110280379 | Imaging apparatus comprising a ring-shaped gantry - An imaging apparatus comprising a ring-shaped gantry is provided. The gantry has a rotor arrangement rotating therein and a radiation source as well as at least one radiation detector. The gantry has at least one gantry segment which can be detached from the ring shape to allow the gantry to be opened laterally. The gantry is arranged on a supporting structure so as to be movable in space. The supporting structure is a floor, wall or ceiling mounted articulated-arm robot having at least four, preferably six, degrees of freedom of movement. The gantry has at least two radiation sources disposed offset by an angle on the rotor arrangement and associated with each of which is at least one radiation detector. | 11-17-2011 |
20110280380 | IMAGING APPARATUS COMPRISING A RING-SHAPED GANTRY - An imaging apparatus having a ring-shaped gantry is provided. The gantry has a rotor arrangement rotating therein and a radiation source as well as at least one radiation detector. The gantry has at least one gantry segment which can be detached from the ring shape to allow the gantry to be opened laterally. The gantry is arranged on a supporting structure so as to be movable in space. The supporting structure is a ceiling-mounted stand having at least two degrees of freedom of movement. The gantry has at least two radiation sources disposed offset by an angle on the rotor arrangement and associated with each of which is at least one radiation detector. | 11-17-2011 |
20120069967 | System for Recovering from Collision of Components of an X-ray Imaging Unit - A system provides recovery from an X-ray system C-arm and patient table collision. A collision recovery system enables a user to recover from a collision or near collision of movable components of an X-ray imaging system including a movable C-arm hosting an X-ray emitter and detector. The system includes a C-arm position tracking processor for automatically recording C-arm position data indicating a valid stationary position of a C-arm and a path from the valid stationary position to an invalid position of the C-arm enabling retracement of the C-arm along the path to the valid stationary position. A user interface enables a user to initiate retracement of the C-arm along the path to the valid stationary position. A C-arm is movable to retrace the path to the valid stationary position using the recorded C-arm data in response to user command. | 03-22-2012 |
20120236999 | X-RAY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF AN X-RAY APPARATUS - An X-ray apparatus is provided. The Xpray apparatus has a C-arm on which an X-ray source and an X-ray detector can be mounted opposite one another, at least one actuator for positioning the C-arm relative to a patient table, and a control device for controlling the actuator. The X-ray apparatus includes at least one sensor which detects a deformation of the C-arm at a first position of the C-arm and converts it into an output signal, the deformation of the C-arm being influenceable by a force exerted by an operator and applied directly or indirectly at a second position on the C-arm. The control device influences the actuator as a function of the output signal of the sensor. A method for controlling the movement of an X-ray apparatus is also described. | 09-20-2012 |
20120307979 | PATIENT IRRADIATION APPARATUS HAVING SIMPLIFIED PATIENT ACCESS - An apparatus for irradiating patients with x-ray radiation is provided. The apparatus includes a lowerable patient support and an x-ray apparatus that may be positioned below the lowerable patient support. The apparatus is configured such that part of the x-ray apparatus is moved into the lowerable patient support when the patient support is lowered. The lowerable patient support may be lowered further, thereby facilitating access for the patient. | 12-06-2012 |
20130039479 | MEDICAL X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS WITH A HANDLEBAR FOR PATIENT SUPPORT - The invention relates to a medical x-ray imaging apparatus which includes a support construction ( | 02-14-2013 |
20140169531 | X-RAY CT APPARATUS - In an X-ray CT apparatus, an annular rotating body includes an X-ray tube and an opening portion accommodating a radiator that discharges heat from the X-ray tube and into which a bed can be inserted. A stand includes a frame disposed in a rear portion of the annular rotating body, and supports the annular rotating body to be rotatable about an axis. A cover which covers the annular rotating body and the stand includes an exhaust port. A cooling mechanism, disposed at a position away from a position of the exhaust port along a circumferential direction of the annular rotating body between an outer circumferential surface of the annular rotating body and cover, includes a fan disposed at the stand. A duct receives exhaust air from the fan at a rear position of the fan between the frame and cover, and leads from the fan to the exhaust port. | 06-19-2014 |
20140294159 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR IMAGING DEVICE - A drive mechanism for a mobile imaging system comprises a main drive geared into a drive wheel for propelling the imaging system, including a base and one or more imaging components, across a surface. The drive mechanism can also include a scan drive that moves the drive mechanism and the one or more imaging components along an axis relative to the base to provide an imaging scan, and a suspension drive that extends the drive wheel relative to a bottom surface when the imaging system is in a transport mode and retracts the drive wheel relative to the bottom surface of the base when the imaging system is in an imaging mode. The drive wheel supports the weight of the imaging components, but does not directly support the base assembly, which can include pedestal and tabletop support. One or more casters located on the base can support the weight of the base assembly. | 10-02-2014 |
20160015345 | X-RAY DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes a first arm, a second arm, a holding structure, an X-ray tube and an X-ray detector. The first arm rotates by a first rotating shaft and slides along a first arc-like slide axis relatively to the first rotating shaft. The second arm rotates by a second rotating shaft and slides along a second arc-like slide axis relatively to the second rotating shaft. The holding structure is connected with a first arm side and configured to hold the second arm. The X-ray tube and the X-ray detector are installed on the second arm. | 01-21-2016 |