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20080279341 | Kelley Caps a see-thru X-ray cassette cap (cover) to use over an x-ray cassette/electronic plate cassette with the top of cap covered with 1/2 inch high impact polystyrene - The purpose of the Kelley Cap is to be used in x-ray procedures to cover x-ray cassette and protect x-ray cassette during exam. Example: Kelley Cap over x-ray cassette during a standing AP foot exam or x-ray to prevent pressure/weight on cassette (also keeping cassette clean and pressure free). | 11-13-2008 |
20090213996 | X-RAY ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND X-RAY ANALYSIS METHOD - Provided are an X-ray analysis apparatus and an X-ray analysis method, in which a measurer can judge an area incapable of being analyzed in a sample with a concave-convex portion. The X-ray analysis apparatus includes: an X-ray tubular bulb for irradiating an arbitrary irradiation point located on the sample with a radiation beam; an X-ray detector for detecting a characteristic X-ray and a scattered X-ray radiated from the sample and outputting a signal containing energy information on the characteristic X-ray and the scattered X-ray; a narrow-range illumination mechanism and a wide-range illumination mechanism for emitting an illumination light to the sample to illuminate the sample; and a narrow-range observation mechanism and a wide-range observation mechanism for obtaining an illumination image of the sample, which is illuminated with the illumination light, as image data, in which the narrow-range observation mechanism and the wide-range observation mechanism include a narrow-range oblique illumination section and a wide-range oblique illumination section, respectively, in which an optical axis of the illumination light at a time of the illuminating is set toward the irradiation point in the same direction as a direction linking the irradiation point with the X-ray detector at a time of the detecting. | 08-27-2009 |
20100002844 | X-RAY EXAMINATION APPARATUS - An X-ray examination apparatus ( | 01-07-2010 |
20100124314 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING DAMAGE TO PHOSPHOR IMAGING PLATES - A method and apparatus for reducing damage to a phosphor imaging plate caused by physical interaction between the phosphor imaging plate and a surface by affixing a protective material to the surface to reduce the physical interaction between the phosphor imaging plate and the surface. Exemplary surfaces include without limitation the surfaces of a computed radiography scanner and a plate protector. | 05-20-2010 |
20100135468 | X-RAY DETECTOR SYSTEM - An X-ray detector system includes a detector and a mounting means for mounting the detector, the detector comprising a cable comprising a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the detector and said second end coupled to the mounting means, the cable configured to transmit a signal detected by the detector to the imaging processing means located in the mounting means, the first end of the cable comprises a plug, the mounting means comprises a socket matching with the plug on the cable such that the plug is configured to be removed from the socket, the X-ray detector system further comprising a jumper wire comprising two ends that are respectively provided with plugs that configured to be selectively matched with or detached from the plug on the cable and the socket on the mounting means. | 06-03-2010 |
20100158198 | EYEWEAR FOR PATIENT PROMPTING - An apparatus for prompting a patient includes a structure configured to be mounted to a patient support, a screen coupled to the structure, and a projector located at a distance away from the screen. A method of prompting a patient that is being supported on a patient support includes adjusting a position of a screen relative to a projector, the screen having a surface, placing the screen in front of the patient such that the patient can see the surface, and providing an image on the screen using the projector. | 06-24-2010 |
20100202593 | TARGET PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF PRESERVING THE TARGET - An x-ray target pedestal assembly and a method of protecting the x-ray target from breaking down as a result of the extreme heat that is produced when an electron beam is aimed at the target to produce x-rays. The target is submerged in cooling fluid and is rotated by a constant flow of the cooling fluid over and around the target in order to dissipate heat. The fluid is guided by integrated flow diverters in the target cover. The target may also be protectively coated either in its entirety or along the electron beam path in order to further protect it from the heat of the electron beam impact or from breakdown as a result of attack of free radicals or other chemically reactive components of the cooling fluid which are produced in the extreme target environment. | 08-12-2010 |
20110123002 | DENTAL PRODUCT FOR MAGNITUDE-CORRECT EVALUATION OF X-RAY IMAGES OF AREAS TO BE DIAGNOSED WITHIN THE ORAL CAVITY OF A PATIENT, AND USE OF A DENTAL PRODUCT - A dental product for the evaluation, according to scale, of X-ray recordings of areas which are to be diagnosed, in particular areas of the tooth and/or jawbone, within the oral cavity of a patient, has a main body | 05-26-2011 |
20120195410 | CLEANING APPARATUS AND/OR CLEANING TECHNIQUES FOR USE WITH A RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION DEVICE - One or more techniques and/or systems are described herein for cleaning a portion of a radiographic examination apparatus whereon debris may accumulate. Typically, the portion being cleaned is within a scanning field of the radiographic examination device (e.g., within a portion of the radiographic examination device through which radiation traverses). Activation of a cleaning mechanism, or a portion thereof, may be timed to miss radiation emitted during a scan, and thus not interfere with a scan. Also, the cleaning mechanism, or a portion thereof, may be located so as to not attenuate radiation. If radiation is attenuated by the cleaning mechanism corrective techniques can be implemented to account for such attenuation. | 08-02-2012 |
20120237000 | COVERLET - A coverlet ( | 09-20-2012 |
20120243666 | LIGHTING APPARATUS FOR A C-ARM X-RAY MACHINE - A lighting apparatus for a C-arm X-ray apparatus is disclosed. The lighting apparatus comprises a housing that surrounds an X-ray receiving element of the X-ray fluoroscope and does not cover a receiving face of the X-ray receiving element. The lighting apparatus further comprises at least one light-emitting element positioned within the housing so as to surround the X-ray receiving element, the at least one light-emitting element being configured for emitting visible light downwards towards an X-ray emitting element of the X-ray fluoroscope. The lighting apparatus further comprises a focusing mechanism that allows for focusing of the light emitted, a fastener for coupling the housing to the X-ray receiving element and a power supply unit for providing an electrical current to the at least one light-emitting element. | 09-27-2012 |
20120281817 | RECHARGEABLE IMAGE DETECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - An X-ray imaging system includes a portable cart, a power source disposed on the portable cart, and a detector bin disposed on the portable cart. The detector bin includes a power adaptor configured to adapt power from the power source to power suitable for charging a rechargeable battery, and a first coupling component configured to receive power from the power adaptor. The imaging system also includes a digital X-ray detector configured to be inserted into the detector bin for charging. The detector includes a rechargeable battery, and a second coupling component configured to couple with the first coupling component and transfer power from the first coupling component to the rechargeable battery. | 11-08-2012 |
20120300911 | Dental Sensor Holder and Method of Holding a Dental Sensor - A dental sensor holder including a strip of pliable, longitudinally elastic material having two ends. The holder is constructed by permanently bonding the two ends of the strip to form a somewhat elastic loop. In addition, the sensor holder includes an adjustable bond portion on the inside of the loop which may selectively be engaged to join adjacent portions of the strip into a functional bitewing. | 11-29-2012 |
20130022176 | MULTI-STEP CONTRAST SENSITIVITY GAUGE - An X-ray contrast sensitivity gauge is described herein. The contrast sensitivity gauge comprises a plurality of steps of varying thicknesses. Each step in the gauge includes a plurality of recesses of differing depths, wherein the depths are a function of the thickness of their respective step. An X-ray image of the gauge is analyzed to determine a contrast-to-noise ratio of a detector employed to generate the image. | 01-24-2013 |
20130064355 | VARIABLE RADIUS TAPER X-RAY WINDOW SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A support structure for an x-ray window comprising a support frame defining a perimeter and an aperture, a plurality of ribs extending across the aperture of the support frame and carried by the support frame, and openings between the plurality of ribs. A rib taper region can extend from a central portion of the ribs to the support frame. The taper region can include a non-circular, arcuate pair of fillets on opposing sides of the ribs and an increasing of rib width from the central portion to the support frame. | 03-14-2013 |
20130230149 | Video and Accessory Apparatus for a Videofluoroscopy Unit - A videofluoroscopy accessory device adapted to securely and removably attach to an X-ray head of a fluoroscopy system or device. The videofluoroscopy accessory device on the current invention provides a platform for enhancing and supplementing the surgical environment with additional accessories. The accessories that could be used with the present invention include but are not limited to lights, cameras, microphones, and other medical equipment/tools for optimizing the surgical environment. | 09-05-2013 |
20130287180 | LED LAMP AND AN X-RAY DEVICE AND A COLLIMATOR COMPRISING THE LED LAMP - An embodiment of the present invention discloses a LED lamp as well as a X-Ray device and a collimator comprising the LED lamp. The LED lamp comprises a single LED chip serving as the light-emitting member of the LED lamp for emitting light beams; and a convex lens mounted in front of the LED chip for converging the light beams emitted from the LED chip. Embodiments of the invention can save power, reduce cost, and facilitate mass production and assembly. | 10-31-2013 |
20130287181 | CT APPARATUS AND FRONT COVER OPENING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a CT apparatus includes a gantry main body and a front cover covering a front surface side of the gantry main body, and the front cover includes two cover segments which are held to be configured to open to left and right sides, the cover segments being configured to open or close manually or by being motor-driven by a front cover opening structure. | 10-31-2013 |
20130294585 | SOLAR POWERED WIRELESS CONTROL DEVICE FOR MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM - A control device for controlling the operation of a medical imaging system is disclosed. The control device comprises at least one solar energy unit configured to generate electrical energy from ambient light energy. The control device also comprises at least one switch connected to the at least one solar energy unit that is configured to receive the electrical energy for operating the medical imaging system. | 11-07-2013 |
20130294586 | Dental Sensor Holder and Method of Holding a Dental Sensor - A dental sensor holder including a strip of pliable, longitudinally elastic material having two ends. The holder is constructed by permanently bonding the two ends of the strip to form a somewhat elastic loop. In addition, the sensor holder includes an adjustable bond portion on the inside of the loop which may selectively be engaged to join adjacent portions of the strip into a functional bitewing. | 11-07-2013 |
20140105368 | X-RAY ANALYSIS APPARATUS - An X-ray analysis apparatus for detecting, using an X-ray detector, X-rays given off by a sample when the sample is irradiated with X-rays, the X-ray analysis apparatus having replaceable components. The X-ray analysis apparatus comprises labels attached to the replaceable components and including symbols indicating the types of replaceable components, a camera for photographing the replaceable components and the labels, and CPU and image recognition software for specifying the types of replaceable components by calculation based on the symbols in the labels. | 04-17-2014 |
20140153701 | GAMMA SOURCE TRACKING SYSTEM - An embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a radioactive source tracking system adapted to determine in real time a spatial position of a gamma source in a volume, including a set of spatially distributed position sensitive detectors operable in real time arranged about the volume. The system includes a real time computer system adapted to calculate the spatial position per time stamp of the gamma source in the volume based on respective signals generated by the position sensitive detectors. In addition, the radioactive source is represented by a 3D or 4D data stream in real time. Other embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a method for tracking a radioactive gamma source and a computer program product for causing a processor to determine a real time 3D or a 4D spatial position of a gamma source. | 06-05-2014 |
20140185780 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETERMINING PARAMETERS FOR CONTRAST SCAN - A method of automatically determining parameters for a contrast scan, the method comprising obtaining scan-object information, selecting a scan protocol corresponding to a part of at least one part of a scan-object to be scanned from a plurality of scan protocols, each of the plurality of scan protocols corresponds to a part of the at least one part of the scan-object to be scanned and comprises built-in scan parameters, and automatically determining a scan delay and injection parameters with respect to the scan-object and the part of the scan-object to be scanned. | 07-03-2014 |
20140247924 | RADIATION SHIELD TO LOCALLY IRRADIATE RADIATION - A radiation shield to locally apply radiation includes a source irradiating the radiation, and a shielding member is formed so that the radiation is incident only to a localized area of an object or a body to be inspected or treated and the other parts are shielded. According to the present invention, since the radiation is applied only to a part to be radiographed or treated, it is possible to provide the radiation shield which may locally irradiate the radiation to an object or a body to be inspected or treated. Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide the radiation shield which may be used along with a radiation irradiation apparatus ( | 09-04-2014 |
20140254769 | MODALITY WITH MULTICOMPUTER SYSTEM AND POWERING SEQUENCE THEREFOR - An imaging modality includes a first computer, a second computer, a computer select circuit connected to a manually operable switch and configured to allow an operator to select whether to operate the first computer or the second computer by manually operating the manually operable switch, a single power supply unit configured to supply operating power to the first computer and the second computer; and a power control circuit connected to a power input of the first computer and connected to a power input of the second computer. The power control circuit outputs a trigger signal to activate or deactivate flow of power supply to the second computer in response to first computer receiving a turn ON or turn OFF input. | 09-11-2014 |
20140321622 | NOVEL DEVICE FOR EXTERNALLY MARKING THE LOCATION OF ORGANS ON SKIN DURING A CAT SCAN - A novel device for marking location of organs on skin as per CAT scan comprising of a sheet having a plurality of vertical, horizontal and oblique lines wherein the sheet is provided in the form of a mesh. The device can be used for radiotherapy of head to localize point of radiotherapy, for other parts of body to localize/mark organs on skin after CAT scan and also for surgery of Brain to localize tumors. | 10-30-2014 |
20150030136 | SPLIT CT GANTRY - A split gantry for a CT system includes a rotatable side comprising a configurable arrangement of image chain components of the CT system, a stationary side comprising a stationary support base and a gantry bearing, wherein the rotatable side is separate from the stationary side, and the stationary side is attachable to a rotatable portion of the gantry bearing without having to align the image chain components during an installation of the CT system. | 01-29-2015 |
20150078535 | Fiducial Markers and Related Methods - In part, the invention relates to fiduciary markers suitable for affixing to a patient that are detectable with respect an imaging modality such as MRI and methods of making the same. The markers include a paramagnetic material disposed therein that generates a distinguishable signal relative to a patient or other biological sample of interest during an imaging data collection session. Further, the markers demonstrate desirable signal to noise ratios across two or more MRI data collection procedures in one embodiment. The length of the markers is also adjustable by, for example, cutting or tearing a substrate upon which a substantially fluid-free region straddles a specified separation position on the substrate. | 03-19-2015 |
20160038767 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RADIATION TREATMENT PLANNING USING COMBINED IMAGING AND TREATMENT DOSE - Systems and methods for radiation treatment planning that integrate the MV therapeutic radiation dose imparted to a subject together with the kV imaging radiation dose imparted to a subject during radiation therapy are provided. For instance, dose optimization is based on the combined effect of both a kV imaging dose that is imparted to the subject during the image guided radiation treatment procedure and the therapeutic dose delivered to the subject by a treatment radiation source, such as an MV source. Using this optimization, the kV beam and MV beam are equally treated as radiation producing sources and are thus optimized together at the treatment planning stage to produce a patient treatment plan that optimally uses the kV imaging dose. Thus, the kV beam is treated both as an additional source of therapeutic radiation and as a tool for imaging the subject. | 02-11-2016 |
20160058398 | ROTOR FOR A GANTRY OF A COMPUTED TOMOGRAPY APPARATUS - A rotor for a gantry of a computed tomography device is formed as a hollow body at least in one section. The hollow body has a hollow profile cross-section in at least one half-plane defined by the axis of rotation of the rotor. | 03-03-2016 |
20160109389 | ENCLOSED X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM - According to the present disclosure, there is provided an x-ray imaging system, comprising: an x-ray source; an x-ray detector; a sample mount for mounting a sample in a beam path between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector; an enclosure enclosing at least the sample mount in an interior of the enclosure; and a climate control system for regulating the climate inside the enclosure, wherein: the enclosure has an aperture for enabling access to at least the sample mount from outside the enclosure; the enclosure is provided with a door operable between an open position in which the aperture is open and a closed position in which the aperture is closed by the door; and the climate control system is operable to provide a positive pressure differential between the interior of the enclosure and an exterior of the enclosure such that the interior of the enclosure is maintained at a higher pressure than the exterior of the enclosure when the door is open. Such a system is able to better regulate the temperature inside the enclosure even when the door is opened. | 04-21-2016 |
20160143600 | Arrangement with a Collision Detection Device, Medical Imaging Apparatus with a Collision Detection Device, and Method for Operating a Collision Detection Device - An arrangement with a movable apparatus part is provided. The arrangement includes a mat-like, removable collision detection device arranged on the apparatus part and a plurality of first fasteners of the collision detection device. The plurality of first fasteners are configured to form a releasable connection with corresponding second fasteners of the apparatus part. The arrangement also includes an electrical monitoring unit configured to monitor an electrical resistance of the connection of the plurality of first fasteners to the second fasteners. A medical imaging apparatus with such an arrangement, and an associated method are also provided. | 05-26-2016 |
20160154119 | X-RAY DETECTOR AND X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME | 06-02-2016 |
20160155599 | BEARING UNIT FOR ROTARY ANODES OF X-RAY TUBES | 06-02-2016 |
20160374642 | X-RAY IMAGING DEVICE - The X-ray imaging device includes an irradiation unit which includes an X-ray tube and a collimator; and a tape measure which has a scale band on which distances from the irradiation unit are printed so as to increase from one end to the other and a winding mechanism that holds and winds the other end of the scale band. The irradiation unit has a scale band fixing portion which fixes one end of the scale band, and a winding mechanism fixing portion which fixes the winding mechanism. | 12-29-2016 |
20170231595 | X-RAY DETECTOR, X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME | 08-17-2017 |