Extremity imaging for animals
US10136871B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4452
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus captures radiographic images of an animal standing on the apparatus. A base portion supports the standing animal and a moveable x-ray source is mechanically attached to the base portion. A digital radiographic detector is also mechanically attached to the base portion, and the x-ray source and the detector are configured to capture a radiographic image or a scan of at least one of the legs of the animal.
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