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Extremity imaging for animals

US10136871B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2014
Grant dateNov 27, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 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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