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Digital x-ray imaging apparatus and method

US10271802B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2015
Grant dateApr 30, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/467
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mobile x-ray apparatus having wheels for manual transport and an x-ray tube support attached to a base. The apparatus may be rolled by pushing and/or pulling the base, the support, or the x-ray tube. A brake is associated with at least one of the wheels to prevent rolling the apparatus when manually positioning the x-ray tube. The brake may be engaged from an actuator on the tube head, on the support, or on the base.

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