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Multiple imaging modality imaging apparatus

US10478137B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2013
Grant dateNov 19, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/0407
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An imaging apparatus includes a first imaging modality (1021), a second imaging modality (1022), wherein the first and second imaging modalities are in alignment with scanning zones for scanning an object or subject, and a third imaging modality (102N) which is selectively moveable between a first location (114) in which the third imaging modality is in alignment with the scanning zones for scanning the object or subject and a second location (122) in which the third imaging modality is outside of alignment with the scanning zones.

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