X-ray imaging apparatus and patient support
US11253222B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/545
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention concerns an X-ray imaging apparatus for imaging a skull or a partial area of the skull, which apparatus comprises between the X-ray source and detector a patient support means (17). The patient support means (17) comprise a rear rest structure (170) containing a support part (171) arranged to get positioned at occipital area. The rear rest structure (170) comprises a first elongated supporting structure (172), a first end of which containing said support part (171) and a second end of which extending to different side of the imaging station (18) than where said support part (171) is located.
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