Patient comfort in nuclear imaging system
US11627926B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a novel medical image scanner gantry that includes at least one annular nozzle opening within the patient tunnel where the at least one annular nozzle opening directs a flow of pressurized air toward the back end of the patient tunnel which draws an amount of the ambient air into the patient tunnel to supplement the flow of pressurized air in the patient tunnel to help improve the patient's comfort.
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