Medical imaging table, table support assembly, probe support assembly, system, and method of use
US11826196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system including: a table assembly for supporting a subject in one or more examination positions; a table support assembly for supporting the table assembly, wherein the table support assembly includes: one or more moving mechanisms controlled to move the table assembly relative to a reference point along one or more axes, and to rotate the table assembly around the one or more axes; and a probe support assembly comprising: a grip for holding a probe; and an arrangement of a plurality of arms and joints controlled to movably support the probe that is held by the grip, wherein the probe support assembly is removably arranged at a predetermined position and orientation relative to the table support assembly to permit movement of the table support assembly and the probe support assembly for reproduction of a position and orientation of the probe relative to the subject supported by the table assembly.
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