Universal positioning system for X-ray imaging system
US11937961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4458
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An X-ray system with a universal positioning system includes a multiple degree of freedom overhead support system mounted within a location for the X-ray system, a first imaging device on the overhead support system, a multiple degree of freedom wall stand disposed within the location for the X-ray system, the wall stand comprising a motive module and a number of moveable members operably connected to the motive module that can be operated by the motive module to move the wall stand over a floor of the location, a second imaging device mounted to the wall stand, a table disposed within the location for the X-ray system, including a base disposed on the floor of the location and a support surface secured at one end to the base, and a workstation including a processing unit configured to send control signals to and to receive data signals from the universal positioning system.
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