Portable medical imaging system
US11986333B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/485
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical imaging devices, systems, and methods thereof. The medical imaging system may include a movable station and a gantry. The movable station includes a gantry mount rotatably attached to the gantry. The gantry includes an outer C-arm slidably mounted to and operable to slide relative to the gantry mount, an inner C-arm slidably coupled to the outer C-arm and, an imaging signal transmitter and sensor attached to the C-arms. The two C-arms work together to provide a full 360 degree rotation of the imaging signal transmitter. The movable station may include a motion control system and an imaging control system. In embodiments, the motion control system includes omni-directional wheels for precision controlled-movement of the movable station.
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