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Deployable radiation shield cover

US12161491B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 2022
Grant dateDec 10, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/1094
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A radiation shield cover for covering a radiation shield of an X-ray system, the cover comprising cover sides; a cover bottom at the bottom of the cover sides configured to prevent contact of the radiation shield with a patient; a connection mechanism for connecting the cover to a radiation detector and/or a radiation source, and/or the radiation shield of the X-ray system; and a deployment mechanism configured to retract and/or extend the shield cover when the radiation shield retracts and/or extends, or thereafter.

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