Compact mechanism for adjusting source to detector distance on C-arm
US12419597B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4441
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radiographic C-arm system uses a scissor extender assembly to retract and extend a detector in relation to an x-ray source of the C-arm system. The scissor extender assembly is attached to the C-arm near one end of the C-arm. The assembly comprises pivoting arms for extending and retracting the detector away from and toward the x-ray source.
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