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Patient restraining strap for scintiphotography

US3982132A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 1975
Grant dateSep 21, 1976
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A patient restraining strap for scintiphotography having a pair of expandable cloth-like bags joined together. The strap encompasses the head of a patient and is then secured to a Gamma Scintillation Camera. Once inflated the restraining strap immobilizes the head without discomfort to the patient during the scintiphotography procedure.

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