Patient positioning and supporting arrangement
US4034224A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 1976 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/102
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A positioning and supporting arrangement for a patient to be irradiated with penetrating radiation is disclosed. The patient is supported on a curved platter, the curvature of which conforms to the curvature of an arcuate groove formed longitudinally in a table or couch. In order that the platter may be slidably moved along the groove, a suitable drive means therefor is described. Preferably a shroud covers the underside of the platter, the shroud being formed of, or including, material which provides a well defined, consistent coefficient of friction between the platter and the table or couch.
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