Diagnostic radiology installation
US4417354A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 1981 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4411
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An exemplary embodiment includes a patient support, a radiation measuring arrangement comprised of a radiation source which generates a fan-shaped radiation beam penetrating the radiography subject and disposed transversely to the patient support, and a radiation receiver having an array of detectors. A predetermined body region is scanned by the measuring arrangement, and, via a measurand processing circuit, an image of the scanned body region is formed. The radiation receiver is pivotally mounted about an axis disposed perpendicularly to the radiation beam.
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