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X-ray tube head assembly with sterilizable handle

US4993057A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 31, 1989
Grant dateFeb 12, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/308
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sterilizable removable handle is provided in associated with an X-ray tube head assembly to permit manipulation of the assembly within a sterile field while avoiding contamination of an operator's hand.

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