Patent · US Expired

X-Ray machine assembly including table cover and method

US5070520A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 16, 1991
Grant dateDec 3, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 16, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G13/10
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical machine assembly such as an X-ray machine assembly is disclosed which has a cover for conducting patient body fluids and other spilled fluids away from contact with any part of the machine assembly and especially form the interior thereof. This assembly includes a base, an x-ray tube, a patient table mounted on the base, a cushion disposed on the patient table, and a cover disposed on the cushion. The cushion has a body portion and a rear dam portion. The cover has a rear dam portion located on the cushion dam portion. The cover also has a middle body portion disposed on the cushion body portion. The cover also has a front flap portion for conducting patient body fluids and other spilled fluids outwardly from the middle body portion and away from contact with any part of the machine assembly.

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