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X-ray examination apparatus

US5090044A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 26, 1990
Grant dateFeb 18, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/107
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

For performing an X-ray examination wherein a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel of a subject from the brachial region, an X-ray shield is mounted on an arm rest to shield scattered X-rays passed from the subject, to thereby protect operator's hands handling the catheter.

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