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Marker for exposure side of medical radiograph included with patient identification data

US5195122A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 24, 1992
Grant dateMar 16, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 24, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B42/047
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A chirally asymmetric marking on a sheet of radiographic film, positively identifies the side of the film sheet facing the front of an x-ray cassette during radiographic exposure. The marking is permanent and is accomplished automatically in an inexpensive, convenient and highly reliable manner.

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