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Head holder for nuclear imaging

US5233713A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 1992
Grant dateAug 10, 1993
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/0421
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A head holder device for use in conjunction with an imaging table wherein the head holder has a shape to comfortably receive the head of a person and is open at the bottom for improved imaging. A bracket member provides a first pivotal connection to the head holder at one end. There is a second pivotal connection for attachment to either an imaging table or a mounting panel. In a preferred embodiment, one of the pivotal connections also provides for length adjustment.

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