Miniature C-arm apparatus with multiple x-ray indicators
US6236712A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4405
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an x-ray fluoroscopic imaging system including a portable cabinet, at least one monitor, a support arm, an articulated arm assembly connecting the support arm to the cabinet, a C-arm carried by the support arm assembly, an x-ray source and detector located at opposing locations on the C-arm, and a control panel mounted on the source or the detector, three "x-ray on" lighted indicators are disposed at visible locations in the system, one of these indicators being a switch with a light-up perimeter on the control panel, the second being incorporated in the monitor, and the third being incorporated in the cabinet.
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