Patient bed for multiple position emission scans
US6885165B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/0487
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient bed for use with at least one imaging device in which a plurality of scans to be correlated are performed, as well as in a continuous motion scanner used to compile whole-body scans. The patient bed includes a horizontal rail base and a movable patient surface. Electronic controllers are provided for controlling the horizontal and vertical positioning of the patient surface. The horizontal rail base is secured to the support proximate the scanner. A linear motor is used to generate horizontal motion of the patient bed. The linear motor is controlled using a motion controller in communication with a computer associated with the imaging device. A pedestal is provided for mounting a vertical carriage assembly. A vertical track is carried by the pedestal for controlling vertical travel of the patient bed. A motor is provided for controlling vertical motion. A pallet support member is cantilevered from the vertical carriage assembly for carrying a pallet.
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