Examination table providing x-ray densitometry

US7134786B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC · US

Inventors

• Donald T. Settergren · Madison, US
• Joseph P. Bisek · Madison, US
• David L. Ergun · Verona, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 10, 2003
• Grant date: Nov 14, 2006
• Expiry date: Apr 10, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B6/482
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A dual energy x-ray densitometer is incorporated into a standard patient examination table to provide improved access to this screening tool during regular examinations. A repositionable scanning head allows the table to remain unobstructed when scanning is not occurring and a limited scanning area allows the examination table to retain standard examination table features such as table extensions, foot end drawers, trays and stirrups, and a step for access to the high examination table surface.