Radiation protection system and method for using the same
US7391042B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21F3/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of using a radiation protection system including a table having a top surface for supporting a patient, a radiation-shielding screen attached to the table for covering a portion of the patient and a portion of the top surface of the table, and controls for controlling the system. The radiation-shielding screen includes at least one port. The method includes extending the radiation-shielding screen over a portion of the patient the table and accessing the controls through the port. The method further includes controlling the system using the controls.
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