Device for support of the head
US7472444B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/0442
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for supporting the head of a patient is accommodated on a patient bed of an x-ray apparatus. To prevent image artifacts, the device has a head shell mounted on a fastening part by means of a joint, and a support is provided between the head shell and the fastening part for adjustment of the angle of inclination of the head shell.
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