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Device for support of the head

US7472444B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2005
Grant dateJan 6, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2026

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  • 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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