Patient support element for radiation therapy that reduces skin radiation burn
US7484253B1 · kind B1 · utility
42Cited by
6References
17Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/123
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-layer patient support element comprising at least one structural member, wherein the structural member has a top surface and a bottom surface and wherein the top surface comprises a low radiation absorbing separation member. The support element of the present invention can be integrated into a patient support surface, used as an insert or easily removable from the patient support surface. The support element can reduce or eliminate radiation skin burn caused during radiation therapy.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.