Portable x-ray device
US7496178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/508
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Portable x-ray devices and methods for using such devices are described. The devices have an x-ray tube powered by an integrated power system. The x-ray tube is shielded with a low-density insulating material containing a high-Z substance. The devices can also have an integrated display component. With these components, the size and weight of the x-ray devices can be reduced, and the portability of the devices enhanced. Thus, the portable x-ray devices are especially useful for applications where portability is an important feature such as in field work, remote operations, and mobile operations such nursing homes, home healthcare, teaching classrooms. This portability feature can be particularly useful in multi-suite medical and dental offices where a single x-ray device can be used in multiple offices instead of single using an x-ray device in each office.
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