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Apparatus for medical imaging

US7607832B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 2006
Grant dateOct 27, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/4441
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments provide apparatus for medical imaging which includes: a base assembly including a set of wheels for rolling movement on a floor to transport the base assembly between locations; an imaging assembly for imaging the subject; and a movable support assembly connected between the base assembly and the imaging assembly for supporting the imaging assembly on the base assembly and for extending and retracting the imaging assembly from the base assembly. Embodiments provide apparatus for medical imaging wherein overall length of the apparatus with the imaging assembly extended exceeds overall length with the imaging assembly retracted.

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