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Real-time digital X-ray imaging apparatus

US7672425B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2007
Grant dateMar 2, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/51
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A x-ray diagnostic apparatus and methods perform Real-Time Digital Radiography with particular application in dental x-ray imaging modalities, such as Orthopantomography, Scannography, Linear Tomography and Cephalography, by using a versatile and robotized mechanical structure, featuring projection movements in the required a real range and automatic adaptation of the same mechanical structure to serve the various x-ray imaging modalities foreseen.

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