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Radiation attenuation system for lateral imaging

US7767990B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2007
Grant dateAug 3, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/4423
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A radiation attenuation system for attenuating radiation during lateral radiographic imaging of an object is provided. The system includes a first radiation attenuating barrier that is substantially conformable to the object and configured to at least partially cover the object. The first radiation attenuating barrier has a fenestration area defining at least one opening. The system further includes a second radiation attenuating barrier coupled to the first radiation attenuation barrier. The second radiation attenuating barrier is selectively movable between a collapsed position and a generally upright position relative to the first radiation attenuating member.

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