Adjustable head holder for use with CT scanner
US7909036B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/501
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A head holder made of radiolucent material is attached near an end of a table to support a head of a patient during a CT scan. The head holder includes a base portion that supports the shoulders and upper back of the patient and a head rest that supports a patient's head. The head holder is moveable relative to the table in a direction that is generally parallel to a length of the table. A position of the head rest is adjustable in a vertical direction relative to the base portion. The radiolucent material of the head holder does not affect the quality of a resulting CT scan.
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