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Adjustable dental x-ray image media holder

US7959354B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2007
Grant dateJun 14, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B42/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dental x-ray image media holder (10) includes an image media backing plate (11) adjustably affixed to a bite block (12). The backing plate (11) has at least one channel (31-33) for receiving a post (21) affixed to the bite block (12), such that the bite block (12) can be selectively moved within the channel (31-33) to orient the bite block (12) in a predetermined position relative to the backing plate (11).

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