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Transportable anatomical imaging system with radiation-protective curtains

US8057097B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2010
Grant dateNov 15, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2223/612
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An anatomical imaging system including a scanner having an opening for receiving a patient, a transport mechanism mounted to the base of the scanner, wherein the transport mechanism comprises a movement mechanism for moving the scanner, relative to the patient, and a radiation-protective curtain pivotally connected to the scanner so as to cover at least one side of the opening in the scanner during scanning.

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