Method and apparatus for a multi-modality imaging system
US8126537B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for examining a patient is provided. The apparatus includes a top plate, at least one top rail slideably coupled to said top plate, said top plate selectively positionable between a first imaging position and a second imaging position along an examination axis, a support member coupled to said at least one top rail, said support member configured to selectively change a position of said top plate along an axis perpendicular to said examination axis, said support member comprises at least one guide pin slideably coupled to said at least one rail during movement of said support member, said guide pin configured to retain said support member to said at least one top rail when said top rail is moved between a first modality position and a second modality position.
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