Adjustable dental X-ray image media holder
US8573844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B42/042
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental x-ray image media holder comprising: a backing plate affixed to a bite block, the backing plate including a least one channel for receiving a post affixed to the bite block, such that the bite block can be selectively moved within the channels to orient the bite block in a predetermined position relative to the backing plate; and a plurality of indicia, such that at least one of the indicia is used to indicate a first position of the bite block relative to the backing plate, the first position being associated with a predetermined first dental imaging procedure; and a locking member configured to prevent rotational movement of the bite block along a post axis upon engagement of the locking member.
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