Anatomical imaging system with centipede belt drive and bottom notch to accommodate base of patient support
US8971482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2223/612
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for imaging an object comprising: an imaging device configured to image the object while the object is supported on a support, the support comprising a base for positioning on a surface, wherein the object and the support are stationary relative to the surface, and further wherein the imaging device is adapted to move relative to the surface, and hence relative to the object and to the support, during imaging; the imaging device comprising a housing having a bottom notch sized to accommodate the base of the support, whereby to allow the base of the support to extend into the housing during imaging.
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