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Column height sensing for extra-oral imaging

US9332949B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2011
Grant dateMay 10, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05G1/02
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An extra-oral imaging system having a mount supported on a column that is adjustable in height, wherein the mount supports an x-ray source and at least one imaging sensor that are adjustable in height. A column base section remains stationary during height adjustment. A height sensing apparatus has a contact member that contacts a sensor element to provide a signal that is indicative of the height adjustment.

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