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Shield for patient positioning in extra-oral imaging

US9642582B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

TROPHY · FR

Inventors

Yann Lecuyer · Croissy-Beaubourg, FR
Sylvie Bothorel · Paris, FR
Philippe Congy · Meaux, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 22, 2011
Grant date	May 9, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 30, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B6/51
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A patient positioning apparatus for an extra-oral imaging system includes a mount for revolving an x-ray source and an imaging sensor panel about a patient's head and a substantially transparent shield suspended from the mount. The shield has a chin support coupled to the shield and comprises a chin rest and a bite element and a forehead support coupled to the shield and comprises a head rest.

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