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X-ray diagnostics installation
Assignee: Siemens AG
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Filing: 1986-05-22
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Granted: 1988-03-08
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Expires: 2006-05-22
Abstract
Abstract An X-ray diagnostics installation has a mechanism for positioning an examination subject within an X-ray beam and an X-ray image intensifier video chain with an image memory for displaying the radiated regions of the examination subject. A marker indicating the current position of the positioning mechanism is superimposed on the screen image of a visual display unit, thereby permitting adjustment of the position of the examination subject to a desired location without subjecting the patient to unwanted X-ray doses.
Inventors
- 👤 Reiner Heumann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/42; A61B6/4208; A61B6/4225; A61B6/04; A61B6/0487; A61B6/54; A61B6/547
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An x-ray diagnostics installation for obtaining an x-ray image of an examination subject comprising: a bed on which said patient is disposed movable along at least one axis; means for irradiating said patient on said bed with x-radiation; an x-ray image intensifier video chain including a display means with a screen for visually displaying said x-ray image; a mechanical/electrical transducer means mechanically coupled to said bed for generating an electrical signal corresponding to the position of said bed along said axis; and a video mark generator connected to said means for generating an electrical signal and to said display means for generating a video mark on said screen at a location corresponding to the position of said bed along said axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
An x-ray diagnostics installation for obtaining an x-ray image of an examination subject comprising: a bed on which said patient is disposed movable along at least one axis; means for irradiating said patient on said bed with x-radiation; an x-ray image intensifier video chain including a display means with a screen for visually displaying said x-ray image; a mechanical/electrical transducer means mechanically coupled to said bed for generating an electrical signal corresponding to the position of said bed along said axis; and a video mark generator connected to said means for generating an electrical signal and to said display means for generating a video mark on said screen at a location corresponding to the position of said bed along said axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An x-ray diagnostics installation as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mechanical/electrical transducer means generates an electrical signal which is directly proportional to the position of said bed along said axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
An x-ray diagnostics installation as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mechanical/electrical transducer means for is a variable resistor and a roller disposed adjacent said bed for rotation upon movement of said bed along said axis, rotation of said roller changing the value of said variable resistor as said bed moves along said axis.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-03-08 | 1991-09-07 | 1992-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-08 | 1995-09-07 | 1996-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-08 | 1999-09-07 | 2000-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |