Positioning device for an X-ray machine

Details Positioning device for an X-ray machine Positioning device for an X-ray machine

1996-09-17

1998-01-13

Wong, Don

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Accessory

Alignment

378205, A61B 608

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057086966

ABSTRACT:
A device (10) for positioning the location of an emitted x-ray (1 2a) has an optical mirror (20) having at least two leg portions (31, 32) separated by stepped portion (30) formed therewith. Leg portions (31, 32) and stepped portion (30) have substantially uniform x-ray transmisivity. A light emitting assembly (21) for transmitting a locating beam of light (14) onto the stepped portion (30). The device also includes mounting means (13, 22) for mounting the optical mirror (20) proximate to the x-ray emitting device (11) and completely encompassing the emitted x-ray (12a). The locating beam of light (14) is caused to be directed toward the target (15) by the angle of the mirror (20).

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