Patient positioning device

Details Patient positioning device Patient positioning device

2006-08-25

2010-06-22

Berman, Jack I (Department: 2881)

Radiant energy

Irradiation of objects or material

Ion or electron beam irradiation

C250S492100, C250S493100, C250S503100, C250S522100, C005S601000, C005S607000, C005S610000, C005S611000, C378S064000, C378S065000, C378S178000, C378S209000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07741623

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a patient-positioning device for positioning a patient in an irradiation position in a radiation therapy arrangement, in particular in a particle radiation therapy arrangement comprising a patient supporting module, which is provided with a patient supporting device for holding the patient in a body holder where the irradiation is to be carried out, wherein, said patient supporting device is mounted on a base unit in such a way that it is rotatable about an axis by means of a bearing, said base unit is provided with a coupling element, the inventive device is also provided with a positioning arm, which comprises several joints and a coupling point for coupling the coupling element and for freely positioning the patient in any predefined irradiation position by adjusting the angle of rotation of the patient supporting module.

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