X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Photographic detector support – With object support or positioning
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-29
2005-11-29
Ho, Allen C. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Photographic detector support
With object support or positioning
C378S177000, C378S208000, C005S601000, C005S624000, C005S648000, C005S650000, C005S651000, C128S882000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06969193
ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses an ankle and foot immobilizer has a base, a spine perpendicular to the base, and a shoulder perpendicular to both the base and spine. A foot cover is rotatably attached to the shoulder and engageable to the foot so that the sole is either resting upon the base to obtain a top view of the foot or so that the sole is resting against the spine to obtain a side-view of the foot. A vertical leg support that is releasably attached to the spine is provided to secure the leg in a vertical fashion. A horizontal leg support that is releasably attached to the spine is provided to secure the leg in a horizontal fashion. The base can have a cassette holder so that a separate cassette holder is not required. The immobilizer has an anchor that can be releasably secured to a standard x-ray table such as a suction cup.
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Ho Allen C.
Lanquist, Jr. Edward D.
Modern Way Immobilizers, Inc.
Waddey & Patterson , P.C.
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