Radiant energy – Radiation controlling means – Shields
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-30
2010-11-09
Berman, Jack I (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Radiation controlling means
Shields
C250S505100, C250S517100, C250S518100, C250S519100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07829873
ABSTRACT:
A radiation protection shield for protecting medical personnel from radiation being applied to a patient positioned on a table. The shield includes a frame and a primary screen including a radiation-resistant material connected to said frame.
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Goldstein James
Berman Jack I
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Maskell Michael
McGinley Brian R.
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