X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Mammography
Reexamination Certificate
2008-11-17
2009-12-15
Thomas, Courtney (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Mammography
C378S196000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07634050
ABSTRACT:
A mammography device comprising at least one X-ray source, a C-arm which supports said source, as well as a console which integrates an X-ray detector, wherein the C-arm and the console are movable relative to one another. The wherein C-arm and the console are mechanically decoupled from one another so that the C-arm and/or the console are movable relative to one another, between an exposure-taking position where the C-arm is in an immediate vicinity of the console, and a position wherein the C-arm and the console are separated from one another and wherein access to said C-arm and/or to said console is facilitated.
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Muller Serge
Roncaglioni Aurelie
General Electric Company
Global Patent Operation
Thomas Courtney
Thomas Jonathan E.
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