Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Detecting nuclear – electromagnetic – or ultrasonic radiation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-14
2006-03-14
Casler, Brian L. (Department: 3737)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation
C600S415000, C600S421000, C378S068000, C378S209000, C005S601000, C005S622000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07013171
ABSTRACT:
A medical imaging method utilizing pads for supporting the head and neck of a supine patient during the medical imaging, wherein the pads produce either flexion or extension of the cervical vertebrae. A cavity is provided in the pad to define an area of non-contact on the back of the neck and to receive a secondary coil if present.
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Casler Brian L.
Horwat Jennifer A
Saitta Thomas C.
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