X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Photographic detector support – Dental
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-28
2007-08-28
Song, Hoon (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Photographic detector support
Dental
C378S170000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11182261
ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a method and apparatus for positioning an electronic dental X-ray sensor in a dental patient's mouth comprising the steps of: selecting a film positioner having an easel supported on a formed rod; assembling the electronic sensor to the film positioner to form a sensor assembly; covering the sensor with a syringe sleeve; and positioning the sensor assembly so that the electronic sensor is in position in the patient's mouth for recording an X-ray image.
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Mosher Stephen S.
Song Hoon
Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle & Sawyer LLP
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