X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Electronic circuit – With switching means
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-16
2007-10-16
Ho, Allen C. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Electronic circuit
With switching means
C378S114000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11350236
ABSTRACT:
A fluoroscope includes an x-ray generator, an x-ray tube for focusing the x-rays onto an area of a patient being imaged, and a fluoroscope monitor with a display screen for viewing the image captured by the fluoroscope. An on-demand multiple step fluoroscope control assembly includes a foot control and a head control. The foot control is operatively connected to the fluoroscope and adapted for being manually actuated by a foot of an operator. The foot control defines a first step activator for controlling activation of the x-ray generator. The head control is operatively connected to the fluoroscope and adapted for being automatically actuated when the operator views the display screen. The head control defines a second step activator for controlling activation of the x-ray generator. Upon simultaneous employment of the first and second step activators, the foot control and the head control cooperate to activate the x-ray generator and output radiation to the patient. In the absence of simultaneous employment of the first and second step activators, no radiation is output to the patient.
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Ho Allen C.
Midkiff Anastasia S.
Schwartz Law Firm P.C.
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