X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Source support – Including movable source
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-20
2008-05-20
Ho, Allen C. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Source support
Including movable source
C378S004000, C378S197000, C250S363020, C250S363040, C250S363050, C600S407000, C600S425000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07374337
ABSTRACT:
Arrangement for taking a CT scan and a SPECT scan of a patient in a single-pass diagnostic procedure. A SPECT scanner and a CT scanner are included. The SPECT scanner is mounted on a SPECT gantry and the CT scanner is mounted on a CT gantry. The SPECT and CT gantries are moveable with respect to one another between a mated operating configuration and a separated maintenance configuration. A pair of receiving brackets is fixedly mounted on the SPECT gantry. A pair of self-locating brackets is fixedly mounted on the CT gantry. Each of the pair of self-locating brackets is configured for assuming a prescribed position relative to a respective one of the pair of receiving brackets when in snug abutment together. A floating connection interconnects the CT scanner with the pair of self-locating brackets, and in this manner float-mounts the CT scanner with the SPECT scanner and facilitates the taking of the CT scan and a SPECT scan of a patient in a single-pass diagnostic procedure.
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Ho Allen C.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA , Inc.
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