X-ray support

Details X-ray support X-ray support

1977-05-16

1979-05-22

Smith, Alfred E.

Radiant energy

Luminophor irradiation

250456, A61B 604, G03B 4116

Patent

active

041561457

ABSTRACT:
A patient supporting device is disclosed for positioning a patient relative to a substantially flat surface during x-ray diagnosis or radiation therapy to the patient. The device comprises a support having material properties enabling the propagation of the electromagnetic radiation through the support with only minute attenuation of the electromagnetic radiation. The support has a base surface which is adapted for resting on the flat surface. A support surface on the support is adapted to receive the upper torso of the patient for supporting the patient relative to the flat surface. The invention includes a portion of the support surface being movable to position the patient relative to the flat surface. The device may include an aperture defined in the support between the support surface and base surface for receiving a film sensitive to the electromagnetic radiation. The device is suitable for use as a positioning device for elderly people during an x-ray diagnosis. The movable portion insures the proper positioning of the patient to provide a complete exposure and recording of the patient on the sensitive film. The foregoing abstract is merely a resume of one general application, is not a complete discussion of all principles of operation or applications, and is not to be construed as a limitation on the scope of the claimed subject matter.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3358141 (1967-12-01), Hoffman et al.
patent: 3971950 (1976-07-01), Evans et al.

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