Tomotherapy treatment table positioning device

Details Tomotherapy treatment table positioning device Tomotherapy treatment table positioning device

1998-10-21

2000-11-28

Porta, David P.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Accessory

Object holder or support

378 68, 378177, 378205, 5601, A61B 604

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061525995

ABSTRACT:
An integrated positioning device for a tomotherapy treatment couch is disclosed. The integrated positioning device has a central frame, two positioning tables, and an attachment arm. The central frame is mounted on the base of the tomotherapy treatment couch. The positioning tables position the moveable tabletop of the treatment couch in the lateral and longitudinal directions. Each table is able to position and lock the tabletop in one of the directions to a high degree of accuracy. The attachment arm connects the positioning tables to the tabletop and holds the tabletop in position for tomotherapy treatments.

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