Universal radiographic/fluoroscopic digital room
CA 2215703 C · Owner: Continental X-Ray Corporation · Inventors: Simak, Thomas; Kojro, Allan; Bleser, Dennis
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A universal radiographic/fluoroscopic "room" (100) is constructed by combining X-ray examination system components, electrical and mechanical drive components, and sensing components, under the supervision of a control system (510), to form a universal diagnostic medical imaging system capable of performing radiographic, fluoroscopic, tomographic and stepped examinations , in several different operator-selectable configurations. The control system (510) automatically determines which system components are required to perform that type of examination, moves the components into operational or storage positions as required, and prepares each component for operation. In the …
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- Filed May 15, 1996 and granted January 9, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 15, 2016.
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