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Apparatus for tilting a relatively mov- able x-ray source about a pivot point in the detector plane
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Granted: 1965-04-13
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Expires: 1982-04-13
Abstract
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2026-11-01 21:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
X-RAY APPARATUS COMPRISING AN X-RAY TABLE HAVING A TABLE TOP FOR SUPPORT OF A PATIENT, X-RAY IMAGING MEANS MOUNTED ABOVE SAID TABLE TOP AND MOVABLE PERPENDICULARLY RELATIVE THERETO, AN X-RAY TUBE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID TABLE FOR PROJECTION OF AN X-RAY BEAM INTO INTERSECTION WITH SAID IMAGING MEANS, MEANS FOR EFFECTING MOVEMENT OF SAID X-RAY TUBE ALONG A PATH PARALLEL TO SAID TABLE TOP FOR PROJECTION OF THE X-RAY BEAM AT DIFFERENT POSITIONS ALONG SUCH TOP, AND ALIGNING MEANS OPERABLE DURING SUCH MOVEMENT FOR TILTING THE X-RAY TUBE ABOUT A PIVOT POINT IN A PLANE OF SAID IMAGING MEANS TO MAINTAIN SUCH TUBE ALIGNED WITH THE IMAGING MEANS IRRESPECTIVE OF THE LATTER''S POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
X-RAY APPARATUS COMPRISING AN X-RAY TABLE HAVING A TABLE TOP FOR SUPPORT OF A PATIENT, X-RAY IMAGING MEANS MOUNTED ABOVE SAID TABLE TOP AND MOVABLE PERPENDICULARLY RELATIVE THERETO, AN X-RAY TUBE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID TABLE FOR PROJECTION OF AN X-RAY BEAM INTO INTERSECTION WITH SAID IMAGING MEANS, MEANS FOR EFFECTING MOVEMENT OF SAID X-RAY TUBE ALONG A PATH PARALLEL TO SAID TABLE TOP FOR PROJECTION OF THE X-RAY BEAM AT DIFFERENT POSITIONS ALONG SUCH TOP, AND ALIGNING MEANS OPERABLE DURING SUCH MOVEMENT FOR TILTING THE X-RAY TUBE ABOUT A PIVOT POINT IN A PLANE OF SAID IMAGING MEANS TO MAINTAIN SUCH TUBE ALIGNED WITH THE IMAGING MEANS IRRESPECTIVE OF THE LATTER''S POSITION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-04-12 | 1968-10-12 | 1969-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-12 | 1972-10-12 | 1973-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-12 | 1976-10-12 | 1977-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |