US4121108A
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X-ray film marking device and methods of making and using the same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-07
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Granted: 1978-10-17
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Expires: 1996-09-07
Abstract
Abstract An x-ray film recording device for recording relevant information on the x-ray film simultaneous with the exposure thereof comprising frame means constructed of material impervious to x-rays such as lead, indicia means constructed of such material disposed within the bounds of said frame means and suspension material operably disposed between said frame and said indicia and operably coupling one to the other.
Inventors
- 👤 George H. Manor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:59
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B42/00; G03B42/02; G03B42/04; G03B42/047; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/4998; Y10T29/49988; Y10T29/49989
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
An x-ray marking device comprising, frame means, indicia means operably disposed within the boundaries of said frame means, said indicia being discrete from said frame means, wherein said indicia extends substantially the full depth of said device, suspension means disposed between said frame and indicia.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
An x-ray marking device comprising, frame means, indicia means operably disposed within the boundaries of said frame means, said indicia being discrete from said frame means, wherein said indicia extends substantially the full depth of said device, suspension means disposed between said frame and indicia.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An x-ray marking device as described in claim 1 wherein said suspension means consists of plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An x-ray marking device as described in claim 1 wherein said frame and indicia are constructed of x-ray impervious material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
An x-ray marking device as described in claim 3 wherein said material is lead.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An x-ray marking device as described in claim 1 wherein said indicia extends continuously substantially the full depth of said device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
An x-ray marking device as described in claim 5 wherein said suspension means consists of plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
An x-ray marking device as described in claim 5 wherein said frame and indicia are constructed of x-ray impervious material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
An x-ray marking device as described in claim 7 wherein said material is lead.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
83 words
A method for constructing x-ray marking devices which comprise frame means with indicia means disposed within the boundaries of said frame means and suspension means disposed between said frame and indicia, said frame and indicia being of x-ray impervious material comprising forming a mat for the desired indicia and frame, casting x-ray impervious material into the frame and indicia and a backwall which interconnects the frame and indicia, casting plastic between the frame and indicia, removing the excess x-ray impervious material and plastic.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
83 words
A method for constructing x-ray marking devices which comprise frame means with indicia means disposed within the boundaries of said frame means and suspension means disposed between said frame and indicia, said frame and indicia being of x-ray impervious material comprising forming a mat for the desired indicia and frame, casting x-ray impervious material into the frame and indicia and a backwall which interconnects the frame and indicia, casting plastic between the frame and indicia, removing the excess x-ray impervious material and plastic.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method for constructing x-ray marking devices as described in claim 9 wherein said x-ray impervious material is lead.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
86 words
The product of the method for constructing x-ray marking devices which comprise frame means with indicia means disposed within the boundaries of said frame means and suspension means disposed between said frame and indicia, said frame and indicia being of x-ray impervious material comprising, forming a mat for the desired indicia and frame, casting x-ray impervious material into the frame and indicia and a backwall which interconnects the frame and indicia, casting plastic between the frame and indicia, removing the excess x-ray impervious material and plastic.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
86 words
The product of the method for constructing x-ray marking devices which comprise frame means with indicia means disposed within the boundaries of said frame means and suspension means disposed between said frame and indicia, said frame and indicia being of x-ray impervious material comprising, forming a mat for the desired indicia and frame, casting x-ray impervious material into the frame and indicia and a backwall which interconnects the frame and indicia, casting plastic between the frame and indicia, removing the excess x-ray impervious material and plastic.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
94 words
The product of the method for constructing x-ray marking devices which comprise frame means with indicia means disposed within the boundaries of said frame means and suspension means disposed between said frame and indicia, said frame and indicia being of x-ray impervious material comprising, forming a mat for the desired indicia and frame, casting x-ray impervious material into the frame and indicia and a backwall which interconnects the frame and indicia, casting plastic between the frame and indicia, removing the excess of x-ray impervious material and plastic, wherein said x-ray impervious material is lead.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
94 words
The product of the method for constructing x-ray marking devices which comprise frame means with indicia means disposed within the boundaries of said frame means and suspension means disposed between said frame and indicia, said frame and indicia being of x-ray impervious material comprising, forming a mat for the desired indicia and frame, casting x-ray impervious material into the frame and indicia and a backwall which interconnects the frame and indicia, casting plastic between the frame and indicia, removing the excess of x-ray impervious material and plastic, wherein said x-ray impervious material is lead.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-10-16 | 1982-04-17 | 1982-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-16 | 1986-04-17 | 1986-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-16 | 1990-04-17 | 1990-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |