US3215835A
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Selectively engageable power-assist for x-ray table components
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-06-04
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Granted: 1965-11-02
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Expires: 1983-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Mueller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/04; A61B6/0487; A61B6/10; A61B6/102; A61B6/105; G; G03; G03B; G03B42/00; G03B42/02; G03B42/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A POWER-ASSIST DEVICE FOR A MOVABLE FLUOROSCOPE TOWER OF AN X-RAY TABLE COMPRISING: (A) A BELT MEANS HAVING ITS ENDS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO EACH OTHER TO FORM AN UNINTERRUPTED CLOSED LOOP, (B) WHEEL MEANS MOUNTED ON THE X-RAY TABLE, SAID BELT MEANS MOUNTED SO AS TO RUN OVER SAID WHEEL MEANS, (C) REVERSIBLE MOTOR MEANS MOUNTED IN A DRIVING RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID WHEEL MEANS, (D) AN ADJUSTABLE MOTOR SPEED CONTROL SWITCH FOR SAID MOTOR MEANS MOUNTED ON THE FLUOROSCOPE TOWER, AND (E) A SELECTIVELY ENERGIZABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC COUPLING MEANS CONNECTED WITH THE MOVABLE FLUOROSCOPE TOWER AND ADAPTED FOR BEING ENERGIZED TO EFFECT A COUPLING BETWEEN SAID BELT MEANS AND THE MOVABLE FLUOROSCOPE TOWER, (F) WHEREBY SAID MOVABLE FLUOROSCOPE TOWER MAY BE POSITIONED UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF SAID MOTOR MEANS WHEN A COUPLING BETWEEN THE MOVABLE FLUOROSCOPE TOWER AND SAID BELT MEANS IS EFFECTED OR ALTERNATELY POSITIONED BY MANUALLY URGING THE MOVABLE FLUOROSCOPE TOWER IN THE DESIRED DIRECTION WHEN COUPLING IS NOT EFFECTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A POWER-ASSIST DEVICE FOR A MOVABLE FLUOROSCOPE TOWER OF AN X-RAY TABLE COMPRISING: (A) A BELT MEANS HAVING ITS ENDS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO EACH OTHER TO FORM AN UNINTERRUPTED CLOSED LOOP, (B) WHEEL MEANS MOUNTED ON THE X-RAY TABLE, SAID BELT MEANS MOUNTED SO AS TO RUN OVER SAID WHEEL MEANS, (C) REVERSIBLE MOTOR MEANS MOUNTED IN A DRIVING RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID WHEEL MEANS, (D) AN ADJUSTABLE MOTOR SPEED CONTROL SWITCH FOR SAID MOTOR MEANS MOUNTED ON THE FLUOROSCOPE TOWER, AND (E) A SELECTIVELY ENERGIZABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC COUPLING MEANS CONNECTED WITH THE MOVABLE FLUOROSCOPE TOWER AND ADAPTED FOR BEING ENERGIZED TO EFFECT A COUPLING BETWEEN SAID BELT MEANS AND THE MOVABLE FLUOROSCOPE TOWER, (F) WHEREBY SAID MOVABLE FLUOROSCOPE TOWER MAY BE POSITIONED UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF SAID MOTOR MEANS WHEN A COUPLING BETWEEN THE MOVABLE FLUOROSCOPE TOWER AND SAID BELT MEANS IS EFFECTED OR ALTERNATELY POSITIONED BY MANUALLY URGING THE MOVABLE FLUOROSCOPE TOWER IN THE DESIRED DIRECTION WHEN COUPLING IS NOT EFFECTED.
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) | 1968-11-01 | 1969-05-03 | 1969-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-01 | 1973-05-03 | 1973-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-01 | 1977-05-03 | 1977-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |