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US3291985A
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Viewing apparatus for intensified X-ray images having an improved optical system
Assignee: Picker X Ray Corp
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Filing: 1964-08-05
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Granted: 1966-12-13
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Expires: 1984-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward B Graves
- 👤 Edgar J Bastin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:08
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B27/00; G02B27/02; G02B27/022; G02B27/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
IN AN X-RAY TABLE INCLUDING A BODY TILTABLE FROM HORIZONTAL TO VERTICAL AND RETURN, A PATIENT SUPPORTING TOP ON THE BODY, AND A TOWER MOVABLE RELATIVE TO THE BODY ALONG PATHS PARALLELING THE TABLE TOP, AN IMAGE TUBE SUPPORT STRUCTURE RECIPROCALLY MOUNTED ON THE TOWER FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE TOP, AN IMAGE INTENSIFICATION TUBE AND HOUSING MOUNTED ON THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE, THE TUBE HAVING INPUT AND OUTPUT ENDS, AND AN OPTIC SYSTEM MOUNTED ON THE TUBE HOUSING NEAR THE OUTPUT END TO RECEIVE AN OUTPUT IMAGE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: (A) A VIEWING MIRROR MOUNTED ON SAID STRUCTURE SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE PLANE OF THE INPUT END OF THE IMAGE TUBE; (B) SAID OPTIC SYSTEM BEING FIXEDLY CONNECTED TO THE IMAGE TUBE HOUSING; (C) SAID OPTIC SYSTEM INCLUDING MEANS TO RECEIVE AN IMAGE FROM THE OUTPUT OF SAID IMAGE TUBE AND DIRECTED DOWNWARDLY AGAINST SAID VIEWING MIRROR; AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
IN AN X-RAY TABLE INCLUDING A BODY TILTABLE FROM HORIZONTAL TO VERTICAL AND RETURN, A PATIENT SUPPORTING TOP ON THE BODY, AND A TOWER MOVABLE RELATIVE TO THE BODY ALONG PATHS PARALLELING THE TABLE TOP, AN IMAGE TUBE SUPPORT STRUCTURE RECIPROCALLY MOUNTED ON THE TOWER FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE TOP, AN IMAGE INTENSIFICATION TUBE AND HOUSING MOUNTED ON THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE, THE TUBE HAVING INPUT AND OUTPUT ENDS, AND AN OPTIC SYSTEM MOUNTED ON THE TUBE HOUSING NEAR THE OUTPUT END TO RECEIVE AN OUTPUT IMAGE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: (A) A VIEWING MIRROR MOUNTED ON SAID STRUCTURE SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE PLANE OF THE INPUT END OF THE IMAGE TUBE; (B) SAID OPTIC SYSTEM BEING FIXEDLY CONNECTED TO THE IMAGE TUBE HOUSING; (C) SAID OPTIC SYSTEM INCLUDING MEANS TO RECEIVE AN IMAGE FROM THE OUTPUT OF SAID IMAGE TUBE AND DIRECTED DOWNWARDLY AGAINST SAID VIEWING MIRROR; AND
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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) | 1969-12-12 | 1970-06-13 | 1970-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-12 | 1974-06-13 | 1974-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-12 | 1978-06-13 | 1978-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |