US3609358A
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Hand held x-ray guide
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-09
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1990-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A hand held X-ray guide is provided for the proper exposure and alignment of X-ray photography of dental patients that includes a member having a handle and an extension for an alignment for the film with respect to the patients ear and teeth.
Inventors
- 👤 Benedict J Salesi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/50; A61B6/51; G; G03; G03B; G03B42/00; G03B42/02; G03B42/04; G03B42/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
An improved hand held X-ray guide for aiding and the positioning of a long-cone X-ray machine for bite-wing dental Xrays that is held by the patient, comprising: a. a body portion having a first horizontal axis; b. a handle member extending in a generally downwardly direction connected to said body portion; c. a longitudinal member having a second axis affixed to said body portion, said horizontal axis and said second axis intersecting and forming an acute angle therebetween; d. a horizontal guide line on said body portion substantially parallel to said horizontal axis; and e. a vertical guide line on said body member substantially normal to said horizontal guide line, the angle between said axes being such that when the guide is placed adjacent to the head of the dental patient, the horizontal guide line is substantially parallel to the line of the intersection of the upper and lower teeth, and the axis of the longitudinal member points towards the Tragus of the ear.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
An improved hand held X-ray guide for aiding and the positioning of a long-cone X-ray machine for bite-wing dental Xrays that is held by the patient, comprising: a. a body portion having a first horizontal axis; b. a handle member extending in a generally downwardly direction connected to said body portion; c. a longitudinal member having a second axis affixed to said body portion, said horizontal axis and said second axis intersecting and forming an acute angle therebetween; d. a horizontal guide line on said body portion substantially parallel to said horizontal axis; and e. a vertical guide line on said body member substantially normal to said horizontal guide line, the angle between said axes being such that when the guide is placed adjacent to the head of the dental patient, the horizontal guide line is substantially parallel to the line of the intersection of the upper and lower teeth, and the axis of the longitudinal member points towards the Tragus of the ear.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said handle member is positioned so that it may be held by the hand of the patient without exposing said hand to X-ray radiation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said guide is composed of radiolucent material so that the guide may remain in place during X-ray photographs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The guide of claim 3 wherein said longitudinal member has a tapered structure with the widest portion where it joins said body portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The guide of claim 4 wherein said handle member is positioned substantially below said vertical guide line.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |