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US3633028A
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Multipositionable device for x-ray film cassette
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-08
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1990-07-08
Abstract
Abstract In a device adapted for multiplane reception of an X-ray film plate so that X-rays may be taken in several views without repositioning a patient, a cover is captively held in spaced parallel relation to a base by a support and bars are captively held to the base in spaced parallel relation to opposite sides of the support. The cover, support and base define an open-ended enclosure which is adapted for reception of the X-ray film plate in a first plane. An arm, formed with cavity adapted for slidable reception of a finger, is articulated to each bar and a channel is removably mounted to one end of the finger. The bar, base, and support define a lower guideway and the channel defines an upper guideway, the lower and upper guideways being in spaced relation to each other and adapted for reception of the X-ray film plate in a second plane normal to the first plane. A head support and restraining devices are provided for securing the patient to the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicholas A Marino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:58
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B42/00; G03B42/02; G03B42/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
330 words
A multipositionable device for holding an X-ray film plate cassette, said device comprising: a. a base; b. a cover; c. means for supporting said cover in spaced parallel relationship to said base, said supporting means including first and second sidewalls and a rearward wall, said first and second sidewalls being in spaced parallel relationship to one another, said rearward wall in perpendicular relationship to said first and second sidewalls, said base, cover, and supporting means defining an open-ended enclosure adapted for reception of said cassette in a first plane; d. first bar means mounted to said base in spaced parallel relationship to said first sidewall, said first bar means, base, and first sidewall defining a first lower guideway; e. first channel means operatively connected to said first bar means in parallel-spaced relationship to said first lower guideway, said first channel means defining a first upper guideway in registration with said first lower guideways adapted for reception of said cassette in a second plane, said first and second planes being perpendicular to one another; and f. first arm means articulated to said first bar means, said first arm means having first and second positions, said first position of said first arm means being in spaced parallel relationship to said base, said second position of said first arm means being in perpendicular relationship to said base; g. said first bar means formed with a slot and a recess, said first bar means slot adapted for reception of said first arm means, one end of said first arm means articulated to said first bar means within said slot at one end thereof, said first arm means received within said first bar means slot when in said first position; h. said first channel means removably mounted to said first arm means, said first bar means recess adapted for reception of said first channel means, said first channel means mounted to said first bar means within said recess when removed from said first arm means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
330 words
A multipositionable device for holding an X-ray film plate cassette, said device comprising: a. a base; b. a cover; c. means for supporting said cover in spaced parallel relationship to said base, said supporting means including first and second sidewalls and a rearward wall, said first and second sidewalls being in spaced parallel relationship to one another, said rearward wall in perpendicular relationship to said first and second sidewalls, said base, cover, and supporting means defining an open-ended enclosure adapted for reception of said cassette in a first plane; d. first bar means mounted to said base in spaced parallel relationship to said first sidewall, said first bar means, base, and first sidewall defining a first lower guideway; e. first channel means operatively connected to said first bar means in parallel-spaced relationship to said first lower guideway, said first channel means defining a first upper guideway in registration with said first lower guideways adapted for reception of said cassette in a second plane, said first and second planes being perpendicular to one another; and f. first arm means articulated to said first bar means, said first arm means having first and second positions, said first position of said first arm means being in spaced parallel relationship to said base, said second position of said first arm means being in perpendicular relationship to said base; g. said first bar means formed with a slot and a recess, said first bar means slot adapted for reception of said first arm means, one end of said first arm means articulated to said first bar means within said slot at one end thereof, said first arm means received within said first bar means slot when in said first position; h. said first channel means removably mounted to said first arm means, said first bar means recess adapted for reception of said first channel means, said first channel means mounted to said first bar means within said recess when removed from said first arm means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
The multipositionable device as claimed in claim 1 including: a. first ferromagnetic means mechanically associated with said first bar means and said first arm means for restraining said first arm means within said slot when said first position; and b. second ferromagnetic means mechanically associated with said first bar means and said first channel means for restraining said first channel means within said recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
134 words
The multipositionable device as claimed in claim 1 including: a. first finger means; b. said first arm means formed with an aperture at the other end thereof, said first arm means aperture adapted for slidable reception of said first finger means, the longitudinal axes of said first arm means and first finger means being coplanar when said first finger means is received within said first arm means aperture; c. first locking means mounted to said first arm means, said first locking means adapted for engagement and disengagement with said first finger means within said first arm means aperture, said first finger means being fixed within said first arm means aperture when in engagement with said first locking means; d. said first channel means removably mounted to a free end of said first finger means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
267 words
The multipositionable device as claimed in claim 3 including: a. second bar means mounted to said base in spaced parallel relationship to said second sidewall, said second bar means, base, and second sidewall defining a second lower guideway; and b. second channel means operatively connected to said second bar means in parallel-spaced relationship to said second lower guideway, said second channel means defining a second upper guideway in registration with said second lower guideway, said second upper and lower guideway adapted for reception of said cassette in a third plane, said first and third planes being perpendicular to one another, said second and third planes being parallel To one another; and c. second arm means articulated to said second bar means, said second arm means having first and second positions, said first position of said second arm means being in spaced parallel relationship to said base, said second position of said second arm means being in perpendicular relationship to said base; d. said second bar means formed with a slot and a recess, said second bar means slot adapted for reception of said second arm means, one end of said second arm means articulated to said second bar means within said slot at one end thereof, said second arm means received within said second bar means slot when in said first position; e. said second channel means removably mounted to said second arm means, said second bar means recess adapted for reception of said second channel means, said second channel means mounted to said second bar means within said recess when removed from said second arm means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
131 words
The multipositionable device as claimed in claim 4 including: a. second finger means; b. said second arm means formed with an aperture at the other end thereof, said second arm means aperture adapted for slidable reception of said second finger means, the longitudinal axis of said second arm means and second finger means being coplanar when said second finger means is received within said second arm means aperture; c. second locking means mounted to said second arm means and adapted for engagement and disengagement with said second finger means within said second arm means aperture, said second finger means being fixed within said second arm aperture means when in engagement with said second locking means; d. said second channel means removably mounted to a free end of said second finger means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
142 words
The multipositionable device as claimed in claim 5 including: a. first ferromagnetic means mechanically associated with said first bar means and said first arm means for restraining said first arm means within said first bar means slot when said first arm means is in said first position b. second ferromagnetic means mechanically associated with said first bar means and said first channel means for restraining said first channel means within said first bar means recess, c. third ferromagnetic means mechanically associated with said second bar means and said second arm means for restraining said second arm means within said second bar means slot when said second arm means is in said first position; and d. fourth ferromagnetic means mechanically associated with said second bar means and said second channel means for restraining said second channel means within said second bar means recess.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The multipositionable device as claimed in claim 6 including a plurality of fastening means mounted to said first and second bar means, said fastening means adapted for interconnection with restraining means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The multipositionable device as claimed in claim 7 including: a. a headrest; and a baseplate mounted to said cover, said headrest mounted to said baseplate conforming to the profile of said cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
100 words
The multipositionable device as claimed in claim 8 in combination with head restraint means, said head restraint means including: a. a pad; and b. at least two straps affixed to said pad, each of said straps formed with a plurality of linearly disposed openings defining adjustment means, each of said openings being adapted for engagement and disengagement with each of said fastening means, said opening and fastening means being in engagement when said fastening means is inserted in said opening, a patient''s head being restrained between said headrest and said pad when said straps and fastening means are in engagement.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
95 words
The multipositionable device as claimed in claim 7 in combination with chin support means, said chin support means including: a. a chin holder formed with at least two slits; and b. strap means operatively connected to said chin holder, said slits adapTed for reception of said strap means, said strap means formed with a plurality of linearly disposed openings defining adjustment means, each of said openings being adapted for engagement and disengagement with each of said fastening means, said opening and fastening means being in engagement when said fastening means is inserted in said opening.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
81 words
The multipositionable device as claimed in claim 7 in combination with at least one strap formed with a plurality of linearly disposed openings defining adjustment means, each of said openings being adapted for engagement and disengagement with each of said fastening means, said opening and fastening means being in engagement when said fastening means is inserted in said opening, a position of a patient''s body being restrained by said strap when said strap openings and selected fastening means are in engagement.
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) | 1975-01-03 | 1975-07-05 | 1976-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-03 | 1979-07-05 | 1980-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-03 | 1983-07-05 | 1984-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |