US3694653A
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X-ray film cassette holder
Assignee: Sana Products Inc
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Filing: 1971-11-04
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1991-11-04
Abstract
Abstract An X-ray film cassette holder for releasable mounting on a portable wheeled patient carrier or for mounting on a wall consisting essentially of a frame, a pair of elongated members mounted on the frame, a first slide member for engaging the top of the cassette and a second slide member for engaging the bottom of the cassette, and a locking means carried by the second slide member consisting of pivoting arms which lockingly engage the elongated members in one position and are moveable to another position permitting sliding of the slide members upon the elongated members.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles D Allard
- 👤 Eugene R Allard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/04; G; G03; G03B; G03B42/00; G03B42/02; G03B42/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
An x-ray film cassette holder for retaining a film cassette having upper and lower edges comprising: a. a rectangular frame having parallel sides connected to parallel bottom and top members; b. a pair of elongated members mounted on said frame in parallel spaced relationship inwardly of said rectangular frame sides; c. a first slide member mounted between said elongated members for sliding engagement thereon and having means for engaging the upper edge of a film cassette; d. a second slide member mounted between said elongated members for selective sliding engagement thereon and including; 1. means for engaging the bottom edge of said film cassette, 2. locking means comprising: 1. a first arm pivotally connected to said second slide member and movable from a lock position angularly related to said elongated members and a slide position generally perpendicular to said elongated members, and having an opening in an end slightly larger than the cross section of one of said elongated members for frictional engagement therewith in the locking position; 2. a second arm as described in subparagraph (1) above pivotally connected to said second slide member for selective engagement with the opposite elongated member; and 3. means hingedly connecting the inboard ends of said first and second arms for joint movement of said arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
An x-ray film cassette holder for retaining a film cassette having upper and lower edges comprising: a. a rectangular frame having parallel sides connected to parallel bottom and top members; b. a pair of elongated members mounted on said frame in parallel spaced relationship inwardly of said rectangular frame sides; c. a first slide member mounted between said elongated members for sliding engagement thereon and having means for engaging the upper edge of a film cassette; d. a second slide member mounted between said elongated members for selective sliding engagement thereon and including; 1. means for engaging the bottom edge of said film cassette, 2. locking means comprising: 1. a first arm pivotally connected to said second slide member and movable from a lock position angularly related to said elongated members and a slide position generally perpendicular to said elongated members, and having an opening in an end slightly larger than the cross section of one of said elongated members for frictional engagement therewith in the locking position; 2. a second arm as described in subparagraph (1) above pivotally connected to said second slide member for selective engagement with the opposite elongated member; and 3. means hingedly connecting the inboard ends of said first and second arms for joint movement of said arms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
3 words
locking means comprising:
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
3 words
locking means comprising:
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
a second arm as described in subparagraph (1) above pivotally connected to said second slide member for selective engagement with the opposite elongated member; and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
a second arm as described in subparagraph (1) above pivotally connected to said second slide member for selective engagement with the opposite elongated member; and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
An x-ray film cassette holder as described in claim 1 comprising: a. spring means mounted on said second slide member and biasing said first and second arm members to said lock position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
An x-ray film cassette holder as described in claim 2 comprising: a. said means hingedly connecting the inboard ends of said first and second arms consisting of a resilient sleeve frictionally retained on the ends of said arms and having sufficient rigidity to impose conjoint movement of said arms upon manual movement of said sleeve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
means hingedly connecting the inboard ends of said first and second arms for joint movement of said arms.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
means hingedly connecting the inboard ends of said first and second arms for joint movement of said arms.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
59 words
An x-ray film cassette holder as described in claim 3 comprising: a. hand engageable means consisting of a member connected to said second slide member located above said sleeve member and within a hand width thereof so that said locking means can be disengaged and engaged and said first and second slide members raised and lowered with one hand.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
An x-ray film cassette holder as described in claim 1 comprising: a. a channel member connected to said first slide member for engaging the top edge of a grid plate; and b. a channel member connected to said second slide member for engaging the bottom edge of said grid plate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
An x-ray film cassette holder as described in claim 1 comprising: a. said rectangular frame being adapted for registration with a holder attached to a mobile x-ray chair for carrying said cassette holder.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
An x-ray film cassette holder as described in claim 1 comprising: a. said frame being provided with laterally extending members adapted for holding said frame at a preselected distance from a vertical wall; and b. fastening means adapted for connecting said extension members to said wall.
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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |