US3861666A
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Examinee-fastening device for use with an x-ray photographing apparatus
Assignee: Toshiba Corp
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Filing: 1973-07-11
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-07-11
Abstract
Abstract An examinee-fastening device for use in an X-ray photographing apparatus including engageable support bands for firmly fastening an examinee to a bed plate, and preliminary fixing means for preliminarily fastening the examinee to the bed plate prior to engagement of the engageable support bands, thereby providing improved fastening of the examinee to the bed plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Shoji Nishiyama
- 👤 Tsuyoshi Saito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/04; A61B6/0407; A61B6/0421; A61G; A61G1/00; A61G1/01; A61G1/04; A61G1/044; A61G2210/00; A61G2210/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An examinee-fastening device for use with an X-ray photographing apparatus comprising: a first flexible support band fixed at one end to one of the lengthwise edges of a bed plate and provided with engagement material; a preliminary fixing strip superposed with the first flexible support band and connected at one end to said one lengthwise edge of the bed plate, and provided with engagement material; and a second flexible support band fixed at one end to the opposite lengthwise edge of the bed plate and provided with first engagement material meshing with the engagement material of the preliminary fixing strip and with second engagement material meshing with the engagement material of the first support band.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
An examinee-fastening device for use with an X-ray photographing apparatus comprising: a first flexible support band fixed at one end to one of the lengthwise edges of a bed plate and provided with engagement material; a preliminary fixing strip superposed with the first flexible support band and connected at one end to said one lengthwise edge of the bed plate, and provided with engagement material; and a second flexible support band fixed at one end to the opposite lengthwise edge of the bed plate and provided with first engagement material meshing with the engagement material of the preliminary fixing strip and with second engagement material meshing with the engagement material of the first support band.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
131 words
An examinee-fastening device for use with an X-ray photographing apparatus comprising: a first flexible support band fixed at one end to one of the lengthwise edges of a bed plate and having its inner surface provided with engagement material; a preliminary fixing strip superposed with the first flexible support band and connected at one end to said one lengthwise edge of the bed plate, and having its outer surface provided with engagement material; and a second flexible support band fixed at one end to the opposite lengthwise edge of the bed plate and having its inner surface provided with first engagement material meshing with the engagement material of the preliminary fixing strip and its outer surface provided with second engagement material meshing with the engagement material of the first support band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
131 words
An examinee-fastening device for use with an X-ray photographing apparatus comprising: a first flexible support band fixed at one end to one of the lengthwise edges of a bed plate and having its inner surface provided with engagement material; a preliminary fixing strip superposed with the first flexible support band and connected at one end to said one lengthwise edge of the bed plate, and having its outer surface provided with engagement material; and a second flexible support band fixed at one end to the opposite lengthwise edge of the bed plate and having its inner surface provided with first engagement material meshing with the engagement material of the preliminary fixing strip and its outer surface provided with second engagement material meshing with the engagement material of the first support band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
176 words
An examinee-fastening device for use with an X-ray photographing apparatus comprising: a first flexible support band fixed at one end to one of the lengthwise edges of a bed plate and having its inner surface provided with engagement material; a preliminary fixing strip superposed with the first flexible support band and connected at one end to said one lengthwise edge of the bed plate, and having its outer surface provided with engagement material; a second flexible support band fixed at one end to the opposite lengthwise edge of the bed plate and having its inner surface provided with a plurality of spatially arranged engagement members in the crosswise direction thereof and in the lengthwise direction of the bed plate, the outer surface of the second flexible support band being provided with engagement material; elastic members connected to the outer end of the second support band so as to extend outward lengthwise of said second support band; and preliminary fixing parts connected to the elastic members, each fixing part having its inner surface provided with engagement material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
176 words
An examinee-fastening device for use with an X-ray photographing apparatus comprising: a first flexible support band fixed at one end to one of the lengthwise edges of a bed plate and having its inner surface provided with engagement material; a preliminary fixing strip superposed with the first flexible support band and connected at one end to said one lengthwise edge of the bed plate, and having its outer surface provided with engagement material; a second flexible support band fixed at one end to the opposite lengthwise edge of the bed plate and having its inner surface provided with a plurality of spatially arranged engagement members in the crosswise direction thereof and in the lengthwise direction of the bed plate, the outer surface of the second flexible support band being provided with engagement material; elastic members connected to the outer end of the second support band so as to extend outward lengthwise of said second support band; and preliminary fixing parts connected to the elastic members, each fixing part having its inner surface provided with engagement material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
216 words
An examinee-fastening device for use with an X-ray photographing apparatus comprising: a first support band fixed at one end to one of the lengthwise edges of a bed plate and having its inner surface provided with a first and a second engagement material spatially arranged lengthwise of said first support band and in the crosswise direction of the bed plate, the outer surface of the first support band being provided with another engagement material; a bag member on the outer surface of the first support band for receiving the first engagement material in a folded state; a flexible preliminary fixing strip superposed with the first support band and conneCted at one end to said one lengthwise edge of the bed plate, and having its outer surface provided with engagement material; a second flexible support band fixed at one end to the opposite lengthwise edge of the bed plate and having its inner surface provided with a plurality of engagement members and its outer surface provided with engagement material; and additional engagement material provided on the inner surface of that end of the second support band which is fixed to said opposite lengthwise edge of the bed plate, said additional engagement material meshing with the engagement material provided on the inner surface of the first support band.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
216 words
An examinee-fastening device for use with an X-ray photographing apparatus comprising: a first support band fixed at one end to one of the lengthwise edges of a bed plate and having its inner surface provided with a first and a second engagement material spatially arranged lengthwise of said first support band and in the crosswise direction of the bed plate, the outer surface of the first support band being provided with another engagement material; a bag member on the outer surface of the first support band for receiving the first engagement material in a folded state; a flexible preliminary fixing strip superposed with the first support band and conneCted at one end to said one lengthwise edge of the bed plate, and having its outer surface provided with engagement material; a second flexible support band fixed at one end to the opposite lengthwise edge of the bed plate and having its inner surface provided with a plurality of engagement members and its outer surface provided with engagement material; and additional engagement material provided on the inner surface of that end of the second support band which is fixed to said opposite lengthwise edge of the bed plate, said additional engagement material meshing with the engagement material provided on the inner surface of the first support band.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
202 words
An examinee-fastening device for use with an X-ray photographing apparatus comprising: a first flexible support band fixed at one end to one of the lengthwise edges of a bed plate and having its inner surface provided with a first and a second engagement material spatially arranged lengthwise of the first support band and crosswise of the bed plate; a bag member fitted to the outer surface of the first support band for receiving the first engagement material in a folded state; a flexible preliminary fixing strip superposed with the first support band and connected at one end to said one lengthwise edge of the bed plate and having its inner surface provided with engagement material; a second flexible support band fixed at one end to the opposite lengthwise edge of the bed plate and having its inner surface provided with engagement members and its outer surface provided with engagement material; elastic bands fitted to the outer end of the second support band so as to extend outward lengthwise of the second support band and crosswise of the bed plate; and preliminary fixing parts fitted to the inside of the elastic bands, each fixing part having its inner surface provided with engagement material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
202 words
An examinee-fastening device for use with an X-ray photographing apparatus comprising: a first flexible support band fixed at one end to one of the lengthwise edges of a bed plate and having its inner surface provided with a first and a second engagement material spatially arranged lengthwise of the first support band and crosswise of the bed plate; a bag member fitted to the outer surface of the first support band for receiving the first engagement material in a folded state; a flexible preliminary fixing strip superposed with the first support band and connected at one end to said one lengthwise edge of the bed plate and having its inner surface provided with engagement material; a second flexible support band fixed at one end to the opposite lengthwise edge of the bed plate and having its inner surface provided with engagement members and its outer surface provided with engagement material; elastic bands fitted to the outer end of the second support band so as to extend outward lengthwise of the second support band and crosswise of the bed plate; and preliminary fixing parts fitted to the inside of the elastic bands, each fixing part having its inner surface provided with engagement material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
An examinee-fastening device according to claim 1 wherein said preliminary fixing strip is connected to the end of said first support band which is fixed to said one lengthwise edge of the bed plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
An examinee-fastening device according to claim 2 wherein said preliminary fixing strip is connected to the end of said first support band which is fixed to said one lengthwise edge of the bed plate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
An examinee-fastening device according to claim 3 wherein said preliminary fixing strip is connected to the end of said first support band which is fixed to said one lengthwise edge of the bed plate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
An examinee-fastening device according to claim 3 wherein said preliminary fixing parts are connected to the inner surfaces of the elastic members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
An examinee-fastening device according to claim 4 wherein said preliminary fixing strip is connected to the end of said first support band which is fixed to said one lengthwise edge of the bed plate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
An examinee-fastening device according to claim 4 wherein said first support band is flexible.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
34 words
An examinee-fastening device according to claim 5 wherein said preliminary fixing strip is connected to the end of said first support band which is fixed to said one lengthwise edge of the bed plate.
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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |