US3916192A
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X-ray diagnostic apparatus including a control panel having operating keys for the organwise-programmed setting of exposure data
Assignee: Siemens AG
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Filing: 1974-09-27
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1994-09-27
Abstract
Abstract An X-ray diagnostic apparatus having a control panel with operating keys for the organwise programmed setting of exposure data, and an indicator field for the associated body portions or organs connected with, respectively, each operating key. The indicator field is common to all operating keys, in which there are indicatable predetermined body regions through the use of a selector switch installation, the selector switch installation and the contacts of the operating keys being so interconnected with setting means for the exposure data, that the operating keys upon the setting of a predetermined body zone has the exposure data of predetermined body portions or organs of that particular zone connected therewith, and in which the indicator fields of the operating keys have associated, through the intermediary of the selector switch installation, switchable indicator means for the particular body portion, or the particular organ.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert Schmitmann
- 👤 Horst Aichinger
- 👤 Hans-Werner Winkler
- 👤 Georg Schafer
- 👤 Georg Distler
- 👤 Erich Noske
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:17
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05G; H05G1/00; H05G1/08; H05G1/26; H05G1/30; H05G1/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
In an X-ray diagnostic apparatus including a plurality of operating keys for the organwise-programmed setting of X-ray exposure data, and a plurality of indicator fields each respectively associated with one of said operating keys, each said indicator field being representative of a particular body portion or organ of a patient, the improvement comprising: an indicator board commonly connected to all of said operating keys; a selector switch installation for indicating a body zone from a plurality of body zones represented in said indicator board; setting means for said exposure data, said selector switch installation having contacts connected with contacts of said operating keys and with said exposure data setting means so as to provide the operating keys upon setting of a predetermined body zone the exposure data of predetermined body portions or organs of said zone; and switchable indicator means in said selector switch installation connected to the indicator fields of said operating keys for the particular body portion or organ.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
In an X-ray diagnostic apparatus including a plurality of operating keys for the organwise-programmed setting of X-ray exposure data, and a plurality of indicator fields each respectively associated with one of said operating keys, each said indicator field being representative of a particular body portion or organ of a patient, the improvement comprising: an indicator board commonly connected to all of said operating keys; a selector switch installation for indicating a body zone from a plurality of body zones represented in said indicator board; setting means for said exposure data, said selector switch installation having contacts connected with contacts of said operating keys and with said exposure data setting means so as to provide the operating keys upon setting of a predetermined body zone the exposure data of predetermined body portions or organs of said zone; and switchable indicator means in said selector switch installation connected to the indicator fields of said operating keys for the particular body portion or organ.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
An X-ray diagnostic apparatus as claimed in claim 1, comprising a transparent cover on said indicator board, a human body being imaged on said indicator board beneath said transparent cover; and said switchable indicator means including means for illuminating individual zones of said human body in dependence upon the setting of said selector switch installation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An X-ray diagnostic apparatus as claimed in claim 1, said selector switch installation comprising a rotary switch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
An X-ray diagnostic apparatus as claimed in claim 1, said selector switch installation comprising key switch means associated with respectively each said body zone.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
An X-ray diagnostic apparatus as claimed in claim 4, each said key switch means being a capacitive contact switch in the region of indication of a respectively associated body zone.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
An X-ray diagnostic apparatus as claimed in claim 3, said switchable indicator means comprising rollers located behind the respective indicator fields of said operating keys, operating legends being provided on said rollers, said rotary switch being connected to said rollers for imparting rotation thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
An X-ray diagnostic apparatus as claimed in claim 1, said switchable indicator means comprising projector means located behind said indicator fields for the associated body portions or organs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
An X-ray diagnostic apparatus as claImed in claim 1, said indicator fields being located on surfaces of said operating keys facing towards an operator for said apparatus.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |