US3962807A
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X-ray film coded identification system
Assignee: CHI SYSTEMS Inc
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Filing: 1974-12-17
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Granted: 1976-06-15
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Expires: 1994-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A system for identifying X-rays is provided wherein coded visual display means are affixed to X-ray films to enable a radiologist to identify at a glance the body part or body system radiographed and the particular visit among a series of visits at which the X-ray was taken. Written X-ray findings are affixed to the X-ray storage envelope and coded visual display means are also affixed to the findings to enable quick identification of the proper radiograph. The information code used can be either a color code or a symbolic code or a combination of both.
Inventors
- 👤 Anton M. Pantone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:01
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/06009; G06K2019/06215; G06K2019/06225; G06K2019/06253
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A method for identifying X-rays comprising: affixing a first series of labels to an X-ray film including a color coded portion and a symbolic coded portion representing the number of a particular visit in a series of visits; affixing a second series of labels for affixation to an X-ray film including a color coded portion and a symbolic coded portion representing the body part or body system radiographed; and affixing a third series of labels to physician's report of findings on an X-ray envelope including a color coded portion and a symbolic coded portion representing the number of a particular visit in a series of visits, wherein each series of labels allows the information represented therein to be readily apparent to an observor by a quick observation of the X-ray film.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A method for identifying X-rays comprising: affixing a first series of labels to an X-ray film including a color coded portion and a symbolic coded portion representing the number of a particular visit in a series of visits; affixing a second series of labels for affixation to an X-ray film including a color coded portion and a symbolic coded portion representing the body part or body system radiographed; and affixing a third series of labels to physician's report of findings on an X-ray envelope including a color coded portion and a symbolic coded portion representing the number of a particular visit in a series of visits, wherein each series of labels allows the information represented therein to be readily apparent to an observor by a quick observation of the X-ray film.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
175 words
A method for identifying X-rays and correlating them to written physician's findings comprising: affixing first information coded visual display means to an X-ray film wherein said information code represents the number of a particular visit in a series of visits and the body part or body system radiographed in the film so that affixture of said first display means to an X-ray film enables the particular visit and the body part radiographed to be readily apparent and identified without study of the film itself; and affixing second information coded visual display means to the physician's findings as exhibited on an X-ray film storage envelope wherein said information code represents the number of a particular visit in a series of visits so that affixture of said second display means to an X-ray film storage envelope enables the location of the findings corresponding to the particular X-ray film selected to be readily apparent without detailed study of the envelope itself so that the relevant X-ray film and corresponding physician's findings can be instantly correlated by visual inspection.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
175 words
A method for identifying X-rays and correlating them to written physician's findings comprising: affixing first information coded visual display means to an X-ray film wherein said information code represents the number of a particular visit in a series of visits and the body part or body system radiographed in the film so that affixture of said first display means to an X-ray film enables the particular visit and the body part radiographed to be readily apparent and identified without study of the film itself; and affixing second information coded visual display means to the physician's findings as exhibited on an X-ray film storage envelope wherein said information code represents the number of a particular visit in a series of visits so that affixture of said second display means to an X-ray film storage envelope enables the location of the findings corresponding to the particular X-ray film selected to be readily apparent without detailed study of the envelope itself so that the relevant X-ray film and corresponding physician's findings can be instantly correlated by visual inspection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method as in claim 2 wherein said information code is a color code.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method as in claim 2 wherein said information code is a symbolic code.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as in claim 2 wherein said information code includes a color coded portion and a symbolic coded portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as in claim 2 wherein said first and second visual display means are labels attachable to said X-ray film and storage envelope respectively.
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) | 1979-06-15 | 1979-12-15 | 1980-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-15 | 1983-12-15 | 1984-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-15 | 1987-12-15 | 1988-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |