US3975642A
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Image section of an X-ray apparatus
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1975-01-27
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Granted: 1976-08-17
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Expires: 1995-01-27
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to an image section of an X-ray apparatus for medical applications, comprising a control unit which completely or partly closes the diaphragm during the movement of the cassette from the parking position to the recording position. This prevents fogging which can otherwise occur when the film is exposed during this movement of the cassette to the slowly disappearing X-radiation caused by preceding fluoroscopy.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz-Peter Kunert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/44; A61B6/4476; A61B6/06; G; G03; G03B; G03B42/00; G03B42/02; G03B42/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A method of more quickly positioning X-ray film for exposure followng interruption of fluoroscopy, comprising the steps of: simultaneously with interruption of fluoroscopy, closing a diaphragm positioned between the film exposing area and the X-ray tube to block post-radiation from said area; at the same time, moving X-ray film into said exposing area at a lower speed, so that post-radiation is screened from said film by said diaphragm; and when there is no longer any danger of exposing moving film to post-radiation, opening said diaphragm.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
85 words
A method of more quickly positioning X-ray film for exposure followng interruption of fluoroscopy, comprising the steps of: simultaneously with interruption of fluoroscopy, closing a diaphragm positioned between the film exposing area and the X-ray tube to block post-radiation from said area; at the same time, moving X-ray film into said exposing area at a lower speed, so that post-radiation is screened from said film by said diaphragm; and when there is no longer any danger of exposing moving film to post-radiation, opening said diaphragm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
134 words
X-ray machine apparatus for moving X-ray film into recording position immediately following interruption of fluoroscopy without fogging said film with post-radiation, comprising: means for making fluoroscopic examinations a film carriage displaceable from a parking position outside the X-ray beam path to a recording position within the X-ray beam path; a first servo system for driving said film carriage from said parking position to said recording position immediately following interruption of fluoroscopy; an adjustable diaphragm having an aperture defining the cross-section of the X-ray beam during fluoroscopy; and a second servo system for automatically reducing the aperture of said diaphragm, as said carriage moves toward said recording position, at a rate sufficient and for a length of time sufficient to assure that film carried by said moving carriage is screened by said diaphragm from post-radiation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
134 words
X-ray machine apparatus for moving X-ray film into recording position immediately following interruption of fluoroscopy without fogging said film with post-radiation, comprising: means for making fluoroscopic examinations a film carriage displaceable from a parking position outside the X-ray beam path to a recording position within the X-ray beam path; a first servo system for driving said film carriage from said parking position to said recording position immediately following interruption of fluoroscopy; an adjustable diaphragm having an aperture defining the cross-section of the X-ray beam during fluoroscopy; and a second servo system for automatically reducing the aperture of said diaphragm, as said carriage moves toward said recording position, at a rate sufficient and for a length of time sufficient to assure that film carried by said moving carriage is screened by said diaphragm from post-radiation.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-17 | 1980-02-16 | 1980-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-17 | 1984-02-16 | 1984-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-17 | 1988-02-16 | 1988-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |