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X-ray cradle top with tilting mechanism
Assignee: SPECTRUM X RAY CORP
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Filing: 1977-01-11
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Granted: 1979-05-29
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Expires: 1997-01-11
Abstract
Abstract A cradle top for an X-ray examination table carries a cradle or basket rotatable about its lengthwise axis and is mounted for tilting angulation as well as for movement in the elevational, lengthwise and transverse directions.
Inventors
- 👤 William F. Hogan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/04; A61B6/0487
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
Apparatus for supporting a patient for X-ray examination, said apparatus comprising: a. a pedestal base; b. an elongated non-tilting table frame; c. support means supporting said table frame horizontally on said base and adapted for moving said frame in the transverse and lengthwise direction relative to said base; d. an elongated tilting table top; e. pivotal means mounting said table top on said frame for tilting movement about its transverse axis; f. a cradle for receiving a patient for X-ray examination; g. support means supporting said cradle on said table top for rotational movement about the longitudinal axis of said cradle; and h. a tilting mechanism comprising; h-1 a pair of side plates, one plate mounted on each side of said non-tilting table frame at one end thereof, each of said plates provided with a fixed guide slot for guiding said table top during tilting movement, h-2 sprocket and endless-chain drive means mounted on each of said plates for moving said tilting table top along said guide slots, and h-3 a cross-shaft carries and interconnects drive sprockets mounted in each side plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
Apparatus for supporting a patient for X-ray examination, said apparatus comprising: a. a pedestal base; b. an elongated non-tilting table frame; c. support means supporting said table frame horizontally on said base and adapted for moving said frame in the transverse and lengthwise direction relative to said base; d. an elongated tilting table top; e. pivotal means mounting said table top on said frame for tilting movement about its transverse axis; f. a cradle for receiving a patient for X-ray examination; g. support means supporting said cradle on said table top for rotational movement about the longitudinal axis of said cradle; and h. a tilting mechanism comprising; h-1 a pair of side plates, one plate mounted on each side of said non-tilting table frame at one end thereof, each of said plates provided with a fixed guide slot for guiding said table top during tilting movement, h-2 sprocket and endless-chain drive means mounted on each of said plates for moving said tilting table top along said guide slots, and h-3 a cross-shaft carries and interconnects drive sprockets mounted in each side plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the drive means of said tilting mechanism includes; a. a drive worm mounted in one of said side plates; b. a worm gear in mesh with and driven by said drive worm; c. gear reducer means interposed between said worm gear and said cross-shaft carrying a drive sprocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein; a. lock means are provided for locking said table top relative to said table frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein: a. said pedestal base includes an interior elevator; b. said non-tilting table frame is mounted on said elevator.
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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) | 1982-05-28 | 1982-11-27 | 1983-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-28 | 1986-11-27 | 1987-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-28 | 1990-11-27 | 1991-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |