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Mobile computerized tomography unit
Assignee: Synergetics Inc
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Filing: 1979-05-09
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Granted: 1984-05-22
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Expires: 1999-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A self-contained mobile computer tomography scanner (CT scanner) unit equipped with full support systems.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald G. Clark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/44; A61B6/4488; A61B6/56; A61G; A61G3/00; A61G3/001; B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A mobile computerized tomography unit comprising: a vehicle trailer; a CT-scanner gantry and patient table; means for mounting the CT-scanner gantry and patient table as a unit and to prevent shock vibration from being transmitted to the CT-scanner gantry and patient table during travel of the mobile unit; a mini-computer system for display and data processing of the CT-scanner mounted in the trailer; means for mounting the mini-computer components to prevent shock vibration from being transmitted to each mini-computer component; means for rigidly supporting the unit when the van is stationary.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A mobile computerized tomography unit comprising: a vehicle trailer; a CT-scanner gantry and patient table; means for mounting the CT-scanner gantry and patient table as a unit and to prevent shock vibration from being transmitted to the CT-scanner gantry and patient table during travel of the mobile unit; a mini-computer system for display and data processing of the CT-scanner mounted in the trailer; means for mounting the mini-computer components to prevent shock vibration from being transmitted to each mini-computer component; means for rigidly supporting the unit when the van is stationary.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A mobile computerized tomography unit as in claim 1 further comprising an air conditioning unit mounted in the vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
A mobile computerized tomography unit as in claim 1 further comprising: a monolithic plate to mount the CT-scanner gantry and patient table as a unit; an elastomeric mount for the CT-scanner gantry and patient table; elastomeric mounts for the mini-computer components; and a slide for mounting the elastomeric mounts for the mini-computer components, which slide allows the mini-computer components to be removed from the computer component enclosure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
81 words
A mobile computerized tomography unit as in claim 3 wherein the means for mounting the CT-scanner gantry and the patient table is a T-shaped monolithic plate and the CT-scanner gantry is rigidly mounted on the cross member of the T-shaped monolithic plate, the CT-scanner table is mounted on the member of the T-shaped monolithic plate extending from the cross member of the T and further comprising a shock/insulation vibration mount supporting each of the six corners of the T-shaped monolithic plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
A mobile computerized tomography unit as in claim 4 further comprising supports which are housed within the vehicle during travel of the vehicle and means for deploying the supports from the vehicle to the ground, whereby the major portion of the weight of the vehicle is supported by said supports when the vehicle is stationary.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4019772A
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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) | 1987-05-22 | 1987-11-21 | 1988-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-22 | 1991-11-21 | 1992-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-22 | 1995-11-21 | 1996-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |