| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 378189000 | NONPHOTOGRAPHIC DETECTOR SUPPORT | 84 |
| 20080273667 | Scatter-Poor Dosimeter Support Device and Method of Operation - An apparatus and method for an X-ray dosimeter support, comprises of a material-poor support-layer, held by a frame elevated by at least one foot, comprising optimization for low back-scatter, high measurement-repeatability and ease of assembly and disassembly. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080279339 | Stand For Holding a Radiation Detector For a Radiation Therapy Device - Stand for holding a radiation detector for a radiation therapy device, as well as a radiation therapy device having a stand for holding a radiation detector. In order to integrate a radiation detector in a space-saving manner in a radiation therapy device, at least one stand is provided in order to hold the radiation detector, in particular in such a manner that it can be moved in a linear-movement direction and can be pivoted about a pivoting axis; the radiation therapy device has a gantry, a first radiation source and the stand, by means of which the radiation detector can on the one hand be moved to at least one examination position within the radiation area of the first radiation source, and on the other hand can be moved to a parked position, outside the radiation area, in the opposite direction to a first radiation direction from the first radiation source, with respect to the examination position. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090028299 | Cassette - A radiation detecting cassette has a casing including a first flat plate for facing a patient and a second flat panel for facing a surgical table. The first flat plate and the second flat panel are spaced from each other by a predetermined distance. The casing also includes a pair of first and second tapered side members disposed on respective side edges of the first and second flat plates. The first and second tapered side members are progressively tapered toward their distal ends. The first and second tapered side members house therein respective radiation shields, which in turn house therein a battery, a cassette controller, and a transceiver. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090046834 | Radiation image capturing system and method of setting minimum transmission radio-field intensity in such radiation image capturing system - When a cassette transceiver starts to transmit radiation image information to a console transceiver, the cassette transceiver transmits a test radio wave, and the console transceiver calculates a minimum transmission radio-field intensity of said cassette transceiver which is required to receive the radiation image information from a received intensity of said test radio wave, and transmits a command radio wave representing the calculated minimum transmission radio-field intensity as a command to said cassette transceiver. The cassette transceiver is thus capable of transmitting the radiation image information at the commanded minimum transmission radio-field intensity. The consumption of electric power for transmitting the radiation image information from the cassette transceiver to the console transceiver is thus minimized. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090052629 | Cassette - A cassette includes a main cassette body having a radiation detector for detecting radiation that has passed through a subject and converting the detected radiation into radiation image information, and a communication unit for wireless communications with a console. The communication unit is connected to the main cassette body by a cable and detachably mounted in a cradle part on said main cassette body. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090052630 | Bed for capturing radiation image and radiation image capturing system - A radiation detecting cassette is disposed in a desired position between a bed and a patient in an operating room. After a detector-side connector and a bed-side connector are connected to each other by a cable, an image capturing apparatus captures and records radiation image information of the patient in a radiation detector. The recorded radiation image information is transmitted from a transceiver of the bed to a console by way of wireless communications, then processed by the console, and transmitted to a display device, which displays a radiation image based on the supplied radiation image information. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090067579 | RADIATION SYSTEMS HAVING TILTABLE GANTRY - A radiation system includes a gantry having an opening and a first axis associated with the opening, a radiation source coupled to the gantry, a first bearing located adjacent a left side of the gantry, and a second bearing located adjacent a right side of the gantry, wherein the gantry is tiltable about the first and second bearings, the first and second bearings forming a second axis that is at a first angle relative to the first axis. A radiation system includes a gantry having an opening and a first axis associated with the opening, a radiation source coupled to the gantry, and a base to which the gantry is rotatably coupled, wherein the gantry is tiltable relative to the base about a second axis that forms an angle relative to the first axis, wherein an uppermost portion of the gantry is not coupled to a support frame of the gantry. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090136003 | Protective envelope for a radiographic sensor - A protective envelope for a radiographic sensor. The protective envelope includes: a first sheet of polymer defining a first sheet peripheral edge; a second sheet of polymer defining a second sheet peripheral edge, the second sheet of polymer extending substantially parallel to the first sheet of polymer with the first and second sheet peripheral edges substantially adjacent to each other; the first and second sheets of polymer being welded to each other along a weld band extending along a portion of the first and second sheet peripheral edges; the protective envelope defining an envelope first end edge, a substantially opposed envelope second end edge and two substantially opposed envelope side edges extending therebetween; the weld band extending along the envelope second end edge and along a respective portion of each of the envelope first and second side edges extending from the envelope second end edge; the weld band defining a corner section substantially adjacent a junction of the envelope second end edge with one of the envelope first and second side edges; the weld band defining a notch extending substantially obliquely into the corner section from the first and second sheet peripheral edges. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090161832 | Device for Generating X-Ray Images - A device for generating real-time X-ray images has a housing in which a digital X-ray image sensor is arranged, and a holding arrangement that can be connected to an X-ray appliance with a radiation source. The housing is secured on the holding arrangement via a floating and/or oscillatory suspension. The suspension comprises a support ring which on the one hand is connected with the aid of shock-absorber elements to the holding arrangement and on the other hand is connected with the aid of shock-absorber elements to the housing. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090168971 | ARM FRAME STRUCTURE AND SCAN APPARATU HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed is an arm frame structure for a radiation imaging system, comprising a first upright column, a mounting frame, and first and second collimators mounted on said first upright column, and first and second detector devices. Said first and second collimators are arranged to be symmetrical with respect to a plane therebetween to divide a ray beam emitted from a radiation source into first and second beams emitted symmetrically. Said first and second detector devices are symmetrically mounted on the mounting frame with respect to the plane P and are arranged to be far away from said first and second collimators to receive the first and second beams, respectively. This invention further provides a radiation imaging system including the arm frame structure. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090180592 | C-ARM MOUNTED ON A ROBOTIC ARM - An x-ray device is provided. The x-ray device includes a C-arm that may be rotatably mounted on a robotic arm. A radiation source and a radiation detector may be arranged on the C-arm. The interior of the C-arm, which is hollow at least in sections, is accessible from at least one access side to allow at least a part of the electronic components used to operate the radiation source and the radiation detector to be integrated in the interior of the arm. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090202044 | DETECTOR PANEL AND X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS - A portable detector panel includes an X-ray detector assembly having an X-ray detecting surface on its surface, a box-like case that houses the X-ray detector assembly therein and whose upper part that is opposite to the X-ray detecting surface is X-ray transmissive, and a spacer that supports the X-ray detector assembly housed in the case so as to be apart from the inner bottom wall of the case, wherein the spacer is arranged between the X-ray detector assembly and the inner bottom wall of the case, is made of a hard material, and has a flexible shape with respect to the movement of the X-ray detector assembly in the direction substantially parallel to the X-ray detecting surface. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100008473 | MULTI-PURPOSE DOCKING APPARATUS OF DIGITAL X-RAY DETECTOR - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a docking detector receptacle includes apparatus to cool a portable digital X-ray detector. In addition, systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations communication authorization is established between a portable digital X-ray detector and a docking detector receptacle, and communication is performed between the portable digital X-ray detector and the docking detector receptacle using the authorization. In addition, systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a portable digital X-ray detector includes a panel, isolation at least three isolation foam layers, a motherboard and a carbon fiber layer. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100074412 | Radiographic image detection apparaus - In a radiographic image detection apparatus that can perform long-size radiography on a region of a patient that is larger than the detection range of a radiographic image detector, inclination of a radiographic image is corrected at high speed. The inclination angle of the radiographic image detector at each position Z within the movement range of the radiographic image detector is stored in a yawing table. When the inclination of the radiographic image is corrected, the inclination angle of the radiographic image detector is extracted from the yawing table based on the position at which each of the radiographic images is obtained, and the inclination angle of the radiographic image is corrected. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100111263 | MODULAR HANDLE FOR DIGITAL X-RAY DETECTORS - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a portable digital X-ray detector includes a modular handle that is removeable from a housing of the detector, the modular handle includes component(s) that perform functions that are specific to a number of portable digital X-ray detectors, such as data communication with external devices and/or power conditioning, and the housing of the detector includes the pixel array and component(s) that perform functions that are common to the pixel array. In some implementations, the modular handle includes an interface to the housing to support data communications and/or power supply with the component(s) in the housing and the housing also includes an interface that operably couples to the modular handle. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100128850 | PACKAGING FOR A RADIOLOGICAL DEVICE - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a cover sheet and a frame of a X-ray imaging detector are attached through interlocking apparatus that provides a strong attachment between the cover sheet and the X-ray imaging detector frame and that also reduces the complexity of the attachment and reduces the number of fasteners required between the cover sheet and the X-ray imaging detector frame. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100150316 | X-RAY APPARATUS AND DETECTION UNIT FOR AN X-RAY APPARATUS - The invention relates to an x-ray apparatus ( | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100158197 | COMPACT AND DURABLE ENCASEMENT FOR A DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY DETECTOR - A digital radiography detector includes a housing and a radiographic image detector assembly. The housing has a first and second spaced planar members and four side walls defining a cavity. The radiographic image detector assembly is mounted within the cavity for converting a radiographic image to an electronic radiographic image. The detector assembly includes a scintillator screen and a detector array, and the detector assembly is bonded to the first planar member of the housing. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100202592 | Radiation detector attaching and detaching device - A radiation detector attaching and detaching device, for a radiation detecting apparatus having a plurality of radiation detectors for detecting radiation and a radiation detector stand for respectively maintaining the radiation detectors in trenches arranged with a predetermined interval. The radiation detector attaching and detaching device has a pair of rotational jigs abutting against projections provided at both sides of each of the radiation detectors maintained in the radiation detector stand; and a pair of rotational members configured to be freely rotatable, the rotational members comprising the rotational jigs. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100220838 | X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS - An X-ray imaging apparatus includes an imaging unit having an imaging unit power feeding mechanism configured to receive electric power from an external device; a pedestal including a pedestal power feeding mechanism configured to feed the electric power to the imaging unit; and a holder configured to position and hold the imaging unit so that a position of the imaging unit power feeding mechanism coincides with a position of the pedestal power feeding mechanism even if the imaging unit power feeding mechanism is moved with respect to the pedestal power feeding mechanism within a predetermined imaging plane. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100232575 | TRAY FOR PORTABLE DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY CASSETTE - An apparatus for digital radiography has a cassette adapted to obtain a digital image of a subject in response to incident radiation when receiving source power through an input power connector and adapted to provide the obtained digital image as output from a first data connector. A support tray is adapted to removably seat the cassette and has a second data connector that releasably engages with the first data connector on the cassette when the cassette is seated in the support tray. A wireless communication circuit in the support tray is energizable to transmit the digital image obtained from first data connector of the cassette to a host processor. A battery in the tray provides source power to at least the wireless communication circuit on the support tray circuitry and the input power connector of the seated cassette. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100232576 | PANEL SUPPORT DEVICE AND X-RAY APPARATUS - A panel support device for detachably supporting an X-ray receiving panel includes a support plate configured to be in contact with the surface of the panel opposite to an X-ray receiving surface of the panel while the panel is mounted, a locking member for locking the panel on the support plate while the panel is mounted, and a drive device for driving the locking member so that the locking member is withdrawn from a locking position when the panel approaches the support plate and the locking member returns to the locking position when the panel comes in contact with the support plate in a process for mounting the panel. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100284521 | DIGITAL IMAGE DETECTOR - A digital detector of a digital imaging system is provided. In one embodiment, a digital detector includes a detector array disposed in a housing and configured to generate image data based on received radiation. The digital detector may also include a battery configured to be disposed within a receptacle of the housing and to supply operating power to the detector array. In one embodiment, the battery or the detector may provide for wireless data communication. In certain embodiments, a tethered plug configured to be disposed within the receptacle may be provided. In one such embodiment, the tether may be rotatable relative to the plug. Additional systems, methods, and devices are also disclosed. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100290597 | Method of Incorporating an Incorporating an X-Ray Grid into a CR Cassette - A method of installing an x-ray grid into a CR cassette by opening the cassette, modifying parts of it, installing the grid and then re-closing the cassette with the grid inside. The preferred embodiment installs an x-ray grid into a Fuji 14×17 inch CR cassette by modifying parts that will interfere with the grid, removing a layer of protective material and placing the grid where the layer was, and then replacing the protective material by attaching it to the grid with adhesive. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100290598 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GUIDANCE SYSTEM POSITIONER - Apparatus and methods for incrementally positioning at least one adjustable axis of a guidance system where the guidance system may be an image based guidance system. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100316194 | SHOCK ABSORBER FOR MEDICAL IMAGING DEVICE - Various embodiments of the invention provide a shock absorber. The shock absorber comprising a frame having three sides, namely a first side, a second side and a third side. The first side is contiguous with the second side, which is contiguous with the third side. Further, the first side makes an angle greater than zero degrees with the second side and the second side makes an angle greater than zero degrees with the third side. The frame is different from a housing. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100329431 | DENTAL X-RAY DEVICE AND X-RAY SENSOR - The dental radiography device comprises an X-ray sensor ( | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110013751 | CASSETTE ACCOMMODATING DEVICE, AND RADIATION DETECTION SYSTEM - A cassette accommodating device accommodates casings of a plurality of sizes. Each casing is detachably inserted with a cassette installed with a rechargeable battery and a radiation detection unit that is supplied with power from the rechargeable battery and generates a radiographic image according to an amount of received radiation. Each casing is provided on at least one of two connected side faces with a power receiving unit that receives power for charging the rechargeable battery. The device comprises a groove portion, formed with a sloping face that faces one of the two side faces of an accommodated casing, and a bottom face that faces the other of the two side faces of the accommodated casing. The bottom face is inclined such that the casing moves toward the sloping face when the casing is accommodated. A power supply unit is formed to the sloping face and/or the bottom face so as to supply power to the power receiving unit when the casing has been accommodated. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110026684 | CABINET ASSEMBLY FOR RADIATION DETECTOR - A modified grid cabinet or “bucky” assembly intended for use with a digital imaging system and dimensioned and structured to retrofit a conventional film type x-ray device originally intended for use in combination with a conventional film bucky. The bucky assembly includes a frame having an at least partially hollow interior and a tray movably connected to the frame and slidably positionable between an outwardly extending open position and an inwardly disposed closed position. The tray is structured to support and position a digital sensor into an imaging position relative to the operative image capturing components of the digital imaging system. The tray includes a retaining assembly disposed and structured to removably retain the digital sensor in any a plurality of operative orientations including a portrait orientation and a landscape orientation. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110051902 | GRID ASSEMBLY POSITIONING CIRCUIT AND DETECTOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME - An x-ray grid alignment circuit for coupling an x-ray grid to a detector includes a marker configured to be mounted to the x-ray grid, a sensor configured to be mounted to the detector, the sensor generating an alignment signal based on a position of the marker, and an alignment module configured to receive the alignment signal from the sensor and utilize the alignment signal to determine if the x-ray grid is coupled to a detecting face of the detector. A detector assembly including the x-ray grid alignment circuit and a method of coupling an x-ray grid to a detector are also provided. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110075817 | Cassette for radiographic imaging and cassette loading orientation detection device - A cassette for X-ray imaging includes a cassette body storing an X-ray detector. Three reflective optical sensors are arranged on an upper end side of a rear surface, which is opposite to a detection surface, of the cassette body. An X-ray detection device for supine-posture imaging has a table. The X-ray detection device includes a tray to which the cassette is loaded. Markers for identifying a loading orientation of the cassette are attached to the tray. The reflective optical sensors read out the markers and detect the loading orientation of the cassette. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20120014512 | RADIOGRAPHY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A radiography apparatus and a control method thereof are provided. With provision of a user centered input unit, automated horizontal and rotational movement of a detector may be performed, enabling automated full-body radiography. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120069966 | X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS - An X-ray imaging apparatus includes: an X-ray sensor configured to convert an X-ray to an image signal; a battery configured to supply electric power for driving the X-ray sensor; a battery holder configured to detachably hold the battery; a lock mechanism configured to lock the battery in a state in which it is attached to the battery holder; and a lock releasing mechanism configured to release the lock effected by the lock mechanism, wherein the lock releasing mechanism is configured to release the lock by the lock mechanism through at least two operations performed by the operator. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120087479 | X-ray apparatus and control method thereof - An X-ray apparatus includes guide rails arranged along different axes, an X-ray tube movably mounted on at least one of the guide rails and adapted to be moved upon user force, motors provided at the guide rails to move the X-ray tube, a force detection unit to detect the user force, and a control unit to determine a direction of force and drive the motor provided at the guide rail on an axis corresponding to the determined direction. The X-ray apparatus may be easily moved based on force detection and velocity control of the motor, thereby achieving more precise and safe movement in a desired direction. Accordingly, the X-ray apparatus may provide rapid and efficient medical examination and treatment in hospitals. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120114106 | X-RAY APPARATUS WITH A RADIATION DETECTOR - The present embodiments relate to an X-ray apparatus having a movable detector housing, in which a radiation detector is arranged. The X-ray apparatus includes at least one releasable interlock device configured to inhibit or enable the maneuverability of the movable detector housing. At least one control element is arranged on the movable detector housing, using which the at least one releasable interlock device is actuated. At least one grab handle element is also arranged on the movable detector housing. The movable detector housing is movable by hand and is holdable by a patient using the at least one grab handle element. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120134477 | RADIATION CASSETTE CARRIER AND PORTABLE RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS - A cassette carrier for containing a cassette incorporating a semiconductor radiation detector includes a rectangular recessed portion formed for containing the cassette with an irradiation surface exposed. The recessed portion is formed by a first frame that forms a side wall of one side thereof and includes a handle that a user holds, and a second frame forming a side wall of another side of the recessed portion. In the side wall formed by the first frame, an opening is provided in an opposite position opposing a connector unit of the cassette with the cassette attached to the recessed portion. The first frame has a space in communication with the opening, and connection/disconnection of an external cable to/from the connector unit is possible through the space with the cassette attached, and the space is large enough to contain an entire connector housing of the external. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120195409 | RADIOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - A radiographic apparatus including an X-ray generating means which irradiates an object with X-rays, the apparatus comprises a first housing which includes an X-ray reception unit formed by a member having a higher X-ray transmittance than a frame member, a buffer material which is placed on the first housing and reduces a load on the X-ray generating means, an X-ray detection sensor which is placed on the buffer material and detects X-rays transmitted through the object, a support member whose support surface to support the X-ray detection sensor is placed on the X-ray detection sensor, and a second housing which includes a concave portion engaging with the convex portion formed on the support member and constrains movement of the support member. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120213337 | BITE WING FOR DENTAL SENSORS - A positioning bite tab for a dental sensor, said positioning bite tab comprising: a central section and two wings extending substantially opposed to each other from said central section, each of said wings including a cushioned section. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120257724 | X-RAY APPARATUS - An X-ray apparatus in this example of the invention includes a compression unit that enables to move independently of an X-ray tube supporting device and an X-ray detector for compressing a region of interest of a subject; and a connecting part for connecting the X-ray detector to the compression unit and disconnecting the X-ray detector from the compression unit. Consequently, when the compression unit is not used, the compression unit is located in a retracted position. Thus a space can be secured around the subject placed on a top board. On the other hand, when the compression unit is used, the connecting part connects the X-ray detector to the compression unit. Thereby a compression member of the compression unit can always press a site of interest of the subject at the center of a detecting surface of the X-ray detector. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20130022175 | SEALED SENSOR SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES AND METHODS - A sensor that is at least partially covered by a sheath, and a positioning arm that is electrically coupled to the sensor, and arranged outside of the sheath, such that a hygienic barrier is formed around the sensor. The sensor is used for filmless dental radiography and the positioning arm enables positioning of the sensor in a patient's mouth. The positioning arm includes a contact that pierces the sheath and establishes an electrical connection with the sensor when the positioning arm is coupled to the sensor. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130034215 | DIGITAL X-RAY DETECTOR WITH A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PANEL SUPPORT - A digital X-ray detector includes a multi-functional panel support configured to support a digital detector array on a first side of the panel support and electronics on a second side of the panel support. The panel support includes a first enclosure and a rechargeable battery disposed within the first enclosure. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130077762 | RADIOLOGICAL IMAGE DETECTION APPARATUS - A radiological image detection apparatus includes: a lock mechanism including at least one first lock mechanism and at least one second lock mechanism, each including a coupling member moving between a coupling position at which the lock mechanism is coupled to a battery and a non-coupling position, the coupling member being installed with a manipulation part exposed to an outer surface of a portion of a case in which a battery accommodating part is installed, and the first lock mechanism setting a first direction of a movement direction of the corresponding coupling member from the coupling position to the non-coupling position and the second lock mechanism setting a second direction of a movement direction of the corresponding coupling member from the coupling position to the non-coupling position, being different from the first direction. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130077763 | X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS - An X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray sensor configured to convert an X-ray to an image signal, a supporting member configured to support the X-ray sensor, and a casing having the X-ray sensor and the supporting member incorporated therein, wherein the casing includes a front casing configured to cover a front surface of the X-ray imaging apparatus where an X-ray enters, and a rear casing configured to cover a rear surface opposite the front surface of the X-ray imaging apparatus, and wherein a recess is formed toward the exterior of the casings at the connection portion of the front casing and the rear casing. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130083900 | CASSETTE FOR RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING - A cassette for radiographic imaging includes a radiological image recording medium that detects radiation, a base portion that supports the radiological image recording medium, and a case that accommodates the radiological image recording medium and the base portion. The case includes a front member and a back member. The front member includes a top plate part to which radiation is incident and a side wall part which is vertically formed around an entire circumference of the edges of the top plate part, where the top plate part and the side wall part are integrally formed by the same material. The back member is configured to close a bottom part opening of the front member. The base portion is fixed to the front member. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130121476 | X-RAY DEVICE - An X-ray device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the device includes an X-ray detector and a power contactor which includes a contact terminal. The device may further include an X-ray table that provides a space into which the X-ray detector is inserted and that includes a push pin pressing the power contactor, wherein the power contactor selectively protrudes from the inside to the outside of the X-ray detector due to a pressure applied by the push pin, and the contact terminal is electrically connected to a power terminal of the X-ray table. The X-ray detector prevents exposure of the power contactor to the outside thereof when the X-ray detector is carried or transported and thus prevents a malfunction of the X-ray detector. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130235982 | X-RAY DETECTOR AND HEAT DISSIPATING METHOD - An X-ray detector and a heat dissipating method are provided. The heat dissipating method comprises providing an optical sensing panel over an internal support of the X-ray detector and providing a digital printed circuit board directly on a back cover, so that there is a gap between the digital printed circuit hoard and the optical sensing panel that is fixed by the internal support. The X-ray detector comprises an optical sensing panel bonded to the outer side of an internal support; and a digital printed circuit hoard bonded, to the inner side of a back cover, wherein there is a gap between the digital printed circuit hoard and the optical sensing panel that is fixed by the internal support. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130251110 | X-RAY DETECTOR - An X-ray detector includes a cassette including a first terminal and a second terminal, and a bucky including a first electrode and a plurality of second electrodes, the first terminal of the cassette being connected to the first electrode of the bucky and the second terminal of the cassette being connected to at least one of the plurality of second electrodes of the bucky, wherein the cassette and the bucky are configured to be connected to each other in at least two different connection modes, at least one of the second electrodes connected to the second terminal in a first connection mode being different from the second electrodes connected to the second terminal in a second connection mode. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130301808 | ELECTRONIC CASSETTE FOR RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING - An electronic cassette for radiographic imaging has an enclosure, an imaging detection panel disposed in the enclosure and configured to convert an amount of radiation into an electric signal, a circuit unit disposed in the enclosure and configured to read an electric signal from the imaging detection panel by supplying a driving signal to the imaging detection panel, and a holding base disposed in the enclosure and configured to support the imaging detection panel. The holding base supports the imaging detection panel on a first surface as a radiation incident side and supports the circuit unit on a second surface on an opposite side to the first surface. The holding base includes a carbon fiber laminated plate having a metal layer inserted in lamination layer, and the metal layer is electrically connected to ground of the circuit unit. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140016757 | ELECTRONIC CASSETTE - In an electronic cassette, an FPD and a support substrate are accommodated in a housing. A signal processing circuit for processing signals from the FPD is formed in a circuit board. The circuit board is attached to the back of the support substrate. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140037070 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING DEVICE - There is provided a radiographic imaging device including: a radiographic imaging device main body; and a protective cover that is removably applied to a surface of the radiographic imaging device main body, a thickness including the radiographic imaging device main body in the state in which the protective cover is applied being at most 16 mm. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140098941 | SYSTEMS FOR TRANSPORTING X-RAY DETECTOR AND DETECTOR CONTROL DEVICE - A system is provided. The system includes a portable digital X-ray detector and a portable detector control device configured to communicate with the digital X-ray detector. The system also includes a coupling mechanism configured to couple the portable digital X-ray detector to the portable digital X-ray detector to enable simultaneous transport of the digital X-ray detector and the detector control device. The coupling mechanism does not communicate with any component of an imaging system including the portable digital X-ray detector and portable detector control device. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140161235 | Image Plate Template for Keeping at Least One Image Plate Used in Medical Imaging in Order with Relation to an Imaging Object - The invention relates to an image plate template for keeping at least one image plate used in medical imaging in order with relation to an imaging object. The template comprising at least receiving means for receiving the at least one image plate and displaying means for displaying information in order to associate a patient with the at least one image plate. The template may also comprise communication means for communicating information from said image plate to an external device for displaying information in order to associate a patient with the at least one image plate. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140270092 | ELECTRONIC CASSETTE - A chamfered portion configured to have a surface which is tilted to a side surface and a rear surface is formed between the side surface and the rear surface of a housing of an electronic cassette. The chamfered portion has a boundary portion having a predetermined range in the vicinity of a boundary including the boundary with the side surface; a boundary portion having a predetermined range in the vicinity of a boundary including the boundary with the rear surface, and the other portion which does not belong to these boundary portions. The chamfered portion needs to be smoothly inserted into a gap between a patient and an installation surface on which the patient lies on one's back. Therefore, an entire surface of these boundary portions is formed in a curved surface which protrudes outward from the housing. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140348303 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING X-RAY, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF REPAIRING THE SAME - An X-ray detection apparatus including a case; a circuit board disposed in the case; a connection circuit unit disposed in the case, where the connection circuit unit is electrically connected with the circuit board and includes an integrated circuit (“IC”) chip; a detection panel configured to be inserted into and ejected from the case, where the detection panel is electrically connected to the connection circuit unit; and a contact support unit disposed in the case, wherein the contact support unit allows the connection circuit unit and the detection panel to contact each other by applying a force on the connection circuit unit. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140355744 | HAND-HELD DIRECT DIGITAL IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE WITH PROTECTIVE COVER - A hand-held direct digital image sensor device includes a connection handle having a grip portion, a bite portion, and a carrier portion provided with at least one male coupling unit; a soft protective cover provided with at least one female coupling unit for engaging with the male coupling unit; and a direct digital image sensor received in a receiving cavity defined in the protective cover. Through engagement of the male and female coupling units with one another, the soft protective cover and accordingly the direct digital image sensor received therein can be connected to an end of the connection handle and be extended into a patient's oral cavity without bringing too much discomfort to the patient. The used protective cover is discarded or disinfected to meet sanitary requirements in medical treatment. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140355745 | SEMICONDUCTOR RADIATION DETECTOR AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE DIAGNOSIS DEVICE - Provided are a thallium bromide semiconductor radiation detector having stable measurement performance with little noise increase even during prolonged measurement, and a nuclear medicine diagnosis device employing the same. In a semiconductor radiation detector using thallium bromide as a semiconductor crystal sandwiched between cathode and anode electrodes, a remaining surface, among surfaces of the semiconductor crystal, which is other than a surface covered with the cathode or anode electrode, is covered with a passivation layer including any one of two materials, that is, fluoride of thallium and chloride of thallium, or a mixture of any one of the two materials and bromide of thallium. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150030135 | X-RAY STITCHING JIG - A medical imaging jig is provided with a foldable handle and an integral type foldable footstool, so that a patient having difficulty in movement can be easily and safely subject to medical imaging. In particular, the integral type foldable footstool is provided to be rotated on a hinge to be folded, a lead ruler provided on the rear surface of the medical imaging jig is slidably and detachably provided so that the lead ruler may be moved leftward or rightward or detatched depending on the demand by a user, a handle provided on the medical imaging jig may be folded to allow positioning of an objected to be imaged, and omnidirectional wheels are provided on the lower end of the medical imaging jig. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150063550 | MODULAR ACCESSORY SLEEVE FOR PORTABLE RADIOGRAPHIC DETECTORS - Embodiments of methods and apparatus are disclosed that can provide a modular approach to an accessory shell for a portable DR detector that can accessorize features for various applications. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150124940 | X-RAY DETECTOR, X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - The X-ray imaging apparatus may include at least one X-ray detector including a storage unit configured to store ID information and a mounting position detecting unit; at least one mounting unit in which the X-ray detector is mounted; and a control unit configured to determine which X-ray detector among the at least one X-ray detector is mounted in which mounting unit among the at least one mounting unit based on the ID information and an output value of the mounting position detecting unit. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150289830 | BARRIER ENVELOPE FOR AN IMAGING PLATE - Examples include an envelope for an imaging plate. The envelope can include an opaque film partially hermetically sealed with a transparent film defining a cavity between the opaque film and the transparent film; the cavity configured to receive an imaging plate; an adhesive disposed on the opaque film or the transparent film along an unsealed portion of the opaque film and the transparent film; and a notch defined by the opaque film and the transparent film along a tab portion of the opaque film and transparent film that is hermetically sealed. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150320370 | MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM COMPRISING A C-ARM PROTECTION TUNNEL - A medical imaging system including a C-arm including a mobile inner C supporting a radiation source and a radiation detector, a protection cover of said C-arm, wherein said cover is removable from said C-arm, and wherein said cover is expandable into a tunnel encompassing the full rotation path of said inner C, of said radiation source and of said radiation detector, so as to protect said full rotation path both from inwards and from outwards of said inner C. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150320373 | SEATING FOR A PORTABLE DIGITAL RADIOLOGICAL CASSETTE - A portable radiological cassette is designed to equip a digital radiological system. The cassette comprises a digital ionizing radiation detector in the form of a flat panel which makes it possible to provide an image which depends on the radiation received, with an electronic board ensuring the control of the digital detector, and a casing ensuring the mechanical protection of the detector and the electronic board. The cassette additionally comprises a flat seating which supports the detector on a first one of its main faces, and supports the electronic board on a second one of its main faces, the two main faces being opposite. The seating is formed by a heterogeneous stack produced such that the surface thermal conductivity of the seating is greater than the transverse thermal conductivity of the seating. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150366524 | RADIOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND RADIOGRAPHIC SYSTEM - A radiographic apparatus includes a radiation sensor panel and a housing that encloses the panel. The radiation sensor panel has a detection surface on which a converting element that detects radiation or light is disposed. The housing includes an incident, a slope, and a flat surface portion. Radiation enters the radiographic apparatus through the incident portion, which is located adjacent to the detection surface. The slope portion is located at a housing end portion and on a radiation sensor panel side opposite to the detection surface. The slope portion is inclined with respect to a direction of a housing thickness. The flat surface portion is located on the side of the radiation sensor panel opposite to the detection surface and is substantially parallel to a flat portion of the incident portion. The slope portion has an average thickness that is greater than an average thickness of the flat surface portion. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150374322 | DETECTOR SYSTEM FOR IMAGING DEVICE - A detector system for an imaging system includes an airflow cooling system. The detector system includes a detector chassis, a duct extending along the length of the chassis, and a manifold that couples the duct to the interior of the chassis. A vacuum source, such as a suction fan, is coupled to the duct and generates a vacuum force within the duct. The chassis includes a plurality of inlet openings, with an airflow path being defined through the interior of the chassis between the inlet openings and the manifold. The suction fan pulls cooling air through the inlet openings, through the chassis and manifold to the duct, and then expels the air through an exhaust opening. The airflow is directed into thermal contact with detector elements and associated electronics in the detector chassis to provide cooling of these components. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160000391 | C-ARM OF MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM - A C-arm of a medical imaging system, comprising a C-shaped structure, a radiation detector support and a connection linking said support to said C-shaped structure so that said support can move toward and away from an end of said C-shaped structure, wherein said connection is structured so as to be bendable to reduce its bulk. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160029984 | X-RAY APPARATUS - An X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray detecting device, an accommodation unit configured to accommodate the X-ray detecting device, and a bucky tray configured to be accommodated in and discharged from the accommodation unit. The bucky tray includes a base and a first plate on which the X-ray detecting device is mounted and which is configured to rotate with respect to the base. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160081640 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING DEVICE - There is provided a radiographic imaging device including: a radiographic imaging device main body; and a protective cover that is removably applied to a surface of the radiographic imaging device main body, a thickness including the radiographic imaging device main body in the state in which the protective cover is applied being at most 16 mm. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160081649 | ELECTRONIC CASSETTE SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC CASSETTE - A center position of a female connector is located near to a rear surface of a housing compared with a center position of the housing in a thickness direction of the housing of an electronic cassette. An inclined surface, which is inclined relative to a side surface and the rear surface of the housing, is formed between the side surface and the rear surface. The female connector is formed on the inclined surface. Therefore, it is possible to attach an outer grid provided with a longer side panel to the housing, in comparison with the case where the center position of the female connector is made coincident with the center position of the housing in the thickness direction of the housing, without requiring any processing. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160154125 | X-RAY DETECTOR AND X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160174920 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF A CT DETECTOR | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160178767 | PORTABLE RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS | 06-23-2016 |
| 20180020995 | STORAGE UNIT AND MOBILE X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME | 01-25-2018 |
| 20180021003 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING APPARATUS, RADIATION IRRADIATION APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING APPARATUS | 01-25-2018 |
| 378190000 | Fluoroscope | 11 |
| 20120140898 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE DETECTION APPARATUS - A radiographic image detection apparatus includes a detection panel and a housing for containing the detection panel. The housing consists of a front surface member, a back surface member, and a carbon plate attached so as to cover an opening formed in the front surface member. The carbon plate is faced to the detection panel. To the carbon plate is adhered a transparent sheet having transmissivity to radiation and visible light. A first index and a second index are printed on an inner surface of the transparent sheet. The first index is a square-frame shaped index showing a radiation detection range of the detection panel. The second index is a cross-shaped index showing a center position of the radiation detection range. The first and second indices are formed of nonmetallic UV curable ink having no radiation shielding properties. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20130028388 | FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY APPARATUS - When a multi-system setting command switch, targeted rotating position information switches, and a command executing switch are pressed down, a CPU reads out a path of frontal and lateral systems from a current position to a setting position from a setting position information memory, and reads out rotation direction and angle from a targeted position information memory. The CPU moves the frontal and lateral systems horizontally along the read-out path until the commanded setting position information conforms to detected actual position information. When the setting position information conforms to the actual position information, the frontal and lateral systems are rotated successively until the commanded rotation direction and angle conform to the detected actual position information. Thereby a fluoroscopic X-ray system can be moved smoothly from a standby position via the setting position to a targeted rotating position. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130077764 | CASSETTE - A cassette includes: an image capturing unit including: an image receiving unit having a flat panel shape on which a plurality of pixels are arranged on a substrate converting radiation into electric charges and accumulating the converted electric charges; and a support to which the image receiving unit is attached; and a case in which the image capturing unit is accommodated in an unfixed state, in which the support supports the image receiving unit, and an outer edge of the support is disposed on an outer side of an outer edge of the substrate of the image receiving unit in a direction parallel to an image receiving surface of the image receiving unit. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20150049862 | Mobile Imaging System And Method - A mobile fluoroscopic imaging system having a portable radiation source capable of emitting radiation in both single and, alternatively, pulse emissions and adapted to move in all degrees of freedom; a portable detector operable to detect radiation from the radiation source, wherein the detector is adapted to move independently of the radiation source in all degrees of freedom; the radiation source and detector each comprises an alignment sensor in communication with a computer; the computer is in communication with the radiation source and the detector; the position, distance and orientation of the radiation source and the detector are established by the computer; and the computer sends an activation signal to the radiation source to indicate when radiation may be emitted. Preferably, the radiation source is prevented from emission of radiation until the detector and the radiation source have achieved predetermined alignment conditions. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150092926 | Medical Imaging Device with a Gripping Module - A medical imaging device includes a gripping module having at least a first holding grip and a second holding grip. The first holding grip and the second holding grip are configured for holding by a patient during an image recording. A control unit is arranged on the medical imaging device. The control unit is configured to control an automatic movement of the holding grips. As a result, manual operation of the holding grips by medical operators may be avoided, thereby simplifying and accelerating the process of recording images. | 04-02-2015 |
| 378191000 | Dental | 6 |
| 20100220839 | IMAGING DEVICE - An intraoral sensor | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100254518 | Digital Radiography Sensors - A new and improved digital sensor assembly for use in a filmless radiography system is disclosed. The sensor is configured to be universal in that it can be rotated about a cable connection thereby allowing the sensor to be used both vertically and horizontally in the oral cavity. The rotatability of the sensor allows it to fit comfortably and close to a target area in an intraoral cavity. By providing a comfortable relative fit to the target area, the sensor is ergonomically improved, in terms of its comfort and feel to a dental patient. Alternative sensor assembly embodiments disclosed herein relate to quick disconnect-type coupling arrangements between the sensor body and the sensor cable. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100322386 | Holder device for dental x-ray digital sensor - A sensor holder ( | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110051903 | AUXILIARY COMPONENT FOR MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY - An auxiliary component that is used with a medical device is modified to provide for additional or enhanced functionality. In one specific embodiment, a sheath surrounds an intraoral electronic image sensor, and is provided with signal conductors integrated therein. Electrical communication is provided between the sensor and the sheath, such as via a direct electrical connection, a capacitive or inductive coupling or an optical link. The sheath, and particularly the signal conductors integrated therein, connects to a cable which in turn connects to another device, such as a processing module or computer. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110150185 | Dental fluoroscopic imaging system - The dental fluoroscopic imaging system includes a flat panel detector comprised by a gamma-rays or x-rays converter, a plate, a collector, a processing unit and a transmitter suitable for 2D intraoral/extraoral and 3D extraoral dental fluoroscopy. The x-ray converter contains a material capable of transforming the low dose gamma rays or x-rays beam received from an emitter after going through the dental examination area into electrical signals or a light image consequent with the radiographed image. The plate transmits the electric signals or light image to a collector which amplifies it and sends it to a processing unit and then to transmitter designed to transfer digital images sequentially to a host computer and software which can acquire, process, transform, record, freeze and enhance 2D and 3D images of video frame rates. Two dimensional images are obtained while using a C-arm/U-arm configuration while 3D images are obtained while using the O-arm configuration. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110280378 | APPARATUS FOR HOLDING DIGITAL DENTAL X-RAY SENSOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A dental x-ray sensor assembly includes a bite block used for digital imaging, wherein a surface of the bite block includes a deformable material that readily returns to an undeformed position after a biting force is removed therefrom. | 11-17-2011 |
