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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 24, 2024
Filed:
Jun. 02, 2020
Planmeca Oy, Helsinki, FI;
Kari Malmén, Helsinki, FI;
Abstract
The invention relates, in particular, to features of an apparatus applicable for use in the context of dental or medical CT imaging. The apparatus comprises a two longitudinally extending frame parts, a support constructionfor an X-ray sourceand an image detectorand a first driving mechanismarranged to move them about a rotation axis. A patient supportcomprising a patient support surfaceis mechanically connected to the first of the substantially longitudinally extending frame parts, which extends substantially in parallel with the first longitudinally extending frame partand having at, or at the proximity of its two edgeswhich extend in the same direction as the first longitudinally extending frame parti) at least one support elementor ii) at least one connecting constructionfor at least one support element, the support elementbeing an accessory designed for a patient to hold on or help the patient to be still during an imaging exposure, or to help keeping a patient be still.