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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2005
Filed:
Mar. 04, 2003
Andrew P. Tybinkowski, Boxford, MA (US);
Robert F. Riemer, Andover, MA (US);
Robert M. Williams, Wilmington, MA (US);
Andrew P. Tybinkowski, Boxford, MA (US);
Robert F. Riemer, Andover, MA (US);
Robert M. Williams, Wilmington, MA (US);
Analogic Corporation, Peabody, MA (US);
Abstract
A patient table including a table assembly and a pallet assembly supported on the table assembly. The pallet assembly includes a longitudinally extending lower portion that is longitudinally moveable with respect to the table assembly and has opposing ends that are laterally fixed with respect to the table assembly. The pallet assembly also includes a longitudinally extending upper portion that is longitudinally fixed with respect to the lower portion of the pallet assembly and has opposing ends that are each laterally moveable with respect to the ends of the lower portion. Among other features and advantages, a pallet assembly constructed in accordance with the present invention has opposing ends that are each laterally adjustable so that a patient lying on the pallet can be correctly positioned within medical diagnostic and therapy systems in a comfortable manner, and without being moved on the pallet.