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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 12, 2006
Filed:
Jan. 22, 2003
Pekka Ihalainen, Helsinki, FI;
Pekka Ihalainen, Helsinki, FI;
Instrumentarium Corporation, , FI;
Abstract
The invention concerns a devicefor aiming an objectin an X-ray imaging apparatusprovided with a radiographic imaging detector, a radiation source, and transfer means for moving e.g. the radiation source into different points along a predetermined path P. Said device comprises at least one laseremitting visible light, and e.g. at least two light guides having first ends and second ends, said first ends connected to said laser for receiving said visible light. Each of said second endsprovides a light beam, and these light beamsare directed towards said imaging detector with an angle of convergence K. The light beams are adjusted to intersect in a predetermined focus Fpoint, which is visible and indicates the proper position of the targetinside the object.