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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2003
Donald T. Settergren, Madison, WI (US);
Joseph P. Bisek, Oregon, WI (US);
David Ergun, Verona, WI (US);
Donald T. Settergren, Madison, WI (US);
Joseph P. Bisek, Oregon, WI (US);
David Ergun, Verona, WI (US);
GE Medical Systems Global Technology, Waukesha, WI (US);
Abstract
A dual energy x-ray densitometer is incorporated into a standard patient examination table to provide improved access to this screening tool during regular examinations. A repositionable scanning head allows the table to remain unobstructed when scanning is not occurring and a limited scanning area allows the examination table to retain standard examination table features such as table extensions, foot end drawers, trays and stirrups, and a step for access to the high examination table surface.