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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2010
Filed:
May. 09, 2003
Charles A. Green, Holbrook, NY (US);
Jan Votruba, Ridge, NY (US);
William H. Wahl, Smithtown, NY (US);
Arto Cinoglu, Mellville, NY (US);
Charles A. Green, Holbrook, NY (US);
Jan Votruba, Ridge, NY (US);
William H. Wahl, Smithtown, NY (US);
Arto Cinoglu, Mellville, NY (US);
Fonar Corporation, Melville, NY (US);
Abstract
Apparatus, system and method for immobilizing a patient's head during imaging. The apparatus includes two substantially C-shaped members that are pivotably mounted to each other. One C-shaped member includes at least one adjustable positioning rod for securing the patient's head during imaging. The apparatus is attached to a magnet resonance imaging apparatus to form a system. The system is used for imaging a patient whose head and neck is immobilized by the apparatus.