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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 25, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 12, 2011
Michael C. Lalena, Webster, NY (US);
Christopher J. Kralles, Rochester, NY (US);
Martin E. Trzcinski, Rochester, NY (US);
Michael C. Lalena, Webster, NY (US);
Christopher J. Kralles, Rochester, NY (US);
Martin E. Trzcinski, Rochester, NY (US);
Carestream Health, Inc., Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
A mobile radiography apparatus has a moveable (e.g., wheeled) transport frame and an adjustable column mounted at the frame. A boom apparatus supported by the adjustable column can support an x-ray source and can be coupled to a optional second display (also adjustably mounted). Embodiments of methods and/or apparatus by which mobile radiography carts can provide a single secure access apparatus and/or methods to control at least two of (i) a transport mechanism, (ii) x-ray generator control, (iii) remote detector control and image processing control, or (iv) secured storage for at least one radiographic detector by a single operator action.