G03B 42/02
Obtaining records using waves other than optical waves: using x-rays
Official title: using X-rays
G03B42/02 (Obtaining records using waves other than optical waves: using x-rays) appears on 1,717 US grants and 872 published applications in this corpus.
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- Medical imaging apparatus, system and method23 Jul 2026US 2026/0207291 A1Smartray Pty Ltd
- Multi-view dental imaging sensor holder16 Jul 2026US 2026/0198880 A1
- Universal digital dental x-ray sensor holder with adjustable aiming apparatus and method15 Jan 2026US 2026/0016743 A1Adentage Inc.
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