Sled-table for radiographic imaging and medical device integration
AssigneeEgg Medical, Inc.
InventorsRobert F. Wilson, John P. Gainor, James Montague, Uma S. Valeti
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Abstract
X-ray procedure tables with improved structural strength that enable radiation shielding and integrated medical device and monitoring systems. The design allows the incorporation of an integrated patient support structure, radiation shielding and associated devices and conduits for medical care in procedures that employ X-ray imaging. The X-ray procedure table may be formed from a sled table attachable to a pedestal, with at least one side member extending along a bottom of the sled table to add structural rigidity.
Claims20
A sled table attachable to a pedestal for forming an X-ray table, comprising:
- a bottom including a first end and a second end, wherein the bottom is configured to be attached to the pedestal in a cantilever arrangement;
- a side member extending along the bottom between the first end and the second end so as to add structural rigidity to the sled table, the side member being integral with the bottom;
- a rail attached to the side member, wherein the rail is hollow so as to define an internal cavity;
- one or more conduits extending through the internal cavity of the rail.
A sled table attachable to a pedestal for forming an X-ray table, comprising:
- a bottom including a first end and a second end, wherein the bottom is configured to be attached to the pedestal in a cantilever arrangement;
- a first side member extending along a first side of the bottom between the first end and the second end;
- a second side member extending along a second side of the bottom between the first end and the second end, the first and second side members each being integral with the bottom so as to add structural rigidity to the sled table;
- wherein the first end of the bottom is supported by the pedestal and wherein the second end of the bottom is not supported by the pedestal;
- a cavity defined between the first side member and the second side member;
- a rail attached to the first side member or the second side member, wherein the rail is hollow so as to define a rail cavity;
- one or more conduits extending through the rail cavity of the rail.
A sled table attachable to a pedestal for forming an X-ray table, comprising:
- a bottom including a first end and a second end, wherein the bottom is configured to be attached to the pedestal in a cantilever arrangement such that the first end of the bottom is supported by the pedestal and the second end of the bottom is not supported by the pedestal, and wherein the bottom comprises a plurality of vent holes;
- a first side member extending along a first side of the bottom between the first end and the second end;
- a second side member extending along a second side of the bottom between the first end and the second end, the first and second side members each being integral with the bottom so as to add structural rigidity to the sled table;
- a foam top extending across the first and second side members;
- a foam cushion underlying the foam top;
- a channel defined between the bottom, the first side member, the second side member, and the foam top;
- a rail attached to the first side member or the second side member, wherein the rail is hollow so as to define a rail cavity;
- a plurality of conduits extending through the rail cavity of the rail, the plurality of conduits being selected from a group consisting of a gas conduit, a suction conduit, an electricity conduit, and a data transmission conduit;
- a device positioned within the channel underneath both the foam top and the foam cushion, wherein at least one of the plurality of conduits is in communication with the device;
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- a fan positioned within the channel above the plurality of vent holes and below the device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.