Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Mobility apparatus for radiographic appliance
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Application No.: US17354004Application Date: 2021-06-22
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Publication No.: US11712212B2Publication Date: 2023-08-01
- Inventor: Cathy J. Grinham , Robert P. Grinham
- Applicant: Cathy J. Grinham , Robert P. Grinham
- Applicant Address: US MA Assonet
- Assignee: Cathy J. Grinham,Robert P. Grinham
- Current Assignee: Cathy J. Grinham,Robert P. Grinham
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Assonet
- Agency: Armis IP Law, LLC
- Main IPC: A61B6/00
- IPC: A61B6/00

Abstract:
A mobility apparatus for an imaging appliance such as a panoramic radiograph machine allows single-operator transport for on-site usage with ambulatory challenged patients. A counterbalanced pivot interface integrates the imaging appliance with a motorized transport vehicle for disposing the appliance securely on the vehicle, while the counterbalanced pivot interface allows positioning to an operational upright orientation for on-site usage. The imaging appliance includes modifications to a stock appliance for adapting the pivot interface for mobility and for usage with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) affected patients, such as wheelchair and scooter bound individuals. The modifications include a truncated base and truncated vertical riser, coupled with a counterbalance mass on the vehicle to maintain stability in the deployed and transportable positions. The lowered vertical riser permits the imaging mechanism to descend to accommodate seated patients.
Public/Granted literature
- US20210307709A1 MOBILITY APPARATUS FOR RADIOGRAPHIC APPLIANCE Public/Granted day:2021-10-07
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