Patent ID: 7472444
Filing Date: 2009-01-06
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A device supporting the head of a patient accommodated on a patient bed of an x-ray apparatus, comprising: a head shell configured to receive and hold the head; a one-piece fastening part having a Y-shape; a support comprised of material permeable to x-rays disposed to brace said head shell against said one-piece fastening part to set an angle of inclination of said head shell relative to said patient bed; said one-piece fastening part comprising a fastening section and a first retention arm and a second retention arm, said first and second retention arms extending from and diverging from said fastening section to form said Y-shape; said fastening section being configured for immobile fastening to the patient bed; an articulation that is transparent to x-rays, said articulation pivotably mounting said head shell to said first retention arm; and said support engaging said head shell and said second retention arm and being disposed between said head shell and said second retention arm.