Patent ID: 6017149
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: A61B,G03B

Abstract:
A device for positioning a part of a patient adjacent an X-ray cassette for the purpose of taking an X-ray, comprising:means for positioning a patient adjacent an X-ray cassette comprising a plate and a socket, said plate comprising means for receiving a part of a patient to be X-rayed, said plate defining at least one wall of an elongated cavity that forms said socket and has sufficient width to receive an X-ray cassette,said plate having an end, said cavity being adjacent said end, said plate having an area for receiving the part, of the patient, to be X-rayed,said cavity being located between said area and said end,said plate having an upper surface for receiving said part of a patient and an under surface, said socket having a portion extending further downwardly than said under surface, andsupport means for supporting said plate at a location spaced from said end.