Patent ID: 6481888
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: A61B,G21F

Abstract:
An x-ray shielding device for use with an examination table, said table having a substantially horizontal top for supporting a patient, said top being substantially rectangular in shape having two substantially parallel long edges extending a length to support the entire height of the patient and having two substantially parallel short edges extending a width to support the entire width of the patient, said examination table further comprising a pedestal supported by a base and a substantially rectangular frame located atop said pedestal for supporting said top, said x-ray shielding device comprising a substantially rectangularly shaped drape positioned on said top and sized to extend over said width of said top, at least that portion of said drape extending over said width having means for connecting x-ray shielding panels thereto and x-ray shielding panels being removeably attachable to said drape and vertically extending from said top when attached to said drape.