Patent ID: 9125611
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A portable, imaging system, comprising: a support having a connector; an x-ray source carried by the support; an x-ray detector carried by the support and positionable at a distance from the source; a primary x-ray propagation axis extending between the source and the detector; a first surface on an opposite side of the source from the detector; a second surface on an opposite side of the detector from the source; at least a third surface generally parallel to the axis, wherein the system can be free-standing on each of the first surface such that the axis extends generally vertically, the second surface such that the axis extends generally vertically, and the third surface such that the axis extends generally horizontally, and wherein the system is configured to take images using the x-ray source and the x-ray detector when placed on a horizontal surface on either of the first or second surfaces such that the axis extends generally vertically, or on the third surface such that the axis extends generally horizontally; and an elongate member having an axis, wherein the elongate member is configured to detach and reattach the connector and allow movement of the support, x-ray source, and x-ray detector in at least one degree of freedom with respect to the elongate member axis.