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A portable and preferably hand-held X-ray generator for use in intraoral and other X-ray applications, and a new process of dental image acquisition which utilizes a novel receptor holder physically linked to the lightweight, portable generator, and a unique, articulating arm and cradle which allows

A portable and preferably hand-held X-ray generator for use in intraoral and other X-ray applications, and a new process of dental image acquisition which utilizes a novel receptor holder physically linked to the lightweight, portable generator, and a unique, articulating arm and cradle which allows one generator to be used in multiple operatories. The system's generator has a reduced X-ray output and much smaller focal spot area than conventional dental X-ray generators. This reduced X-ray output reduces the overall patient X-ray burden. The smaller focal spot also allows for improved resolution in the final image.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [6.] A portable X-ray device, comprising:an enclosure;an X-ray tube mounted within the enclosure;a collimated tube mounted to the enclosure and positioned such that X-rays will be emitted into the collimated tube when the X-ray tube is activated;wiring extending between an int

[ What is claimed is:] [6.] A portable X-ray device, comprising:an enclosure;an X-ray tube mounted within the enclosure;a collimated tube mounted to the enclosure and positioned such that X-rays will be emitted into the collimated tube when the X-ray tube is activated;wiring extending between an interior of the enclosure and an exterior of the enclosure and operative to couple an external power supply to the X-ray tube;an enable switch mounted to the enclosure; andan exposure switch mounted to the enclosure;wherein the X-ray tube will only emit X-rays when the enable switch and the exposure switch are both depressed.