초록 ▼

A container is provided for the storing of light sensitive exposed storage layer radiation screens. The container includes walls defining an interior volume, an aperture in one of the walls sized to allow entry of a storage layer radiation screen, a screen receiving surface adjacent to the aperture

A container is provided for the storing of light sensitive exposed storage layer radiation screens. The container includes walls defining an interior volume, an aperture in one of the walls sized to allow entry of a storage layer radiation screen, a screen receiving surface adjacent to the aperture which is shaped to direct a dropped screen into and through the aperture into the interior volume, an interior dark section of the container within which light exterior to the container cannot reach, and an interior guiding section that is shaped to direct a screen dropped through the aperture to come to rest in the interior dark section. A method is provided for storing light sensitive exposed storage layer radiation screens. The method includes removing an exposed storage layer radiation screen contained within a screen envelope from a patient's mouth, and releasing the screen from the screen envelope such that the screen drops out of the screen envelope and through an aperture of a container for storing the screen which prevents light exterior to the container from reaching the screen. By following this method, the latent image on the exposed radiation screens is retained while minimizing the risk of transfer of infectious agents which may be present on the screen envelope and user's gloves.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A container for storing light sensitive exposed storage layer radiation screens comprising:walls defining an interior volume;an aperture in one of the walls of the container sized to allow entry of a storage layer radiation screen into the interior volume;an inclined surf

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A container for storing light sensitive exposed storage layer radiation screens comprising:walls defining an interior volume;an aperture in one of the walls of the container sized to allow entry of a storage layer radiation screen into the interior volume;an inclined surface positioned adjacent to the aperture which causes a screen dropped onto the inclined surface to enter into the interior volume through the aperture without a user having to contact the container;an interior member positioned within the interior volume which is sized and positioned to prevent light passing through the aperture from directly reaching an interior dark section of the interior volume; andan interior guiding section shaped to direct a screen dropped through the aperture to come to rest in the interior dark section.