Carol A Urban

US Patent:

46741070, Jun 16, 1987

Filed:

Jul 31, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/761054

Inventors:

Carol A. Urban - Euclid OH
Mangala A. Morey - Cleveland Heights OH

Assignee:

Picker International, Inc. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H05G 164

US Classification:

378 98

Abstract:

A radiographic/fluoroscopic X-ray system is disclosed employing a new and improved method and apparatus for viewing an image of a subject under examination. The system includes a flat panel display screen integrally mounted to the spotfilmer/imaging system housing. The display screen is mounted to the spotfilmer/imaging system housing to provide pivotal movement in at least one direction. Where a tiltable X-ray table is used, apparatus and circuitry is provided to maintain correct viewing orientation of the image with respect to the operator while the table is tilted throughout its range.