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- This disclosure includes a customizable x-ray shielding system for primary use with an X-ray producing gantry.
- the term “gantry” includes the ‘donut’ shaped part of a CT scanner that houses the components necessary to produce and detect x-rays to create a CT image.
- the x-ray tube and detectors are positioned opposite each other and rotate around the gantry aperture.
- a patient lies on a table such that there is relative movement between the table and the gantry.
- the shielding system is mounted on an x-ray producing gantry.
- the gantry if desired, can be tilted so that it may lie in a plane that is about, for example, plus or minus 45 degrees from a vertical plane.
- shielding devices such as lead or other radio-opaque curtains are often used.
- Such curtains can be suspended from a movable, adjustable rail system so that their placement is predictable, yet adjustable regardless of machine orientation.
- One way to achieve the goal of reliably supporting such shielding devices is to suspend them from a rail system that is mounted in a foundational block which is affixed preferably to an upright or other face of the movable gantry.
- the block can be secured to a gantry-mounted track that enables the block's position to be further adjusted.
- multiple foundational blocks may be affixed to the gantry.
- a rail-receiving aperture extends between the top surface (C) and an opposing bottom surface (D).
- Each aperture is configured to receive a proximal end region of an arcuately movable rail from which, for example, a radio-opaque curtain can be suspended if desired under the influence of gravity in a vertical plane.
- One or more detents are defined by the top surface (C). At least some of the detents are configured to be in registration with one or more lugs that extend radially from a proximal end region of the bracket. Upon registration, there is little or no twisting movement of the rail in relation to the foundational block.
- the rail has a proximal section that is seated in an aperture. Extending from the proximal section of the rail is an optional intermediate section that terminates in a distal section. If the intermediate section is absent, the distal section extends from the proximal section.
- a rail can be turned within an associated aperture. Regardless of gantry orientation, one or more radio-opaque curtains can be suspended from a given rail in a desired position by positioning the rail in the aperture, thereby rotating it in relation to the associated aperture and then seating one or more lugs in a suitable detent.
- the intermediate rail section extends from the proximal section, preferably orthogonally thereto, but not necessarily so.
- the angle between theses sections may lie between 60 and 120 degrees.
- a first transition region which may define a right angle or be curved.
- the distal section Extending from the intermediate section is the distal section, which in turn is preferably orthogonally to the intermediate section, but not necessarily so.
- the term “orthogonally” as used herein means generally at right-angles.
- the first transition region between the proximal and intermediate sections
- there may be a relatively abrupt transition e.g., a right angle
- the first transition region may be curved.
- a second transition region may lie between the intermediate and distal sections. Like the first transition region, the second transition region may be oriented such that the intermediate section is not coplanar with the distal section.
- the optional intermediate section may be desirable in such cases as patient head examinations. There, the patient may be more relaxed due to additional spacing from the radio opaque curtain that is provided by the intermediate and distal sections of the rail. Another advantage of such a rail is the additional spacing between the patient and an x-ray impervious curtain thereby provided during an interventional exam.
- a curtain may be suspended from a distal section, an intermediate section or be draped therebetween.
- FIG. 1 is a quartering perspective view of a typical environment in which a shielding system is deployed, including a rail from which a lead curtain is suspended.
- FIG. 2 depicts a representative top surface (C) with detents that receive lugs extending from a proximal end region of the rail and front surface (B) of a foundational block that form a part of the shielding system.
- FIG. 3 depicts a representative bottom surface (D) and back gantry-facing surface (A) of the foundational block.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a rail with an optional intermediate section.
- a shielding system 10 for use in alternative configurations as user-selected, customized shielding from X-rays.
- the shielding system 10 is mounted on a foundational block 26 that is attached to a gantry 12 .
- the usually near-vertical plane of the gantry 12 can be tilted if desired through an angular range of about 45 degrees from a vertical plane.
- foundational blocks 26 In the shielding system 10 associated with a given gantry 12 , there are one or more foundational blocks 26 (see, e.g. FIG. 1 ).
- a post-receiving aperture 32 extends between the top surface (C) 28 ( FIG. 2 ) and an opposing bottom surface (D) 30 ( FIG. 3 ).
- One or more detents 38 are defined within the top surface (C). Each detent 38 is configured to be in registration with a lug or pin that extends generally radially from a proximal section 58 of the rail 42 . Upon registration of the rail 42 within an associated detent 38 , there is little or no twisting movement of the rail 42 in relation to the foundational block 26 .
- One or more apertures 32 extend between the bottom surface (D) 30 and the opposing top surface (C) 28 . Each major aperture is configured to receive a rail 42 .
- Each rail 42 has a proximal section 58 ( FIGS. 1, 4 ) that is received by a major aperture 32 of a foundational block 26 .
- Extending from the proximal section 58 is an optional intermediate section 50 ( FIG. 4 ) and a distal section 60 .
- the distal section 60 need not be orthogonal with the intermediate section 50
- the intermediate section 50 need not be orthogonal with the proximal section 58 .
- Other angular relationships between about 30 and 90 degrees may be desirable, depending on the installation.
- the distal section 60 need not be co-planar with the intermediate section 50
- the intermediate section 50 need not be co-planar with the proximal section 58 . In such cases a first and second transition region between the respective sections may be curved.
- Suitable materials from which a rail system may be made include stainless steel and composites.
- the intermediate section 50 and/or the distal section 60 may be formed so that they have a slightly upward tilt. In this way, under the added weight of a lead curtain, these sections may bend downwardly toward a generally horizontal orientation, thereby resisting slippage of the curtain(s).
- one or more radio-opaque curtains 62 can be hung from the distal section 60 and/or the intermediate section 50 to allow flexibility in adapting to operator and patient examination requirements. It will be appreciated that the curtains 62 are preferably formed from an x-ray absorbing material. Such curtains 62 may for example be 20′′ long ⁇ 26′′ wide. But the curtains 62 can be of any length and width. Further, the curtains 62 may have any desired x-ray attenuation characteristics.
- the intermediate section 50 of the rail system 42 may be desirable for many applications. Such a section allows for the opaque curtain to be positioned further away from any sterile field. Further the patient may be more comfortable because the risk of claustrophobia is reduced.
- knob 64 that is received at an end of the distal section 60 of the rail 42 for constraining lateral movement of the one or more radio-opaque curtains 62 along the distal section 60 of the rail 42 .
- the apertures 32 terminate at the opposing top surface (C) 28 ( FIG. 2 ) and slots 38 extend radially from the apertures 32 .
- the slots 32 are configured to engage lugs 68 that extend radially from the proximal section 58 of the rail 42 to preclude a twisting motion of the rail 42 when seated within an associated aperture 32 . This feature influences rail positioning regardless of gantry orientation.
- a rail 42 can be twisted within an associated major aperture 32 so that the distal section 60 of the rail 42 can be made to extend substantially horizontally regardless of gantry orientation.
- the rail position is secured by engaging a lug 68 within a slot 38 .
- the distal section 60 of the rail 42 may be arcuately positioned so that the distal section 60 extends horizontally.
- the distal section 60 may lie in parallel with a face of the gantry.
- each gantry has one or two foundational blocks 26 for optimized shielding of the patient and operator from radiation.
- Each block 26 supports a rail 42 .
- the patient table protrudes through the gantry (donut hole). This allows for the patient's anatomy to be positioned adjacent to the gantry's front facing side and the back facing side.
- the foundational blocks 26 could be and are likely to be attached to either or both sides of the gantry 12 to promote shielding of the technician, physician or patient.
- foundational blocks 26 may be positioned not only on either gantry face but also on the sides, top or any other suitable location on the gantry 12 .
- Such securement means include, for example, a threaded bolt, a screw, a rivet, cement or a glue.
- the gantry orientation lies between plus and minus 45 degrees from a vertical plane.
- foundation blocks 26 are depicted as generally brick-shaped, it will be appreciated that such blocks may be shaped in various geometries and sizes, and have non-parallel faces that may or may not be planar. For example, some of the faces of the foundational block may be curved in such a way as to avoid sharp corners or edges.
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- This application claims the benefit of and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 15/710,649 filed Sep. 20, 2017 which claims the benefit of and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 15/617,509 filed Jun. 8, 2017 which claims the benefit of and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 15/427,414 which was filed on Feb. 8, 2017, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein in their entirety.
- This disclosure includes a customizable x-ray shielding system for primary use with an X-ray producing gantry.
- As used herein, the term “gantry” includes the ‘donut’ shaped part of a CT scanner that houses the components necessary to produce and detect x-rays to create a CT image. Typically, the x-ray tube and detectors are positioned opposite each other and rotate around the gantry aperture. In some settings, a patient lies on a table such that there is relative movement between the table and the gantry.
- Among the art considered in preparing this patent application are these references: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,099,135; 5,417,225; 6,448,571; and 6,653,648.
- Disclosed is a shielding system for customized protection from X-rays. The shielding system is mounted on an x-ray producing gantry. The gantry, if desired, can be tilted so that it may lie in a plane that is about, for example, plus or minus 45 degrees from a vertical plane.
- In use over the various orientations of such machines there is a need to isolate the technician or physician from X-radiation. To do this, shielding devices such as lead or other radio-opaque curtains are often used. Such curtains can be suspended from a movable, adjustable rail system so that their placement is predictable, yet adjustable regardless of machine orientation.
- One way to achieve the goal of reliably supporting such shielding devices is to suspend them from a rail system that is mounted in a foundational block which is affixed preferably to an upright or other face of the movable gantry. Optionally the block can be secured to a gantry-mounted track that enables the block's position to be further adjusted. If desired, multiple foundational blocks may be affixed to the gantry.
- Facing an upright, usually vertical plane of the gantry is a back surface (A) of each foundational block. A rail-receiving aperture extends between the top surface (C) and an opposing bottom surface (D). Each aperture is configured to receive a proximal end region of an arcuately movable rail from which, for example, a radio-opaque curtain can be suspended if desired under the influence of gravity in a vertical plane. One or more detents are defined by the top surface (C). At least some of the detents are configured to be in registration with one or more lugs that extend radially from a proximal end region of the bracket. Upon registration, there is little or no twisting movement of the rail in relation to the foundational block.
- The rail has a proximal section that is seated in an aperture. Extending from the proximal section of the rail is an optional intermediate section that terminates in a distal section. If the intermediate section is absent, the distal section extends from the proximal section. In use, a rail can be turned within an associated aperture. Regardless of gantry orientation, one or more radio-opaque curtains can be suspended from a given rail in a desired position by positioning the rail in the aperture, thereby rotating it in relation to the associated aperture and then seating one or more lugs in a suitable detent.
- The intermediate rail section extends from the proximal section, preferably orthogonally thereto, but not necessarily so. For example, the angle between theses sections may lie between 60 and 120 degrees. Between these two sections there is a first transition region, which may define a right angle or be curved.
- Extending from the intermediate section is the distal section, which in turn is preferably orthogonally to the intermediate section, but not necessarily so. The term “orthogonally” as used herein means generally at right-angles. In the first transition region (between the proximal and intermediate sections) there may be a relatively abrupt transition (e.g., a right angle), or the first transition region may be curved.
- A second transition region may lie between the intermediate and distal sections. Like the first transition region, the second transition region may be oriented such that the intermediate section is not coplanar with the distal section.
- The optional intermediate section may be desirable in such cases as patient head examinations. There, the patient may be more relaxed due to additional spacing from the radio opaque curtain that is provided by the intermediate and distal sections of the rail. Another advantage of such a rail is the additional spacing between the patient and an x-ray impervious curtain thereby provided during an interventional exam.
- It will be appreciated that a curtain may be suspended from a distal section, an intermediate section or be draped therebetween.
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FIG. 1 is a quartering perspective view of a typical environment in which a shielding system is deployed, including a rail from which a lead curtain is suspended. -
FIG. 2 depicts a representative top surface (C) with detents that receive lugs extending from a proximal end region of the rail and front surface (B) of a foundational block that form a part of the shielding system. -
FIG. 3 depicts a representative bottom surface (D) and back gantry-facing surface (A) of the foundational block. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a rail with an optional intermediate section. - As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention that may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale; some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention.
- Disclosed is a
shielding system 10 for use in alternative configurations as user-selected, customized shielding from X-rays. Theshielding system 10 is mounted on afoundational block 26 that is attached to agantry 12. In use, the usually near-vertical plane of thegantry 12 can be tilted if desired through an angular range of about 45 degrees from a vertical plane. - In the
shielding system 10 associated with a givengantry 12, there are one or more foundational blocks 26 (see, e.g.FIG. 1 ). - Facing the block-
mounting surfaces 14 of thegantry 12 is a back surface (A) 28 of the foundational block (FIG. 3 ). Apost-receiving aperture 32 extends between the top surface (C) 28 (FIG. 2 ) and an opposing bottom surface (D) 30 (FIG. 3 ). One ormore detents 38 are defined within the top surface (C). Eachdetent 38 is configured to be in registration with a lug or pin that extends generally radially from aproximal section 58 of therail 42. Upon registration of therail 42 within an associateddetent 38, there is little or no twisting movement of therail 42 in relation to thefoundational block 26. - One or
more apertures 32 extend between the bottom surface (D) 30 and the opposing top surface (C) 28. Each major aperture is configured to receive arail 42. - Each
rail 42 has a proximal section 58 (FIGS. 1, 4 ) that is received by amajor aperture 32 of afoundational block 26. Extending from theproximal section 58 is an optional intermediate section 50 (FIG. 4 ) and adistal section 60. It will be appreciated that thedistal section 60 need not be orthogonal with the intermediate section 50, and that the intermediate section 50 need not be orthogonal with theproximal section 58. Other angular relationships between about 30 and 90 degrees may be desirable, depending on the installation. Further, thedistal section 60 need not be co-planar with the intermediate section 50, and the intermediate section 50 need not be co-planar with theproximal section 58. In such cases a first and second transition region between the respective sections may be curved. - Suitable materials from which a rail system may be made include stainless steel and composites. In practice, the intermediate section 50 and/or the
distal section 60 may be formed so that they have a slightly upward tilt. In this way, under the added weight of a lead curtain, these sections may bend downwardly toward a generally horizontal orientation, thereby resisting slippage of the curtain(s). - Regardless of gantry orientation, one or more radio-
opaque curtains 62 can be hung from thedistal section 60 and/or the intermediate section 50 to allow flexibility in adapting to operator and patient examination requirements. It will be appreciated that thecurtains 62 are preferably formed from an x-ray absorbing material.Such curtains 62 may for example be 20″ long×26″ wide. But thecurtains 62 can be of any length and width. Further, thecurtains 62 may have any desired x-ray attenuation characteristics. - The intermediate section 50 of the
rail system 42 may be desirable for many applications. Such a section allows for the opaque curtain to be positioned further away from any sterile field. Further the patient may be more comfortable because the risk of claustrophobia is reduced. - In one embodiment, there is a
knob 64 that is received at an end of thedistal section 60 of therail 42 for constraining lateral movement of the one or more radio-opaque curtains 62 along thedistal section 60 of therail 42. - Preferably the
apertures 32 terminate at the opposing top surface (C) 28 (FIG. 2 ) andslots 38 extend radially from theapertures 32. Theslots 32 are configured to engagelugs 68 that extend radially from theproximal section 58 of therail 42 to preclude a twisting motion of therail 42 when seated within an associatedaperture 32. This feature influences rail positioning regardless of gantry orientation. - In most uses, a
rail 42 can be twisted within an associatedmajor aperture 32 so that thedistal section 60 of therail 42 can be made to extend substantially horizontally regardless of gantry orientation. - Optionally, the rail position is secured by engaging a
lug 68 within aslot 38. It will be appreciated that thedistal section 60 of therail 42 may be arcuately positioned so that thedistal section 60 extends horizontally. Optionally, if desired, thedistal section 60 may lie in parallel with a face of the gantry. - In some cases, each gantry has one or two
foundational blocks 26 for optimized shielding of the patient and operator from radiation. Eachblock 26 supports arail 42. Preferably there are up to fourblocks 26 per gantry. Placement of theblock 26 is not restricted to a front face of the gantry. The patient table protrudes through the gantry (donut hole). This allows for the patient's anatomy to be positioned adjacent to the gantry's front facing side and the back facing side. It will be appreciated that thefoundational blocks 26 could be and are likely to be attached to either or both sides of thegantry 12 to promote shielding of the technician, physician or patient. Further,foundational blocks 26 may be positioned not only on either gantry face but also on the sides, top or any other suitable location on thegantry 12. - To secure a
foundational block 26 in relation to thegantry 12, means for securement are provided. Such securement means include, for example, a threaded bolt, a screw, a rivet, cement or a glue. - In some cases, the gantry orientation lies between plus and minus 45 degrees from a vertical plane.
- Although the foundation blocks 26 are depicted as generally brick-shaped, it will be appreciated that such blocks may be shaped in various geometries and sizes, and have non-parallel faces that may or may not be planar. For example, some of the faces of the foundational block may be curved in such a way as to avoid sharp corners or edges.
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- 10 shielding system
- 12 gantry
- 14 foundational block optional mounting placements
- 24 front surface (B)
- 26 foundational blocks
- 28 back (gantry-facing) surface (A)
- 30 bottom surface (D)
- 32 rail-receiving aperture
- 38 detent
- 42 rail
- 50 intermediate section of rail
- 58 proximal section of rail
- 60 distal section of rail
- 62 radio-opaque curtain
- 64 knob
- 68 lugs
- 70 first transition region
- 72 second transition region
- While exemplary embodiments are described above, it is not intended that these embodiments describe all possible forms of the invention. Rather, the words used in the specification are words of description rather than limitation, and it is understood that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Additionally, the features of various implementing embodiments may be combined to form further embodiments of the invention.
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