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Apparatus for converting a standard dental x-ray viewbox into an analog or digital viewing system

  • US 20060038141A1
  • Filed: 08/18/2004
  • Published: 02/23/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • (a) at least one attachment member configured so that the apparatus of this invention can be secured on the chassis of a standard dental x-ray viewer;

    (b) at least one Y-axis track mechanism disposed so that it is parallel to the Y-axis of the plane of the translucent viewing plate of a standard dental x-ray viewer;

    (c) a camera housing with one CCD video camera board with lens mounted therein, configured so that it is capable of sliding on said Y-axis track, and positioned in said apparatus so that a well focused image can be captured from a target x-ray film;

    (d) at least one X-axis track mechanism disposed so that it is parallel to the X-axis of the plane of the translucent viewing plate of a standard dental x-ray viewer;

    (e) at least one carrier configured to be slidably mounted on said X-axis track, and mechanically coupled with said Y-axis tracks;

    (f) a locking mechanism capable of selectively locking said camera housing on said Y-axis track;

    (g) a housing configured to accept video and power leads from said CCD video camera;

    (h) a cable capable of carrying power leads to said CCD video camera;

    (i) a cable capable of carrying video from said CCD video camera signals to an external monitor;

    (j) a power supply capable of supplying power the said CCD video camera.

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