JP-2022516902-A5 -

Dates

Publication Date

20221222

Application Date

20191231

Description

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and/or scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention relates. Methods and components/materials similar to or equivalent to those described herein are used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the present invention, but exemplary methods and/or components/materials are described below. In case of conflict, this specification, including definitions, shall prevail. In addition, materials, components, methods, and examples are illustrative only and not necessarily intended to be limiting. The present invention provides, for example, the following: (Item 1) A patient head protection device for protecting the upper body portion of a patient from collision with an X-ray machine, wherein the device is A head protection shield equipped with a face protector shield, A support platform equipped with a base unit for receiving the patient's head, A hinge for pivotably attaching the head protection shield to the support platform, An adjuster unit that allows vertical adjustment of the distance between the face protector shield and the base unit, thereby enabling it to fit various head sizes. A device equipped with these features. (Item 2) The head protection device according to item 1, wherein vertical adjustment includes vertical movement of the face protector shield relative to the base unit. (Item 3) The head protection device according to item 1, wherein vertical adjustment includes vertical sliding movement of the face protector shield relative to the base unit. (Item 4) The head protection device according to item 1, wherein the adjuster unit is equipped with a sliding mechanism that enables vertical movement of the face protector shield relative to the base unit. (Item 5) The head protection device according to item 1, wherein the support platform comprises a vertical wall extending perpendicularly from the base unit, and the hinge connects the head protection shield to the support platform via the rear surface of the vertical wall. (Item 6) The head protection device according to item 1, wherein the adjuster unit comprises a hollow bracket having an open upper end and a bottom end, the head protection shield comprises an elongated rod extending from the face protector shield, and the hollow bracket is configured to receive the elongated rod through the open upper end and to allow vertical movement of the elongated rod within the hollow bracket. (Item 7) The head protection device according to item 6, wherein the support platform comprises a vertical wall extending perpendicularly from the base unit, the vertical wall comprising a groove, and the hollow bracket configured to fit into the groove. (Item 8) The head protection device according to item 5, wherein the hinge is attached to the bottom end of the rear surface and is configured to facilitate the pivoting movement of the shield relative to the support platform. (Item 9) The head protection device according to item 1, wherein the head protection shield further comprises a side protector shield for protecting the sides of the patient's head. (Item 10) The head protection device according to item 1, further comprising a stopper for locking the shield to the support platform, thereby locking the pivotal movement of the shield relative to the support platform. (Item 11) The head protection device according to item 1, wherein the adjuster unit comprises a locking member configured to adjust the distance of the shield from the support platform and to lock the vertical movement of the shield relative to the platform. (Item 12) The head protection device according to item 1, wherein at least the shield is made from a radioactive material. (Item 13) The head protection device according to item 1, wherein the support platform is manufactured from a radiopaque material. (Item 14) The head protection device according to item 1, wherein the face protector shield has multiple openings to allow for a comfortable, relaxing, and/or well-ventilated environment for the patient. (Item 15) The shield is a head protection device as described in item 1, manufactured from carbon fiber. (Item 16) The support platform is made from carbon fiber, the head protection device described in item 1. (Item 17) The head protection device according to item 1, further comprising mounting means for connecting the shield and/or support platform to a subsystem, add-on system, patient table, patient chair, and/or patient bed. (Item 18) The head protection device according to item 1, further comprising a collision sensor configured within the shield to detect a collision. (Item 19) The head protection device according to item 1, further comprising a speaker configured within the shield to generate an audio signal. (Item 20) The head protection device according to item 19, further comprising a microphone configured within the shield to receive an audio signal. (