Inventors:
Louis Sportelli - Palmerton PA
James F. Winterstein - Glen Ellyn IL
International Classification:
G21K 100
Abstract:
A shielding or masking device for use in conjunction with an X-ray radiation generating source comprised of radiopaque material having a vertically oriented opening having a broader portion twice the width of the upper, narrower portion nearer its distal or lower end to block entirely or confine radiation dosage to a specific area of a subject under observation or inspection and to prevent unnecessary and excessive radiation dosages to the subject during full spine radiographs.