Timer circuit for X-ray imaging system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11872072
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17282159

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A timer circuit for an X-ray imaging system having an X-ray generator used to generate images of a patient. The circuit includes a current sensor connected between a main power system and a circuit interrupter, wherein the circuit interrupter is also connected to the X-ray generator. The circuit also includes a timing device coupled between the current sensor and a control computer. The timing device is triggered when a current level detected by the current sensor exceeds an idle current level wherein X-rays are not generated by the X-ray generator. The timing device then measures a time period that the idle current level is exceeded. When the measured time period exceeds a predetermined time period by 10%, the circuit interrupter is activated to turn off current flow to the X-ray generator.

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SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA INC40 LIBERTY BLVD MALVERN PA 19355

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Bailey, Eric M North Hampton, US 36 1136
Johnson, Jeffrey West Newbury, US 147 1802

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