Abstract: A system includes a patient support including an elongate patient support surface; a pair of locating tracks, each locating track having an inward facing surface, and an outward facing surface in which a series of spaced grooves are defined, the locating tracks being arranged such that a space for a locating bar is defined between the inward facing surfaces, and respective grooves of the outward facing surfaces of the pair of locating tracks are aligned with each other; and a locating bar. The locating bar comprises: a substantially rigid bar structure dimensioned to fit between the inward facing surfaces of the locating tracks; and an end fitting provided at each of opposing ends of the bar structure, each end fitting including an abutment surface, and a resilient locking formation configured to engage in one of the grooves of the respective locating track.

Abstract: A subject support apparatus (1400, 1600) for a radiation therapy device. A subject support apparatus (1400) comprises a subject support (1410), a subject support receiving portion (1420) and a deformable guide (1418). The subject support (1410) is configured to tilt relative to the subject support receiving portion (1420). The deformable guide (1418) comprises a first face (1431) and a second face (1433), wherein, throughout a range of tilt configurations, the first face (1431) is arranged to be in contact, at least in part, with a longitudinal side wall of the subject support (1410).

Abstract: The present application relates to a radiotherapy apparatus for delivering radiation to a subject. The apparatus comprises a source of radiation configured to rotate about an isocenter and emit radiation in a radiation plane containing said isocentre. The apparatus also comprises a subject support surface including a portion configured to be located substantially at the isocenter. The subject support surface comprises a subject support surface rotation mechanism configured to rotate the subject support surface about an axis of rotation parallel to and spaced from an axis that passes through the isocenter. The subject support surface also comprises a first section configured to move from a first position to a second position along at least one of a longitudinal and lateral direction.

Abstract: A method of identifying image shift comprises identifying a position of a reference element in a captured image, comparing the identified position with a predetermined expected position, and identifying image shift if the compared positions do not match.

Abstract: The invention relates to a position indicator for a system for moving a patient in a non-invasive therapy system, wherein the system for moving includes a patient support arranged outside a treatment space of a medical apparatus of the non-invasive therapy system, a treatment table arranged inside the treatment space in the medical apparatus, and a patient bed movable in a longitudinal direction from the patient support to the treatment table and back by means of activation of a transferring mechanism, wherein the position indicator comprises a number of light emitting elements arranged in the patient support and each being arranged to receive activation signals instructing a receiving light emitting element to emit light to indicate positions for treatment equipment.

Abstract: The present application relates to a patient support apparatus for a radiotherapy device. The patient support apparatus comprises a support surface and abase. The patient support apparatus also comprises a first connection assembly connecting the surface and the base, the first connection assembly being connected to the surface at a first connection point, wherein the first connection assembly is coupled to a first driving mechanism configured to effect translation of the first connection point in a substantially vertical direction. The patient support apparatus also comprises a second connection assembly connecting the surface and the base, the second connection assembly being connected to the surface at a second connection point, wherein the second connection assembly is coupled to a second driving mechanism configured to effect translation of the second connection point in the substantially vertical direction.

Abstract: The present application relates to a radiotherapy apparatus for delivering radiation to a subject. The apparatus comprises a source of radiation configured to rotate about an isocenter and emit radiation in a radiation plane containing said isocentre. The apparatus also comprises a subject support surface including a portion configured to be located substantially at the isocenter. The subject support surface comprises a subject support surface rotation mechanism configured to rotate the subject support surface about an axis of rotation parallel to and spaced from an axis that passes through the isocenter. The subject support surface also comprises a first section configured to move from a first position to a second position along at least one of a longitudinal and lateral direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a position indicator for a system for moving a patient in a non-invasive therapy system, wherein the system for moving includes a patient support arranged outside a treatment space of a medical apparatus of the non-invasive therapy system, a treatment table arranged inside the treatment space in the medical apparatus, and a patient bed movable in a longitudinal direction from the patient support to the treatment table and back by means of activation of a transferring mechanism, wherein the position indicator comprises a number of light emitting elements arranged in the patient support and each being arranged to receive activation signals instructing a receiving light emitting element to emit light to indicate positions for treatment equipment.

Abstract: A structural element for use in a radiotherapy system or a magnetic resonance imaging system or a combination of a radiotherapy system and a magnetic resonance imaging system includes a plurality of fibers and a matrix, whereby the plurality of fibers are embedded in the matrix.

Abstract: A system for moving a patient into and from a medical apparatus includes a patient support arranged outside a treatment space of a medical apparatus, a treatment table arranged inside the treatment space in the medical apparatus and a patient bed movable in a longitudinal direction from the patient support to the treatment table and back by activation of a transferring mechanism. The system may further include a coil arrangement including an anterior coil and a support stand, the support stand resting on the patient bed adjacent to longitudinal edges of the patient bed and being slidable along the patient bed in a longitudinal direction when a patient is placed on the bed.

Abstract: A structural element for use in a radiotherapy system or a magnetic resonance imaging system or a combination of a radiotherapy system and a magnetic resonance imaging system includes a plurality of fibers and a matrix, whereby the plurality of fibers are embedded in the matrix.

Abstract: A system for moving a patient into and from a medical apparatus includes a patient support arranged outside a treatment space of a medical apparatus, a treatment table arranged inside the treatment space in the medical apparatus and a patient bed movable in a longitudinal direction from the patient support to the treatment table and back by activation of a transferring mechanism. The system may further include a coil arrangement including an anterior coil and a support stand, the support stand resting on the patient bed adjacent to longitudinal edges of the patient bed and being slidable along the patient bed in a longitudinal direction when a patient is placed on the bed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for supporting one or more cables, wires or hoses during repeated movements between a first and second end position. The arrangement comprises: a component support structure; a component turnable between the first and second end position; one or more elongated cables, wires or hoses; and a winding element. The one or more cables, wires or hoses are lead along the support structure to the winding element and continues to component and the surplus length of the cables, wires or hoses absorbed within the winding element. The invention furthermore relates to a medical device comprising said arrangement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compression arrangement for use in an x-ray imaging apparatus, the arrangement comprising a compression paddle and an actuator for displacing said compression paddle in a distance, said paddle having an extension direction substantially transverse to an object insertion direction. The actuator is operatively arranged to incline said paddle along said extension direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compression arrangement for use in an x-ray imaging apparatus, the arrangement comprising a compression paddle and an actuator for displacing said compression paddle in a distance, said paddle having an extension direction substantially transverse to an object insertion direction. The actuator is operatively arranged to incline said paddle along said extension direction.