Enrique Pizarro

US Patent:

20150041686, Feb 12, 2015

Filed:

Aug 8, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/962938

Inventors:

Enrique Pizarro - New York NY, US

International Classification:

G21F 3/00

US Classification:

2505191, 2505151, 29428

Abstract:

A new and improved radiation shielding device is disclosed. The shielding device has applications in medical imaging procedures where the device can be used to protect sensitive organs from unnecessary exposure to radiation. Various features of the device include its light weight, smaller size, composition, and significantly greater flexibility in use than traditional radiation shields. The device may be constructed for a number of different applications and radiation intensities. The shielding device may be used to protect male, female, adult, and pediatric patients in various ways Innovative methods of using, and positioning, the device are also disclosed.