US Patent 10973475 Holding and shielding device

A holding device for use with a patient during an X-ray procedure includes an elongated arm having a proximal end and a distal end, a handle at the proximal end, and a retainer mounted on the distal end of the elongated arm for retaining something that is to be used adjacent to the patient during the X-ray procedure. An X-ray shield may be mounted on the arm between the retainer and the handle. There may be hinged joints between the retainer and the handle.