Means for supporting an object during radiographic analysis

This invention discloses a means for supporting an object, or a portion thereof, during radiographic analysis. The means comprises a hollow reservoir adapted to receive and hold a constant volume of fluid material within the interior thereof, said reservoir having a pouch-like flexible member forming a wall or a portion thereof which can be adapted to receive and support the object undergoing analysis during radiographic exposure. A second flexible member forms all or a portion of a second wall and means operatively connected to the second flexible member for moving the second flexible member so as to cause a corresponding movement of the pouch-like member. During use, the second flexible member is moved in such a manner as to cause an enlargement of the pouch-like deformation of the pouch-like flexible member. After the object to be examined is inserted in the enlarged deformation, the second flexible member is moved so as to cause the pouch-like flexible member to conform to the exterior surface of the object and thereby provide proper support during the radiographic procedure