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Ultrasound imaging system with pivoting breast compression plates
US9107630B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9107630-B2 |
| Application number | US-76218110-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | Mar 11, 2003 |
| Publication date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
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An ultrasound breast imaging assembly includes first and second compression plates angled with respect to one another, a breast compression area defined between the first and second compression plates, at least one pivot assembly, and an ultrasound probe. The pivot assembly allows relative motion between the first and second compression plates. The ultrasound probe, which is configured to translate over one of the first and second compression plates, includes an active matrix array (AMA) positioned on one of the first and second compression plates.
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The invention claimed is: 1. An ultrasound breast imaging assembly comprising: first and second compression plates that are angled with respect to one another; a breast compression area defined between said first and second compression plates; at least one pivot assembly allowing relative motion between said first and second compression plates, said at least one pivot assembly being operatively and directly connected to each of said first and second compression plates; and a…
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- What does patent US9107630B2 cover?
- An ultrasound breast imaging assembly includes first and second compression plates angled with respect to one another, a breast compression area defined between the first and second compression plates, at least one pivot assembly, and an ultrasound probe. The pivot assembly allows relative motion between the first and second compression plates. The ultrasound probe, which is configured to trans…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Zhang Heidi D, Lawrence Robert F, Lima Gilbert M, and 3 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B8/4218. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 18 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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