Breast compression paddles utilizing pivoting foam elements
US11596368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/032
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A breast compression paddle has two sidewalls, each having an upper edge. Spanning the two side walls is a leading wall which also has an upper edge and is disposed distal from a bracket that is connected to a compression arm. Foam is secured to a substrate which is movably secured to the bracket and the rigid frame between a first position and a second position. In the first position, portions of the substrate and foam are disposed above the upper edges of all three walls. In the second position, the substrate and all of the foam is disposed below the upper edges of all three walls.
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