X-ray mammography and/or breast tomosynthesis using a compression paddle with an inflatable jacket enhancing imaging and improving patient comfort
US12059278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/502
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method using an inflatable jacket over the compression paddle of a mammography and/or tomosynthesis system to enhance imaging and improve patient comfort in x-ray breast imaging.
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