Supine breast CT scanner
US12295758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3762
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cone beam CT scanner comprises a receiving section configured to receive a breast of the subject whilst in the supine position, a radiation imaging section comprising an x-ray tube and a detector which face each other and have the receiving section interposed therebetween, and a drive unit operable to move the receiving section to a position suitable for imaging the breast of the subject. A method for breast radiography is also disclosed.
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