Mammography table
US4015836A · kind A · utility
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8Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 1976 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4423
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mammography machine for examination of a pendant breast contained in a fluid transmission medium. Patient support is provided at the upper rib cage, lower rib cage, and the shoulder adjacent the breast undergoing examination. X-ray scans are accomplished by rotation about a vertical axis extending through the pendant breast. Patient loading is facilitated by a fabric sling rotatably affixed about a horizontal axis adjacent the lower body of the patient.
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