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Mammography system with rearwardly tilting mammograph

US5305365A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 24, 1992
Grant dateApr 19, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/0414
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mammography system with a variable angle, rearwardly tilting mammograph adjustable to individual, standing or sitting patients in forwardly leaning posture to maximize breast tissue exposure to the mammograph by gravity. The invention covers both the mammograph machine and the mammography method.

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