Ductal orifice identification by characteristic electrical signal
US6314315A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0531
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides methods and kits relating to identification of ductal orifices on a mammalian breast nipple. The methods employ technology to measure characteristic electrical signals on a nipple surface to locate and image or map the ductal orifices on the nipple surface. Kits are also provided comprising materials for identifying a duct by characteristic electrical signal, and for additionally analyzing the signals, and accessing or marking the ducts once they have been identified by the characteristic electrical signal values.
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