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Integrated multi-mode mammography/tomosynthesis x-ray system and method

US8565374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2012
Grant dateOct 22, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30068
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for multi-mode breast x-ray imaging which comprises a compression arm assembly for compressing and immobilizing a breast for x-ray imaging, an x-ray tube assembly, and an x-ray image receptor is provided. The system is configured for a plurality of imaging protocols and modes.

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