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Breast support and immobilization device for radiotherapy

US9913689B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2013
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/1097
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A comfortable, light weight device to properly position and elongate breast tissue for extended periods of time during radiotherapy and other medical procedures. In one embodiment, the breast fixation device is a generally cylindrical inflatable enclosure that wraps around the breast tissue. In another embodiment, the breast fixation device is composed of multiple rings that are placed around the breast tissue and inflated. In a further embodiment, the breast fixation device consists of multiple inflatable fingers which drape around the breast tissue and then squeeze the breast tissue into an elongated position as they are inflated.

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