公开(公告)号：US20210038173A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-11

申请号：US16981350

申请日：2019-05-22

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： Kenneth DEFREITAS ,  Alan REGO

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/00

Abstract: A compression arm device for compressing a breast in an imaging system with a compression paddle. The compression arm device includes a drive for moving the compression paddle towards the breast such that the drive provides a variable resistance during a contact of the compression paddle with the breast.

公开(公告)号：US20210030375A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-04

申请号：US16981950

申请日：2019-05-24

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： Kenneth F. DEFREITAS ,  Thomas DEYOUNG ,  Jeffrey Harold PAIGE ,  Alan REGO ,  Baorui REN ,  Jay A. STEIN ,  David WOLFF

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/00

Abstract: The housing for a breast imaging system contains an x-ray source and is configured to rotate relative to the breast. The housing for an x-ray receptor has a breast support platform and extends from an arm assembly which rotates independently from the x-ray source housing. A compression arm assembly connected to the arm assembly moves between a first linear position proximate the x-ray receptor housing and a second linear position distal the x-ray receptor housing. A pair of extension arms are pivotably connected to a strut which removably secures a compression paddle to the compression arm assembly substrate. The extension arms move between a first pivoted position substantially aligned with the strut and a second pivoted position disposed at an angle to the strut.

公开(公告)号：US20250114055A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-10

申请号：US18889758

申请日：2024-09-19

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Alan REGO ,  Andrew SMITH ,  David WOLFF ,  Kenneth F. DEFREITAS

IPC: A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B90/00 ,  G16H10/60

Abstract: A method of compressing a breast of a patient with a breast imaging system includes obtaining an x-ray area of the breast of the patient. The x-ray area of the breast is compared to a data set, and a target force is based at least in part on the comparison is identified. A compressive force is applied to the breast, and is based at least in part on the target force. The breast is imaged with the breast imaging system.

公开(公告)号：US20240023916A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-25

申请号：US18349244

申请日：2023-07-10

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： John W. ROBINSON ,  Kenneth DEFREITAS ,  Adrian HUNSDON ,  Rachel CHANDLER ,  Ashwini KSHIRSAGAR ,  David WOLFF ,  Alan REGO

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/04

CPC classification number: A61B6/46 ,  A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/4435 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/548

Abstract: A method of imaging a breast of a patient using an imaging system includes applying, with a first component of the imaging system, a compressive force to the breast. A second component of the imaging system is positioned in a start position. The imaging system sends a first guidance signal to the patient. An imaging procedure of the breast is performed with the second component of the imaging system. Subsequent to performing the imaging procedure, a second guidance signal is sent to the patient.

公开(公告)号：US20230121488A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-20

申请号：US17910311

申请日：2021-03-22

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： Baorui REN ,  Kenneth DEFREITAS ,  Alan REGO ,  Christopher RUTH ,  Andrew P. SMITH ,  Zhenxue JING ,  Jay A. STEIN

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/02 ,  A61B90/00

Abstract: A method of imaging a breast compressed with a foam paddle includes emitting an x-ray energy from an x-ray source towards the breast and the foam paddle having a plurality of upper markers and a plurality of lower markers, wherein the plurality of lower markers are movable relative to the upper markers. The x-ray energy is detected at a detector disposed opposite the breast from the x-ray source. An image of the compressed breast is generated based on the detected x-ray energy. At least one of the plurality of upper markers and at least one of the plurality of lower markers is identified in the image. A thickness of the compressed breast at a plurality of thickness locations is determined, wherein each of the plurality of thickness locations corresponds to at least one of the plurality of lower markers.

公开(公告)号：US20220218294A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-14

申请号：US17574777

申请日：2022-01-13

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Alan REGO ,  Andrew SMITH ,  David WOLFF ,  Kenneth F. DEFREITAS

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/00

Abstract: A method of compressing a breast of a patient with a breast imaging system includes obtaining an x-ray area of the breast of the patient. The x-ray area of the breast is compared to a data set, and a target force is based at least in part on the comparison is identified. A compressive force is applied to the breast, and is based at least in part on the target force. The breast is imaged with the breast imaging system.

公开(公告)号：US20250000465A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-02

申请号：US18765511

申请日：2024-07-08

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth F. DEFREITAS ,  Alan REGO ,  Richard Gladwin EDWARDS ,  Zhenxue JING ,  Jay A. STEIN ,  Timothy N. WELLS ,  Diane M. CONLIN ,  Christine JANSSEN

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/02 ,  A61B6/03 ,  A61B6/50

Abstract: While performing a tomosynthesis procedure, the breast of a patient is compressed between two compression elements to create an imaging condition. Foam is secured to the rigid substrate of a one of the compression elements. The patient's chest wall is aligned with the leading edge surface of the foam. The inner side of the breast is disposed proximate the lateral edge surface of the foam and the outer side of the breast is disposed proximate the outer lateral edge surface of the foam. A mid-plane is disposed between the inner and outer lateral edge surfaces of the foam. An interface connects a leading edge surface of the foam and compressive surfaces. A portion of the leading edge surface which is aligned with the mid-plane is incompletely compressed.

公开(公告)号：US20240197269A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18402915

申请日：2024-01-03

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth DEFREITAS ,  Alan REGO

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/50

CPC classification number: A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/0435

Abstract: A compression arm device for compressing a breast in an imaging system with a compression paddle. The compression arm device includes a drive for moving the compression paddle towards the breast such that the drive provides a variable resistance during a contact of the compression paddle with the breast.

公开(公告)号：US20230301607A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-28

申请号：US18196029

申请日：2023-05-11

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Alan REGO ,  Joseph VARTOLONE

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/02 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/44

Abstract: A bracket body releasably secures a compression element to the compression arm of a breast imaging system. A pair of parallel lateral arms extends from a rigid frame which extends from the bracket. A span connects the ends of the lateral arms opposite the bracket and a flexible membrane extends from the span towards the bracket body.

公开(公告)号：US20210361246A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-25

申请号：US16981943

申请日：2019-05-24

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： Kenneth F. DEFREITAS ,  Richard Gladwin EDWARDS ,  Brad Michael KELLER ,  Christine JANSSEN ,  Alan REGO

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/02

Abstract: A breast compression paddle has two sidewalk, each having an upper edge. Spanning the two side walls is a leading wall which also has an upper edge and is disposed distal from a bracket that is connected to a compression arm. Foam is secured to a substrate which is movably secured to the bracket and the rigid frame between a first position and a second position. In the first position, portions of the substrate and foam are disposed above the upper edges of all three walls. In the second position, the substrate and all of the foam is disposed below the upper edges of all three walls.