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公开(公告)号：US11701068B2
公开(公告)日：2023-07-18
申请号：US17744975
申请日：2022-05-16
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor： Shawn St. Pierre , Alan Rego , Richard Gladwin Edwards , Joseph Vartolone , Timothy Wells
CPC classification number: A61B6/0414 , A61B6/0435 , A61B6/0492 , A61B6/461 , A61B6/502
Abstract: A compression paddle with a plurality of markers is advanced towards a patient's breast which has been positioned on a support platform for an imaging procedure. An initial position of the compression paddle is detected relative to the support platform when a portion of the breast is contacted. An initial marker is identified which is associated with a feature of the breast when the compression paddle is in the initial position. A compression target marker is based at least in part on the initial position and the initial marker.
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公开(公告)号：US11364000B2
公开(公告)日：2022-06-21
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
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.
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公开(公告)号：US11357456B2
公开(公告)日：2022-06-14
申请号：US16981362
申请日：2019-05-22
Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.
Inventor： Shawn St. Pierre , Alan Rego , Richard Gladwin Edwards , Joseph Vartolone , Timothy Wells
Abstract: A compression paddle with a plurality of markers is advanced towards a patients breast which has been positioned on a support platform for an imaging procedure. An initial position of the compression paddle is detected relative to the support platform when a portion of the breast is contacted. An initial marker is identified which is associated with a feature of the breast when the compression paddle is in the initial position. A compression target marker is based at least in part on the initial position and the initial marker.
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公开(公告)号：US11350891B2
公开(公告)日：2022-06-07
申请号：US16981350
申请日：2019-05-22
Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.
Inventor： Kenneth Defreitas , Alan Rego
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.
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公开(公告)号：US12295771B2
公开(公告)日：2025-05-13
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
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.
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公开(公告)号：US12268534B2
公开(公告)日：2025-04-08
申请号：US18402915
申请日：2024-01-03
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor： Kenneth Defreitas , Alan Rego
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.
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公开(公告)号：US12121376B2
公开(公告)日：2024-10-22
申请号：US17574777
申请日：2022-01-13
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor： Alan Rego , Andrew Smith , David Wolff , Kenneth F. Defreitas
CPC classification number: A61B6/0414 , A61B6/0435 , A61B6/502
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.
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公开(公告)号：US11832783B2
公开(公告)日：2023-12-05
申请号：US17739279
申请日：2022-05-09
Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.
Inventor： Kenneth F. Defreitas , Thomas DeYoung , Jeffrey Harold Paige , Alan Rego , Baorui Ren , Jay A. Stein , David Wolff
CPC classification number: A61B6/0414 , A61B6/0435 , A61B6/502 , A61B6/025 , A61B6/032
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.
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公开(公告)号：US11426132B2
公开(公告)日：2022-08-30
申请号：US16981934
申请日：2019-05-24
Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.
Inventor： Kenneth F. Defreitas , Alan Rego , Richard Gladwin Edwards , Christine Janssen , Zhenxue Jing , Jay A. Stein , Diane M. Conlin , Timothy N. Wells , Cornell Lee Williams
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.
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公开(公告)号：US20210259646A1
公开(公告)日：2021-08-26
申请号：US17314806
申请日：2021-05-07
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor： Kenneth F. DeFreitas , Tarpit Patel , Alan Rego , Danielle Niremberg
Abstract: A breast support platform for an x-ray imaging system includes a housing having a compression plate and a front wall, and a heating system disposed at least partially within the housing. The heating system is configured to heat at least a portion of the compression plate, at least a portion of the front wall, or at least a portion of the compression plate and the front wall. In an example, the heating system includes a transparent conducting film coupled to an inner surface of the housing. In another example, the heating system includes a blower disposed at least partially within the housing, and the blower is configured to channel hot air across an inner surface of the housing.
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