公开(公告)号：US11452486B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-27

申请号：US16434064

申请日：2019-06-06

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth Defreitas ,  John Laviola ,  Loren Thomas Niklason ,  Tao Wu ,  Joseph L. Mark ,  Michael E. Miller ,  Jay A. Stein ,  Andrew P. Smith

IPC: A61B6/02 ,  A61B10/02 ,  A61B90/17 ,  A61B90/11 ,  A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B6/12

Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for performing mammography, such as utilizing tomosynthesis in combination with breast biopsy.

公开(公告)号：US11317878B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-03

申请号：US17001349

申请日：2020-08-24

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth Defreitas ,  Anthony Pellegrino ,  Thomas A. Farbizio ,  Roman Janer ,  Georgia Hitzke

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/06 ,  A61N5/10

Abstract: A mammographic imaging system is optimized for use with a single fixed size flat panel digital image receptor. It accommodates compression devices (paddles) of varying sizes, and positions them properly in a field of view of the image receptor. When a compression paddle with size smaller than the field of view of the image receptor is used, the compression paddle can be shifted laterally in the direction parallel to the chest wall, so as to facilitate different views of different size breasts, and permit the image receptor to image as much of the desired tissue as passible. An automatic X-ray collimator restricts the X-ray illumination of the breast in accordance with the compression paddle size and location in the field of view. An anti-scatter grid, mounted inside the image receptor enclosure, just below the top cover of the enclosure, can be retracted out of the field of view of the image receptor for use in magnification imaging.

公开(公告)号：US12150800B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-26

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 ,  A61B6/46 ,  A61B6/50

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：US11890120B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US17732834

申请日：2022-04-29

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： Kenneth Defreitas ,  Alan Rego

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/04

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：US11622736B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-11

申请号：US17150495

申请日：2021-01-15

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth Defreitas ,  Jay A. Stein ,  Alan Rego ,  Christian Dunne ,  Christine Janssen

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/00

Abstract: A breast compression paddle includes a bracket, a rigid substrate, and a foam compressive element. The bracket removably secures the breast compression paddle to an imaging system. The rigid substrate is secured to the bracket and includes a first edge and a second edge disposed opposite the first edge. The foam compressive element is slidably secured to the rigid substrate.

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

IPC: A61B6/50 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/02 ,  A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/46 ,  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：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

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/50

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：US12193853B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-14

申请号：US18417682

申请日：2024-01-19

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth Defreitas ,  John Laviola ,  Loren Niklason ,  Tao Wu ,  Joseph Mark ,  Michael Miller ,  Jay Stein ,  Andrew P. Smith

IPC: A61B6/02 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/12 ,  A61B6/46 ,  A61B6/50 ,  A61B10/00 ,  A61B10/02 ,  A61B90/11 ,  A61B90/17 ,  A61B90/00

Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for performing mammography, such as utilizing tomosynthesis in combination with breast biopsy.

公开(公告)号：US11730434B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-22

申请号：US17368147

申请日：2021-07-06

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth Defreitas ,  Timothy N. Wells ,  Thomas DeYoung ,  Henry Landry ,  Shawn St. Pierre ,  Shawn Hochstetler ,  Joseph Vartolone ,  Neil Roth ,  Michelle Lustrino

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/087 ,  G21K7/00 ,  G01N23/18 ,  G01N23/083 ,  G01N23/06

CPC classification number: A61B6/4435 ,  A61B6/40 ,  A61B6/42 ,  A61B6/4208 ,  A61B6/4233 ,  A61B6/44 ,  A61B6/4405 ,  A61B6/4411 ,  A61B6/4429 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/4447 ,  A61B6/4452 ,  A61B6/46 ,  A61B6/461 ,  A61B6/463 ,  A61B6/465 ,  A61B6/467 ,  A61B6/469 ,  A61B6/508 ,  A61B6/542 ,  A61B6/587 ,  A61B6/588 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/06 ,  G01N23/083 ,  G01N23/087 ,  G01N23/18 ,  G21K7/00 ,  A61B6/4423 ,  G01N2223/301 ,  G01N2223/309 ,  G01N2223/3306 ,  G01N2223/3307 ,  G01N2223/6126

Abstract: A specimen radiography system may include a controller and a cabinet. The cabinet may include an x-ray source, an x-ray detector, and a specimen drawer disposed between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector. The specimen drawer may be automatically positionable along a vertical axis between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector.

公开(公告)号：US11703178B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-18

申请号：US17024872

申请日：2020-09-18

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth Defreitas

IPC: F16M11/42 ,  F16M11/00 ,  F16M13/00 ,  A47B96/14 ,  A47B96/06 ,  A47B57/18

CPC classification number: F16M11/42 ,  A47B96/063 ,  A47B96/1416 ,  A47B96/1466 ,  F16M11/00 ,  F16M13/00 ,  A47B57/18

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a breast compression paddle, includes a base, a lip connected to and extending substantially orthogonal from the base, an arm connected to and extending substantially orthogonal from the base and disposed substantially parallel to the lip, and a tine connected to and extending at an angle to the arm. The lip defines a lip plane, and the tine is oriented towards the lip plane. The apparatus is configured to hold and support a compression paddle.