Compression device for a mammography x-ray apparatus

Details Compression device for a mammography x-ray apparatus Compression device for a mammography x-ray apparatus

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Ho, Allen C. (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Mammography

C378S208000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07978812

ABSTRACT:
A compression device for a mammography x-ray apparatus comprises the breast in a manner that is as comfortable as possible for the patient. For this purpose, a compression device has a frame that two-dimensionally stretches an elastic membrane and is designed so that the breast of a patient that is to be compressed by the compression device is compressed solely by the elastic membrane.

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