X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Mammography
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Glick, Edward J (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Mammography
C378S021000, C378S114000, C378S115000, C378S116000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07869563
ABSTRACT:
A system for multi-mode breast x-ray imaging which comprises a compression arm assembly for compressing and immobilizing a breast for x-ray imaging, an x-ray tube assembly, and an x-ray image receptor is provided. The system is configured for a plurality of imaging protocols and modes.
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Dec. 3, 2008 Euro
Defreitas Kenneth
Farbizio Tom
Ren Baori
Ruth Chris
Shaw Ian
Cooper & Dunham LLP
Glick Edward J
Hologic Inc.
Midkiff Anastasia
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