X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-24
2008-09-30
Ho, Allen C. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
C378S037000, C378S121000, C378S143000, C600S431000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07430276
ABSTRACT:
A mammography method images breast tissue with an end window X-ray transmission tube to detect the presence of neovascular micro-vessels as defining vascular structure associated with a suspect tumorous mass. A kit therefor has a high-efficiency, end window X-ray transmission tube and a supply of a contrast agent.
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Vullo Thomas
Wang Chia-Gee
Ho Allen C.
Ladas & Parry LLP
Nanodynamics-88
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