X-ray imaging apparatus and method for mammography and...

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2006-10-10

2006-10-10

Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Mammography

C378S147000

Reexamination Certificate

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07120224

ABSTRACT:
An x-ray imaging apparatus for mammography. The apparatus places the focal spot of the x-ray source as close as possible to a compression paddle or into a desired region of tissue. The apparatus comprises an x-ray source, a collimator with conditioning optics which focus and direct x-ray radiation to a metal pseudo-target in the collimator or a needle placed along the x-ray beam, paddles for breast compression and a detector. The pseudo-target re-emits monochromatic x-ray radiation with an energy, intensity, and space distribution that are adjustable in accordance with a desired imaging procedure.

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patent: 2002/0003856 (2002-01-01), Gutman
patent: 2002/0014591 (2002-02-01), Ghelmansarai

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