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US20130129039 |
X-RAY MAMMOGRAPHY AND/OR BREAST TOMOSYNTHESIS USING A COMPRESSION PADDLE WITH AN INFLATABLE JACKET ENHANCING IMAGING AND IMPROVING PATIENT COMFORT
A system and method using an inflatable jacket over the compression paddle of a mammography and/or tomosynthesis system to enhance imaging and improve patient comfort in x-ray breast imaging. |
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US20110268255 |
BREAST POSITIONING DURING MAMMOGRAPHY EXPOSURES
The present embodiments relate to an add-on unit for an object table of a mammography device for positioning a breast of a patient during an X-ray exposure. The add-on unit permits a symmetric... |
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US20130315381 |
IMAGING SYSTEM SUBJECT SUPPORT MOTION ALGORITHM(S)
An imaging system (400) includes a subject support (412) configured to carry a subject being imaged in an examination region of the imaging system and a subject support controller (418) that... |
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US20120033786 |
MAMMOGRAPHY PAD
A mammography pad for use with a mammography unit for providing comfort to a patient during a mammography examination. The mammography pad includes a flexible substrate configured to overlie a... |
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US20110082361 |
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN IMAGING EXAMINATION SYSTEM
A method is disclosed for controlling an imaging examination system for examination of a patient. In at least one embodiment, the imaging examination system includes a first imaging examination... |
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US20100135458 |
X-Ray Apparatus for Bone Density Assessment and Monitoring
The present invention relates to a dual energy X-ray apparatus and method for osteoporosis assessment and monitoring. The present invention takes a bone densitometry reading of a patient's wrist... |
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US20150250432 |
Microfiber Radiography Comfort Device
A radiography comfort device may be selectively attached to a panel of a medical imaging device. The radiography comfort device includes a woven microfiber fabric and a first adhesive that are... |
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US20120027167 |
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VETERINARY CT SCANS
A substantially X-ray transparent animal restraint enclosure having an open base structure and a lid which is configured to substantially close the base structure. The lid is movable from a closed... |
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US20130308752 |
Apparatus and Method for Detecting Lymphedema Using X-Ray Scans
A system for detecting lymphedema comprising a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry system and one or more spacer pads disposed within a field of view of the dual energy x-ray absorptiometry system.... |
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US20120093300 |
ARRANGEMENT OF ANALYZER MEASURING WINDOW
The invention relates to an arrangement of a measuring window in a continuously operated X-ray analyzer (1), said analyzer being is used particularly for analyzing elemental contents in solid,... |
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US20110007868 |
SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR BREAST IRRADIATION
A support system for breast irradiation including a turntable for supporting and rotating a patient about a generally vertical rotational axis, a body-leaning support for supporting the patient... |
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US20150023476 |
COMPACT MECHANISM FOR MOVING A COMPRESSION PADDLE
A mammography or tomosynthesis apparatus, comprising a mechanism configured to move a paddle, relative to a detector platform fixed to a main body of the apparatus, to compress a patient's breast... |
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US20060227939 |
Bite piece for a dental x-ray system
A bite piece is provided for use with a dental x-ray system. A substantially straight first portion extends to a curved second portion. An end of the second portion opposite the first portion has... |
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US20100329414 |
IMAGE GUIDED RADIATION THERAPY
Radiation therapy of a lesion in a part of a patient is carried out by maintaining the patient on a patient support table in fixed position using an immobilization device while the table is... |
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US20140328470 |
COMPOSITE SKULL PINS WITH REDUCED X-RAY SIGNATURE
A composite skull pin comprising: a core comprising a cone terminating in a distal point, the core being formed out of a substantially radiotranslucent material; anda jacket comprising a hollow... |
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US20080299605 |
USEFUL SPECIMEN TRANSPORT APPARATUS WITH INTEGRAL CAPABILITY TO ALLOW THREE DIMENSIONAL X-RAY IMAGES
The present invention provides new and useful features and mechanisms for the localization and transport of biopsy specimens. The invention having a specimen board, an absorbent material in... |
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US20140072109 |
RADIATION SYSTEM WITH ROTATING PATIENT SUPPORT
A patient support system includes a patient support having a surface for supporting a patient and a longitudinal axis, and a positioner coupled to the patient support for positioning the patient... |
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US20100172468 |
MOBILE MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHODS
A mobile medical imaging device that allows for multiple support structures, such as a tabletop or a seat, to be attached, and in which the imaging gantry is indexed to the patient by translating... |
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US20090213986 |
COMPRESSION DEVICE FOR A MAMMOGRAPHY X-RAY APPARATUS
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... |
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US20150092926 |
Medical Imaging Device with a Gripping Module
A medical imaging device includes a gripping module having at least a first holding grip and a second holding grip. The first holding grip and the second holding grip are configured for holding by... |
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US20100128843 |
Device for Locating a Female Breast for Diagnostic Imaging and Intervention
A device for fixing or locating a breast of a female patient in a medical diagnostic examination instrument comprises an elastic annular-shaped fixing means and also a net fastened thereto which... |
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US20100322382 |
PIN BASE SENSOR FOR HIGH-THROUGHPUT MACROMOLECULAR CRYSTALLOGRAPHY
Sensing methods and a compact, sample holding pin base sensor are provided for detecting if a sample pin is, for example, properly mounted on a goniometer used for automated, high throughput... |
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US20140341338 |
Mammography-Apparatus, Paddle and Method of Measuring a Contact Area Between a Breast and the Mammography-Apparatus
Mammography-apparatus for detecting malignant cells in a breast, comprising an x-ray source and an x-ray detector that cooperates with the x-ray source for providing an x-ray image of said breast,... |
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US20120080038 |
Procedure Radiograph Orientation Device and Methods of Use
Procedure radiograph orientation devices and methods of use are provided for stabilization and orientation of a patient's anatomy for a variety of surgical interventions. Additionally, devices of... |
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US20140177791 |
PRESS PLATE AND RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING APPARATUS
A press plate that includes: a plate shaped press portion that is capable of resilient deformation; a first slit that is provided to a first wall portion of a support body with length direction... |
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US20100046699 |
FLUOROSCOPY INSTALLATION
A system for moving a test object for a fluoroscopy unit includes a test carriage configured to be fixable to the test object and a guide element rotatable about a rotational axis, wherein the... |
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US20100080345 |
Breast Locating Means for a Diagnostic Instrument for Examining a Female Breast
A device is provided herein for locating a breast of a female patient. In one embodiment, the locating device is adapted to be inserted into an opening within a patient table. The locating device... |
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US20080294264 |
SHOULDER JOINT
A shoulder joint is provided. The shoulder joint includes a main support, a fold-out arm, first and second carriages arranged on the main support, and a first coupling that is operable to couple... |
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US20110299664 |
X-Ray Device Having Head Stabilizing Member
An X-ray device includes a rotating unit that rotates an X-ray emitter and an opposing X-ray receiver about a patient's head. X-rays are emitted by the X-ray emitter and received by the X-ray... |
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US20090175409 |
DENTAL X-RAY APPARATUS COMPRISING A PATIENT-POSITIONING SYSTEM ARRANGED ON A SUPPORT AND PROVIDED WITH A FOREHEAD REST
The invention proposes a dental X-ray apparatus comprising a patient-positioning system arranged on a support and having a forehead rest. A horizontally pivotable bearing arm is arranged on the... |
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US20130251113 |
APPARATUS
A bed-type compression mechanism of related art is still desired to be improved to reduce a burden on a subject and to increase operability of an operator. An apparatus includes a bed configured... |
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US20080260108 |
METHOD OF USE OF AREAS OF REDUCED ATTENUATION IN AN IMAGING SUPPORT
A patient imaging support is provided having first and second areas of reduced imaging energy attenuation to avoid increased in imaging energy by automatic exposure control voids during use of a... |
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US20130148778 |
SCAN START AND/OR END POSITION IDENTIFIER
A subject support (118) for an imaging system (100) includes a moveable portion (122) that includes a surface (204) on which the subject is loaded and that is configured to move into an... |
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US20130034205 |
Well Plate
An apparatus for preparing samples for measurement by x-ray fluorescence spectrometry. A plate has one or more holes passing through the plate. The holes are covered by a film on one side of the... |
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US20090175408 |
COMPRESSION PADDLE AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME IN VARIOUS MEDICAL PROCEDURES
A compression paddle includes a frame defining a hollow cavity. The cavity has two opposed ends. A plurality of filaments is attached to at least one of the two opposed ends of the cavity such... |
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US20150023467 |
Well Plate
The present invention includes an apparatus for preparing samples for measurement by x-ray fluorescence spectrometry. The apparatus comprises a plate having one or more holes passing through the... |
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US20130089179 |
Equine Foot Imaging Platform and Method
An imaging platform assembly is used to support a hoofed animal, especially horses, during a foot imaging process. The platform assembly includes a platform and flush mounted turntables that allow... |
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US20090213997 |
Medical cushion
A medical cushion is provided. The medical cushion has at least one x-ray positive and at least one electromagnetic marker and a soft filler material that yields to the force exerted by the weight... |
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US20120321051 |
PATIENT SUPPORT FOR AN ODONTOLOGICAL X-RAY APPARATUS
The invention relates to a patient support (17) for an odontological x-ray apparatus, which can be arranged e.g. to a patient support station (18) of the x-ray apparatus (10). The patient support... |
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US20090245474 |
Specimen alignment and head holding system for imaging machines government rights
A laboratory specimen, such as a mouse or rat, can be accurately and repeatedly imaged in an imaging machine, such as an MRI machine, when securely positioned on a specimen support bed. The... |
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US20080037711 |
Apparatus for positioning and labeling an appendage in x-radiography
A frame for positioning and labeling an appendage relative to an x-ray cassette during x-radiography. In one embodiment, the frame includes an x-ray transparent plate having a first surface and a... |
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US20090213988 |
SAMPLE MODULE WITH SAMPLE STREAM SPACED FROM WINDOW, FOR X-RAY ANALYSIS SYSTEM
An x-ray analysis system with an x-ray source for producing an x-ray excitation beam directed toward an x-ray analysis focal area; and a sample chamber for presenting a fluid sample to the x-ray... |
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US20110142197 |
PATIENT POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR PANORAMIC DENTAL RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM
A patient positioning system for a panoramic dental radiation imaging system, including an upright support, and a patient positioning arm with chin rest mounted thereto. Wands are each rotatably... |
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US20120020464 |
RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE AND COMPRESSION PADDLE
A radiographic image capturing device includes a subject table including a pressed surface against which a breast of a subject is pressed; and a compression paddle support portion including a... |
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US20140348291 |
X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME
Provided is an X-ray imaging apparatus including an X-ray source to emit an X-ray onto a breast, a detector assembly configured to detect the X-ray transmitted through the breast, a compression... |
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US20130119267 |
IN SITU HOLDER ASSEMBLY
An in situ optical specimen holder is disclosed which allows imaging and analysis during dynamic experimentation. This holder assembly includes a set of focusing and reflection optics along with... |
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US20100142674 |
METHOD AND SUPPORT DEVICE FOR MEASURING JAWBONE MINERAL DENSITY
There are provided a method and support device for measuring jawbone mineral density using a jawbone X-ray image. The method for measuring jawbone mineral density includes: obtaining a jawbone... |
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US20090129556 |
PATIENT POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY AND RADIOTHERAPY
The system provides new ways to ensure that a patient is positioned correctly, e.g. identically with an original planning scan if the patient is to undergo radiotherapy. The system also detects if... |
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US20110188639 |
RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING APPARATUS
A reference frame is described for use in a radiographic procedure. The reference frame is positionable relative to a joint or bone to be imaged, and is radio-transparent. The frame has embedded... |
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US20130251112 |
APPARATUS
A bed-type compression mechanism of related art is still desired to be improved to reduce a burden on a subject and to increase operability of an operator. An apparatus includes a bed configured... |