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OPTICALLY ADAPTABLE BREAST COMPRESSION ELEMENT

  • US 20150164426A1
  • Filed: 05/29/2013
  • Published: 06/18/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/25/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A compression element for a breast holding arrangement for mammography examinations, comprising:

  • a supporting structure;

    a first surface; and

    a second surface;

    wherein the supporting structure is configured to be attached to a mounting structure for exerting a compression force on a breast under examination;

    wherein the first and second surfaces are attached to the support structure; and

    wherein the first and second surfaces are arranged facing in opposite directions;

    wherein the second surface is provided to compress the breast under examination;

    wherein the first surface is provided to be visible to a user;

    wherein at least one of the first surface and the second surface is provided as an optically adaptable surface; and

    wherein the first and second surfaces are provided to be at least temporarily partly transparent.

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