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Functional thermal imaging apparatus

  • US 5,999,842 A
  • Filed: 05/29/1997
  • Issued: 12/07/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/29/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Apparatus comprising:

  • a table having an opening through which a prone patient'"'"'s breast can be suspended freely downward;

    a thermal radiation sensor;

    a mirror assembly configured to reflect thermal radiation from the suspended breast to said sensor, said mirror assembly defining a reflective surface area having an effectively conical configuration oriented to extend circumferentially around the suspended breast; and

    an air handling system including an air conditioning unit operative to chill ambient air, said air handling system being operative to direct said chilled air against the suspended breast.

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