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Apparatus for detecting very small breast anomalies

  • US 6,192,143 B1
  • Filed: 10/24/1997
  • Issued: 02/20/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/24/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Apparatus for detecting anomalies in breast tissue which comprises:

  • a movable carriage;

    a detection head mounted on said carriage for movement therewith;

    a palpation finger mounted on said detection head for movement relative to said detection head along a line;

    means for moving said palpation finger along said line into pressure contact with breast surface;

    means for measuring and recording the extent of penetration of said palpation finger into breast surface corresponding to a predetermined force extending said finger;

    means for pivoting said detection head about a first axis;

    means for rotating said detection head about a second axis; and

    means for moving said carriage in at least one direction.

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