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Ultrasonic cellular tissue screening system

  • US 7,556,603 B2
  • Filed: 08/29/2005
  • Issued: 07/07/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/13/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for screening breast tissue, comprising:

  • an ultrasound probe, wherein the probe is adapted to generate a series of cross-sectional images of the breast tissue;

    a carrier adapted to support the ultrasound probe and to progressively move the probe over the breast tissue;

    a pad to cover the nipple of the breast tissue, wherein the pad appears in the series of cross-sectional images to identify the nipple as a reference point; and

    a fabric covering adapted to hold the breast tissue and the pad in place as the probe is moved over the breast tissue.

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