426 patents
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System and Method for Synthesizing Low-dimensional Image Data from High-dimensional Image Data Using an Object Grid Enhancement
23 Feb 23
A method for processing breast tissue image data includes processing image data of a patient's breast tissue to generate a high-dimensional grid depicting one or more high-dimensional objects in the patient's breast tissue; determining a probability or confidence of each of the one or more high-dimensional objects depicted in the high-dimensional grid; and modifying one or more aspects of at least one of the one or more high-dimensional objects based at least in part on its respective determined probability or confidence to thereby generate a lower-dimensional format version of the one or more high-dimensional objects.
Haili Chui, Xiaomin Liu, Xiangwei Zhang
Filed: 22 Jul 22
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System and Method for Generating a 2D Image Using Mammography And/or Tomosynthesis Image Data
23 Feb 23
The invention includes a method including the steps of obtaining a plurality of images, each of the images in the plurality having at least one corresponding region, generating a merged image, the merged image also having the corresponding region.
Kevin Kreeger, Andrew P. Smith, Ashwini Kshirsagar, Jun Ge, Xiangwei Zhang, Haili Chui, Christopher Ruth, Yiheng Zhang, Liyang Wei, Jay Stein
Filed: 20 Jul 22
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Implantable Marker Body for Breast Treatment
9 Feb 23
The invention relates to a marker body (10) for marking breast tissue for radiotherapy.
Thorsten KRAUSE, Nils DREWES, Sophie MELZER
Filed: 5 Feb 21
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Dynamic Self-learning Medical Image Method and System
2 Feb 23
A method and system for creating a dynamic self-learning medical image network system, wherein the method includes receiving, from a first node initial user interaction data pertaining to one or more user interactions with the one or more initially obtained medical images; training a deep learning algorithm based at least in part on the initial user interaction data received from the node; and transmitting an instance of the trained deep learning algorithm to the first node and/or to one or more additional nodes, wherein at each respective node to which the instance of the trained deep learning algorithm is transmitted, the trained deep learning algorithm is applied to respective one or more subsequently obtained medical images in order to obtain a result.
Haili CHUI, Zhenxue JING
Filed: 23 Jun 22
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Multi-axis specimen imaging device with embedded orientation markers
31 Jan 23
A specimen holding and positioning apparatus operable to substantially non-movably maintain a specimen (e.g., an excised tissue specimen) in a fixed or stable orientation with respect to the apparatus during imaging operations (e.g., x-ray imaging), transport (e.g., from a surgery room to a pathologist's laboratory), and the like for use in facilitating accurate detection and diagnosis of cancers and/or other abnormalities of the specimen.
Donogh O'Driscoll, Ciaran Purdy, Kimberly A. Fitzpatrick, Marisa H. Borders
Filed: 17 Jul 20
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Systems and Methods for Pivoting Compression Paddles
26 Jan 23
The housing for a breast imaging system contains an x-ray source and is configured to rotate relative to the breast.
Kenneth F. DEFREITAS, Thomas DEYOUNG, Jeffrey Harold PAIGE, Alan REGO, Baorui REN, Jay A. STEIN, David WOLFF
Filed: 9 May 22
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Power modulated endometrial lining tissue ablation
24 Jan 23
A system is configured to delivering radiofrequency power to the endometrial lining tissue of a uterine cavity, including modulating the delivered power so that a measured impedance of the endometrial lining tissue tracks a target impedance as a function of time, wherein the target tissue impedance is derived from a function that approximates a preferred endometrial lining tissue ablation impedance curve that is determined based upon a measured impedance of the endometrial lining tissue after RF power has been delivered for a predetermined initial time period.
William Lucas Churchill, Danielle Gline Allen
Filed: 20 Aug 20
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Apparatus and Associated Methods for Reducing Fluid In Biopsy Tissue Handling System for Improving Imaging Quality
19 Jan 23
A tissue holder assembly includes: a base comprising a bottom member, a central hub extending upwardly from the bottom member, and a circumferential sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom member radially spaced apart from the hub, the circumferential sidewall surrounding the hub and defining an interior region configured for accommodating a cylindrical tissue holder; the base further comprising a raised platform spaced upwardly apart from the bottom member, the central hub extending through a central opening of the platform and configured for supporting the tissue holder; the bottom member, the hub, and the circumferential sidewall collectively defining an annular fluid channel underlying the platform; wherein the fluid channel extends around the hub from an opening in the platform to a fluid exit port in the circumferential sidewall; the base further comprising a flow comb underlying the platform opening and extending into the fluid channel.
Kenneth F. DEFREITAS, Tim STANGO, Tom FARBIZIO
Filed: 25 Nov 20
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Breast Compression and Imaging Systems and Methods
19 Jan 23
A compression paddle with a plurality of markers is advanced towards a patient's breast which has been positioned on a support platform for an imaging procedure.
Shawn ST. PIERRE, Alan REGO, Richard Gladwin EDWARDS, Joseph VARTOLONE, Timothy WELLS
Filed: 16 May 22
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Compression Arm Devices and Methods
12 Jan 23
A compression arm device for compressing a breast in an imaging system with a compression paddle.
Kenneth DEFREITAS, Alan REGO
Filed: 29 Apr 22
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System and Method for Navigating X-ray Guided Breast Biopsy
12 Jan 23
A method of performing a procedure on a breast of a patient includes compressing the breast of the patient with a paddle of an imaging system and performing an initial imaging procedure on the breast of the patient.
Andrew P. SMITH, Julian MARSHALL
Filed: 16 May 22
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Biopsy Device Cannula Seals
12 Jan 23
A biopsy device includes an elongated housing having a manifold, an outer cannula partially and slidably disposed in the manifold, and an inner cannula partially and slidably disposed in a lumen of the outer cannula.
John GIRGENTI, Kenneth F. DEFREITAS, Brent BURCHFIELD, Justin GILLUM
Filed: 25 Nov 20
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Tissue Holder Assembly and Components Thereof
12 Jan 23
A tissue holder cap for covering a tissue holder includes a cover having a perimeter, the cover having an outer surface and an inner surface opposite from the outer surface.
Tim STANGO
Filed: 25 Nov 20
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Image Quality Compliance Tool
5 Jan 23
The technology relates to a methods and systems for improving medical imaging procedures.
Calvin J. WONG, Venkateswarma VADDINENI, Akshay MANI, Nikolaos GKANATSIOS, John LAVIOLA
Filed: 27 Jun 22
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Marker Element for Marking Tissue
5 Jan 23
The invention relates to a marker element for marking body tissue.
Jan RIEGER, Dirk HORNSCHEIDT
Filed: 30 Nov 20
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Marking Element for Marking Tissue
5 Jan 23
The invention relates to a marking element for marking body tissue.
Dirk HORNSCHEIDT
Filed: 30 Nov 20
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Mri Display Output Reflecting Contrast Agent Concentration As a Function of Time
5 Jan 23
A magnetic resonant imaging (MRI) review workstation includes a control processor, and a display integrated or otherwise operatively coupled with the control processor, wherein the control processor is configured to receive and analyze magnetic resonant imaging information pertaining to an imaged volume of tissue, and to cause to be displayed on the display output information that reflects or is otherwise indicative of an absorption rate of a contrast agent in the volume of tissue.
Jiachao Liang, Jimmy R. Roehrig
Filed: 2 May 22
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Surgical stapler
27 Dec 22
A surgical stapler, a cartridge for a surgical stapler, a cutting mechanism for a surgical stapler, and a method of applying surgical staples in a patient are disclosed herein.
Joseph D. Bucciaglia, Richard N. Granger, Allison B. Lyle, Robert E. Schneider, Robert J. Smith
Filed: 29 Jun 20
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Implantable devices and techniques for oncoplastic surgery
27 Dec 22
Described herein are devices for placement in surgically created soft tissue spaces, potential spaces, or cavities.
Gail S. Lebovic, David B. Willis, George D. Hermann, Jonathan M. Olson
Filed: 22 Jul 19
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Systems and methods for automated preparation of biological specimens
27 Dec 22
An automated system for processing a sample contained in a liquid sample container includes an automated tool head configured to rotate about a first axis, and to translate along a second axis different than the first axis, an analytic element positioner having an analytic element holder configured to releasably grip an analytic element, and a specimen transfer device carried by the tool head, wherein the tool head is configured to automatically position a working end of the specimen transfer device to obtain a specimen from a sample container held in the sample container holder, and to transfer the obtained specimen to an analytic element held by the analytic element holder, respectively, through one or both of rotation of the tool head about the first axis and translation of the tool head along the second axis.
Barry F. Hunt, Raymond Jenoski, Ryan Oliva, Michael Cordeiro, Eric Grimes
Filed: 24 Dec 20