Mammogram table
OwnerCheryl A. Galambos McLaughlininventor
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Abstract
A mammogram table for supporting a patient during a breast examination. The mammogram table includes a platform configured to support a patient while lying in a prone position during a breast examination and a pedestal configured to bear the platform and the patient during the breast examination. The mammogram table also includes a breast template configured to position the breasts of the patient during a breast examination and a mounting bracket configured to allow imaging equipment to be attached to the mammogram table. The mammogram table further includes a breast support configured to receive the breasts of the patient.
Claims20
A mammogram table for supporting a patient during a breast examination, the mammogram table comprising:
- a platform configured to support a patient while lying in a prone position during a breast examination;
- a pedestal configured to bear the platform and the patient during the breast examination;
- a breast template, wherein the breast template:
- is configured to position the breasts of the patient during a breast examination;
- and
- includes an arm cutout, wherein the arm cutout provides access to the armpit of the patient while the breast template supports the chest and arm of the patient in the prone position when receiving an underarm examination;
- a mounting bracket configured to allow imaging equipment to be attached to the mammogram table;
- and
- a breast support configured to receive the breasts of the patient.
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A mammogram table for supporting a patient during a breast examination, the mammogram table comprising:
- a platform configured to support a patient while lying in a prone position during a breast examination;
- a pedestal configured to bear the platform and the patient during the breast examination;
- a control configured to allow the height of the platform to be adjusted;
- a breast template, wherein the breast template:
- is configured to position the breasts of the patient during a breast examination;
- and
- includes:
- an aperture configured to allow the breasts of the patient to pass through the breast template;
- and
- an arm cutout, wherein the arm cutout provides access to the armpit of the patient while the breast template supports the chest and arm of the patient in the prone position when receiving an underarm examination;
- a mounting bracket configured to allow imaging equipment to be attached to the mammogram table;
- and
- a breast support configured to receive the breasts of the patient, wherein the breast support:
- includes:
- a cup configured to support the breasts of the patient;
- and
- an opening to receive the breasts of the patient;
- and
- is configured to be placed under the platform such that the breasts of the patient pass through the aperture into the breast support.
The mammogram table of claim 13, wherein the bracket is “L” shaped.
A mammogram table for supporting a patient during a breast examination, the mammogram table comprising:
- a platform configured to support a patient while lying in a prone position during a breast examination;
- a pedestal configured to bear the platform and the patient during the breast examination;
- a control configured to allow the height and angle of the platform to be adjusted;
- one or more casters configured to allow the mammogram table to be moved as desired;
- a pad covering at least a portion of the platform configured to cushion the patient during the breast examination;
- a breast template, wherein the breast template:
- is configured to support the chest of the patient and position the breasts of the patient during a breast examination;
- and
- includes:
- an aperture configured to allow the breasts of the patient to pass through the breast template;
- an arm cutout, wherein the arm cutout provides access to the armpit of the patient while the breast template supports the chest and arm of the patient in the prone position when receiving an underarm examination;
- one or more straps configured to ensure that the patient remains in position during the breast examination;
- a mounting bracket configured to allow imaging equipment to be attached to the mammogram table;
- a left breast support configured to receive the left breast of the patient, wherein the left breast support:
- includes:
- a cup configured to support the left breast of the patient;
- an opening to receive the left breast of the patient;
- and
- a lip near the opening;
- and
- a right breast support configured to receive the right breast of the patient, wherein the right breast support:
- includes:
- a cup configured to support the right breast of the patient;
- an opening to receive the right breast of the patient;
- and
- a lip near the opening;
- and
- a bracket, wherein the bracket is:
- is mounted on the underside of the breast template;
- and
- configured to attach the breast support to the underside of the breast template such that the opening of the breast support is aligned with the aperture of the breast template.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.