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Biopsy locator plate
Assignee: SCHOOL OF MEDICINE CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
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Filing: 1987-09-14
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Granted: 1988-11-15
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Expires: 2007-09-14
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable biopsy paddle for compressing tissue to be examined and assisting localization of a needle relative to a nonpalpable lesion, the paddle including a locator plate having a plurality of tissue access holes of generally uniform diameter and of generally uniform spacing in a first direction, typically the lateral direction. The paddle further includes a guide for permitting movement of the plate in the first direction for a distance of at least half the distance of the spacing, and a bracket for slidably supporting the plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Arana
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3403; A61B90/00; A61B90/10; A61B90/14; A61B90/17; A61B2017/3405; A61B2017/3411
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A locator plate for use with a bracket having a recess for slidably receiving the plate to form a biopsy paddle, said plate including a plurality of tissue access holes of generally uniform diameter and of generally uniform spacing along a first direction and arranged in a plurality of rows generally uniformly spaced in a second direction, said plate also including guide means including at least one elongated slot located in the rim of said locator plate and aligned longitudinally in said first direction to allow said plate to permit movement in said first direction up to a distance equal to at least one-half the distance of the interhole spacing plus one-half the diameter of a tissue access hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A locator plate for use with a bracket having a recess for slidably receiving the plate to form a biopsy paddle, said plate including a plurality of tissue access holes of generally uniform diameter and of generally uniform spacing along a first direction and arranged in a plurality of rows generally uniformly spaced in a second direction, said plate also including guide means including at least one elongated slot located in the rim of said locator plate and aligned longitudinally in said first direction to allow said plate to permit movement in said first direction up to a distance equal to at least one-half the distance of the interhole spacing plus one-half the diameter of a tissue access hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The locator plate of claim 1 in which said plate has a thickened rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The locator plate of claim 1 in which said first direction is the lateral direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The locator plate of claim 1 in which said guide means includes two elongated slots located in the rim of said plate and aligned longitudinally in said first direction to allow said plate to permit movement in said first direction up to a distance equal to at least one-half the distance of the interhole spacing plus one-half the diameter of a tissue access hole.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-11-15 | 1992-05-16 | 1992-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-15 | 1996-05-16 | 1996-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-15 | 2000-05-16 | 2000-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |