Patents by Inventor Ted M. Andrew

Ted M. Andrew has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Mammography apparatus with proportional collimation
    Patent number: 5627869
    Abstract: A mammography apparatus for obtaining mammography images with optimal beam collimation is disclosed. Proportional control of collimator element position based upon compression paddle position and dimension inputs is provided to obtain optimal collimation of the X-ray beam for a desired imaging technique and compressed breast thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: ThermoTrex Corporation
    Inventors: Ted M. Andrew, Kenneth F. Defreitas, Samson L. Pennatto, James A. Princehorn