Breast shield for use during medical imaging examination

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a breast shield for use during a medical imaging examination;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear end elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D415277
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 28, 1998
Date of Patent: Oct 12, 1999
Assignee: KCI New Technologies, Inc. (San Antonio, TX)
Inventors: David M. Tumey (San Antonio, TX), L. Tab Randolph (San Antonio, TX)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Law Firm: Wayne J. Colton, Inc.
Application Number: 0/92,873
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Image Generation Or Radiation Therapy (35) (D24/158)
International Classification: 2401;