Patents Assigned to Hologic, Inc.
  • Integrated multi-mode mammography/tomosynthesis x-ray system and method
    Patent number: 11617548
    Abstract: A system for multi-mode breast x-ray imaging which comprises a compression arm assembly for compressing and immobilizing a breast for x-ray imaging, an x-ray tube assembly, and an x-ray image receptor is provided. The system is configured for a plurality of imaging protocols and modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth DeFreitas, Thomas Farbizio, Baorui Ren, Christopher Ruth, Ian Shaw, Andrew P. Smith, Jay Stein
  • UTERINE DISTENSION FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH PERISTALTIC PUMPS
    Publication number: 20230096757
    Abstract: A pump cartridge for mounting on a drive rotor includes a roller assembly having first and second hubs maintained in a spaced apart relationship and defining an axis, and a plurality of planetary rollers arranged in a circumferentially spaced orientation about the axis, the rollers mounted to the hubs displacement radially outward. One or more compressible tubing lines are interposed between the rollers and an interior wall of the pump cartridge housing. The housing and the first and second hubs collectively define a passageway through which a spreader on the drive rotor extends and may be rotated relative to the roller assembly to displace the rollers radially outward to thereby compress the tubing lines against the interior wall. A coupling feature on the first hub engages a roller driving feature of the rotor, so that rotation of the rotor causes rotation of the roller assembly about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Danny Macari, Mathew John Whitney
  • SURGICAL IMPLANT FOR MARKING SOFT TISSUE
    Publication number: 20230093141
    Abstract: An implantable tissue marker device is provided to be placed in a soft tissue site through a surgical incision. The device can include a bioabsorbable body in the form of a spiral and defining a spheroid shape for the device, the spiral having a longitudinal axis, and turns of the spiral being spaced apart from each other in a direction along the longitudinal axis. A plurality of markers can be disposed on the body, the markers being visualizable by a radiographic imaging device. The turns of the spiral are sufficiently spaced apart to form gaps that allow soft tissue to infiltrate between the turns and to allow flexibility in the device along the longitudinal axis in the manner of a spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: George D. HERMANN, David B. WILLIS, Michael J. DREWS, Gail S. LEBOVIC, James B. STUBBS
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TARGETED OBJECT ENHANCEMENT TO GENERATE SYNTHETIC BREAST TISSUE IMAGES
    Publication number: 20230082494
    Abstract: A method for processing breast tissue image data includes obtaining image data of a patient's breast tissue, processing the image data to generate a set of image slices, the image slices collectively depicting the patient's breast tissue; feeding image slices of the set through each of a plurality of object-recognizing modules, each of the object-recognizing modules being configured to recognize a respective type of object that may be present in the image slices; combining objects recognized by the respective object-recognizing modules to generate a synthesized image of the patient's breast tissue; and displaying the synthesized image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Haili CHUI, Liyang WEI, Jun GE, Nikolaos GKANATSIOS
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PREPARATION OF BIOLOGICAL SPECIMENS
    Publication number: 20230077554
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Barry F. Hunt, Raymond Jenoski, Ryan Oliva, Michael Cordeiro, Eric Grimes
  • METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATING PELVIC CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20230070237
    Abstract: An ablation instrument comprises an elongate shaft having a cannula channel and a scope channel, and an electrode disposed in the cannula channel. The electrode is slidable between a first position in which a distal end of the electrode is contained within the cannula channel, and a second position in which the distal end of the electrode extends out of a distal opening of the cannula channel. The ablation instrument further comprises a distal head coupled to the elongate shaft and configured for contacting solid tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Edwin J. Hlavka, Thomas V. Ressemann, Eric Whitbrook, John Christian Knudson
  • Breast compression paddles utilizing pivoting foam elements
    Patent number: 11596368
    Abstract: A breast compression paddle has two sidewalls, each having an upper edge. Spanning the two side walls is a leading wall which also has an upper edge and is disposed distal from a bracket that is connected to a compression arm. Foam is secured to a substrate which is movably secured to the bracket and the rigid frame between a first position and a second position. In the first position, portions of the substrate and foam are disposed above the upper edges of all three walls. In the second position, the substrate and all of the foam is disposed below the upper edges of all three walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Stein, Kenneth F. Defreitas, Richard Gladwin Edwards, Brad Michael Keller, Christine Janssen, Alan Rego
  • Tomosynthesis-guided biopsy apparatus and method
    Patent number: 11589944
    Abstract: A station for tomotactic-guided biopsy in prone includes a table with an aperture, and a tomosynthesis imaging system. A biopsy gun can be mounted on a stage arm assembly disposed below the table. The imaging system and stage arm assembly can be independently rotated and linearly repositioned in one or more dimensions, thereby allowing the tomotactic scan axis to be located relative to a breast being imaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth F. Defreitas, Ian Shaw, John Laviola
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING LOW-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE DATA FROM HIGH-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE DATA USING AN OBJECT GRID ENHANCEMENT
    Publication number: 20230054121
    Abstract: 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. The method may further include displaying the lower-dimensional format version of the one or more high-dimensional objects in a synthesized image of the patient's breast tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Haili Chui, Xiaomin Liu, Xiangwei Zhang
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AND DISPLAYING TOMOSYNTHESIS IMAGE SLABS
    Publication number: 20230056692
    Abstract: A system for processing breast tissue images includes an image processing computer and a user interface operatively coupled to the image processing computer, wherein the image processing computer is configured to obtain image data of breast tissue, processing the image data to generate a set of reconstructed image slices, the reconstructed image slices collectively depicting the breast tissue, process respective subsets of the reconstructed image slices to generate a set of image slabs, each image slab comprising a synthesized 2D image of a portion of the breast tissue obtained from a respective subset of the set of reconstructed image slices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikolaos Gkanatsios, Haili Chui, Xiangwei Zhang
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A 2D IMAGE USING MAMMOGRAPHY AND/OR TOMOSYNTHESIS IMAGE DATA
    Publication number: 20230053489
    Abstract: 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. The step of generating includes selecting an image source from the plurality of images to source image data for the corresponding region in the merged image by comparing attributes of the corresponding regions of the plurality of images to identify the image source having preferred attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Kreeger, Andrew P. Smith, Ashwini Kshirsagar, Jun Ge, Xiangwei Zhang, Haili Chui, Christopher Ruth, Yiheng Zhang, Liyang Wei, Jay Stein
  • DYNAMIC SELF-LEARNING MEDICAL IMAGE METHOD AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230033601
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Haili CHUI, Zhenxue JING
  • Power modulated endometrial lining tissue ablation
    Patent number: 11559348
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: William Lucas Churchill, Danielle Gline Allen
  • BREAST COMPRESSION AND IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20230021258
    Abstract: 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. An initial position of the compression paddle is detected relative to the support platform when a portion of the breast is contacted. An initial marker is identified which is associated with a feature of the breast when the compression paddle is in the initial position. A compression target marker is based at least in part on the initial position and the initial marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn ST. PIERRE, Alan REGO, Richard Gladwin EDWARDS, Joseph VARTOLONE, Timothy WELLS
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NAVIGATING X-RAY GUIDED BREAST BIOPSY
    Publication number: 20230008465
    Abstract: 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. The initial imaging procedure includes imaging the breast with an x-ray source at a first energy to obtain a first image and a second energy to obtain a second image. A composite image is generated from the first image and the second image and displayed. A region of interest on the composite image is targeted and a biopsy is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew P. SMITH, Julian MARSHALL
  • MRI DISPLAY OUTPUT REFLECTING CONTRAST AGENT CONCENTRATION AS A FUNCTION OF TIME
    Publication number: 20230003818
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiachao Liang, Jimmy R. Roehrig
  • IMAGE QUALITY COMPLIANCE TOOL
    Publication number: 20230000455
    Abstract: The technology relates to a methods and systems for improving medical imaging procedures. An example method includes receiving a first set of quality metrics for a plurality of medical images acquired at a first imaging facility; receiving a second set of quality metrics for a second plurality of medical images acquired at a second imaging facility; comparing the first set of quality metrics to the second set of quality metrics; based on the comparison of the first set of quality metrics to the second set of quality metrics, generating a benchmark for at least one metric in the first set of quality metrics and the second set of quality metrics; generating facility data based on the generated benchmark and the first set of quality metrics; and sending the facility data to the first imaging facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Calvin J. WONG, Venkateswarma VADDINENI, Akshay MANI, Nikolaos GKANATSIOS, John LAVIOLA
  • Implantable devices and techniques for oncoplastic surgery
    Patent number: 11534289
    Abstract: Described herein are devices for placement in surgically created soft tissue spaces, potential spaces, or cavities. The implantable devices generally include a bioabsorbable body having an open framework that facilitates attachment of tissue thereto in a manner that helps avoid post-surgical deformities. Methods for using the implantable devices in oncoplastic surgery are further described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: HOLOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Gail S. Lebovic, David B. Willis, George D. Hermann, Jonathan M. Olson
  • Systems and methods for automated preparation of biological specimens
    Patent number: 11536634
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry F. Hunt, Raymond Jenoski, Ryan Oliva, Michael Cordeiro, Eric Grimes
  • Methods and devices for treating pelvic conditions
    Patent number: 11529189
    Abstract: An ablation instrument comprises an elongate shaft having a cannula channel and a scope channel, and an electrode disposed in the cannula channel. The electrode is slidable between a first position in which a distal end of the electrode is contained within the cannula channel, and a second position in which the distal end of the electrode extends out of a distal opening of the cannula channel. The ablation instrument further comprises a distal head coupled to the elongate shaft and configured for engaging tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin J. Hlavka, Thomas V. Ressemann, Eric Whitbrook, John Christian Knudson