Patents by Inventor Gagan Bindra

Gagan Bindra 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).

  • Method and system for auto positioning compression mechanism in a mammography system
    Patent number: 7801267
    Abstract: A method and system for auto positioning a compression mechanism in a mammography imaging system is disclosed herewith. The method comprises: automatically elevating the compression mechanism upon detection of a breast biopsy device. The breast biopsy device can be detected upon connecting the same to the mammography system or can be detected upon noticing the same on the vicinity of the mammography system. The compression mechanism includes: breast compressor, breast holding paddles and paddle holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Co.
    Inventors: Gagan Bindra, Guy Hersemeule
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTO POSITIONING COMPRESSION MECHANISM IN A MAMMOGRAPHY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100104063
    Abstract: A method and system for auto positioning a compression mechanism in a mammography imaging system is disclosed herewith. The method comprises: automatically elevating the compression mechanism upon detection of a breast biopsy device. The breast biopsy device can be detected upon connecting the same to the mammography system or can be detected upon noticing the same on the vicinity of the mammography system. The compression mechanism includes: breast compressor, breast holding paddles and paddle holders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Gagan Bindra, Guy Hersemeule