Patents by Inventor Linda Hopponen

Linda Hopponen 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).

  • Breast compression for digital mammography, tomosynthesis and other modalities
    Patent number: 7792244
    Abstract: A breast x-ray imaging method and system that is particularly suited for tomosynthesis imaging but also is useful for conventional mammography. A fluid containing pillow or bag is placed between the breast and a paddle that compresses the breast against a breast platform covering an imaging device, to enhance patient comfort and provide other benefits. Alternatives include a flexible sheet compressing the breast, and a compressible foam, preferably contoured to accommodate a patient's breast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth F. DeFreitas, Linda Hopponen, Ian Shaw, Loren Niklason, Jay Stein, Andrew P. Smith
  • Breast Compression For Digital Mammography, Tomosynthesis And Other Modalities
    Publication number: 20090135997
    Abstract: A breast x-ray imaging method and system that is particularly suited for tomosynthesis imaging but also is useful for conventional mammography. A fluid containing pillow or bag is placed between the breast and a paddle that compresses the breast against a breast platform covering an imaging device, to enhance patient comfort and provide other benefits. Alternatives include a flexible sheet compressing the breast, and a compressible foam, preferably contoured to accommodate a patient's breast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Kenneth Defreitas, Linda Hopponen, Ian Shaw, Loren Niklason, Jay Stein, Andrew P. Smith
  • Breast compression for digital mammography, tomosynthesis and other modalities
    Patent number: 7489761
    Abstract: A breast x-ray imaging method and system that is particularly suited for tomosynthesis imaging but also is useful for conventional mammography. A fluid containing pillow or bag is placed between the breast and a paddle that compresses the breast against a breast platform covering an imaging device, to enhance patient comfort and provide other benefits. Alternatives include a flexible sheet compressing the breast, and a compressible foam, preferably contoured to accommodate a patient's breast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Defreitas, Linda Hopponen, Ian Shaw, Loren Niklason, Jay Stein, Andrew P. Smith
  • Breast compression for digital mammography, tomosynthesis and other modalities
    Publication number: 20070280412
    Abstract: A breast x-ray imaging method and system that is particularly suited for tomosynthesis imaging but also is useful for conventional mammography. A fluid containing pillow or bag is placed between the breast and a paddle that compresses the breast against a breast platform covering an imaging device, to enhance patient comfort and provide other benefits. Alternatives include a flexible sheet compressing the breast, and a compressible foam, preferably contoured to accommodate a patient's breast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Kenneth Defreitas, Linda Hopponen, Ian Shaw, Loren Niklason, Jay Stein, Andrew Smith