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Instrument for viscoelastic measurement
Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co Ltd
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Filing: 1978-11-14
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Granted: 1981-02-17
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Expires: 1998-11-14
Abstract
Abstract An instrument for viscoelastic measurement, particularly for breast palpation, uses a plurality of spaced elongated electret strips which are pressed into the body being examined by a pressure member which applies a given periodic or steady stress to the tissue beneath the electret strips. Electronic measuring means then interrogates the output voltage of each of the strips in turn and the output of each strip is displayed to produce a display characteristic which will show the presence of an inclusion in the breast tissue being examined.
Inventors
- 👤 Ephraim H. Frei
- 👤 Bruce D. Sollish
- 👤 Shmuel Yerushalmi
- 👤 Sidney B. Lang
- 👤 Mordechai Moshitzky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/43; A61B5/4306; A61B5/4312; A61B5/0048; A61B5/0051; A61B5/0053; A61B5/103; A61B5/68; A61B5/6801; A61B5/6802; A61B5/6804; A61B5/6806; A61B8/00; A61B8/08; A61B8/0825; G; G01; G01L; G01L1/00; G01L1/16; G01L9/00; G01L9/0001; G01L9/08; A61B2562/00; A61B2562/02; A61B2562/0247; A61B2562/04; A61B2562/043; A61B2562/046; G01N; G01N2291/00; G01N2291/02; G01N2291/028; G01N2291/02827
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
An instrument for viscoelastic measurement of human tissue comprising a thin, flat, flexible support sheet; a plurality of spaced transducer elements supported on said support sheet, a planar pressure applying member in surface-to-surface contact with one surface of said support sheet for pressing said spaced transducer elements into a body being examined, means for applying a varying force to said pressure applying member at a given frequency, and circuit means connected to each of said transducer elements for determining a difference in the output of adjacent elements which is indicative of an inclusion in said tissue.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
An instrument for viscoelastic measurement of human tissue comprising a thin, flat, flexible support sheet; a plurality of spaced transducer elements supported on said support sheet, a planar pressure applying member in surface-to-surface contact with one surface of said support sheet for pressing said spaced transducer elements into a body being examined, means for applying a varying force to said pressure applying member at a given frequency, and circuit means connected to each of said transducer elements for determining a difference in the output of adjacent elements which is indicative of an inclusion in said tissue.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The instrument of claim 1 wherein said transducer elements are electrets having a viscoelastic impedance which is close to that of the tissue being examined.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The instrument of claim 2 wherein said circuit means includes a storage display means to visually display the output of each of said plurality of transducer elements in a Cartesian coordinate display.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The instrument of claim 1 wherein said transducer elements are each thin elongated strips disposed parallel to one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The instrument of claim 4 wherein said circuit means includes a storage display means to visually display the output of each of said plurality of transducer elements in a Cartesian coordinate display.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The instrument of claim 5 which further includes means for applying normal or shear stresses, static or dynamic, or any combination thereof, to the said human tissue.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The instrument of claim 1 wherein said circuit means includes a storage display means to visually display the output of each of said plurality of transducer elements in a Cartesian coordinate display.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The instrument of claim 1 which further includes means for applying a constant force to said pressure applying member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-02-17 | 1984-08-18 | 1985-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-17 | 1988-08-18 | 1989-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-17 | 1992-08-18 | 1993-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |