US4798212A
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Biopsy paddle with adjustable locator plate
Assignee: SCHOOL OF MEDICINE CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
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Filing: 1986-11-17
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Granted: 1989-01-17
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Expires: 2006-11-17
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable biopsy paddle for compressing tissue to be examined and assisting localization of a needle relative to a nonpalpable lesion, the paddle including a locator plate having a plurality of tissue access holes of generally uniform diameter and of generally uniform spacing in a first direction, typically the lateral direction. The paddle further includes a guide for permitting movement of the plate in the first direction for a distance of at least half the distance of the spacing, and a bracket for slidably supporting the plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Arana
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3403; A61B90/00; A61B90/10; A61B90/14; A61B90/17; A61B2017/3405; A61B2017/3411
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An adjustable biopsy paddle for compressing tissue to be examined and assisting localization of a needle relative to a nonpalpable lesion, comprising: a locator plate having a thickened rim and a plurality of tissue access holes of generally uniform diameter and generally uniform spacing between laterally adjacent holes; a bracket for receiving and laterally, slidably supporting said plate; and guide means including slot means located in said rim and pin means located on said bracket for engaging said plate with said bracket and constraining the direction of movement of said plate to the lateral direction and limiting the amount of lateral movement in said lateral direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An adjustable biopsy paddle for compressing tissue to be examined and assisting localization of a needle relative to a nonpalpable lesion, comprising: a locator plate having a thickened rim and a plurality of tissue access holes of generally uniform diameter and generally uniform spacing between laterally adjacent holes; a bracket for receiving and laterally, slidably supporting said plate; and guide means including slot means located in said rim and pin means located on said bracket for engaging said plate with said bracket and constraining the direction of movement of said plate to the lateral direction and limiting the amount of lateral movement in said lateral direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The adjustable biopsy paddle of claim 1 in which said guide means permits lateral movement of at least half the distance of the spacing plus half the diameter of one of said holes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The adjustable biopsy paddle of claim 1 in which said holes adjacent in a front-to-back direction are generally uniformly spaced.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The adjustable biopsy paddle of claim 1 in which said front-to-back hole spacing is different than that of said lateral hole spacing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The adjustable biopsy paddle of claim 1 in which said bracket is U-shaped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The adjustable biopsy paddle of claim 1 in which said slot means are elongated in the direction of lateral movement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The adjustable biopsy paddle of claim 1 in which said pin means includes at least one removable pin for releasably engaging said plate with said bracket.
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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) | 1992-01-17 | 1992-07-18 | 1993-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-17 | 1996-07-18 | 1997-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-17 | 2000-07-18 | 2001-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |