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Method And System For Controlling X-Ray Focal Spot Characteristics For Tomosynthesis And Mammography Imaging - EP2352431

The patent EP2352431 was granted to Hologic on Aug 15, 2018. The application was originally filed on Nov 23, 2009 under application number EP09760415A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2352431

HOLOGIC
Application Number
EP09760415A
Filing Date
Nov 23, 2009
Status
Opposition Rejected
Apr 19, 2024
Publication Date
Aug 15, 2018
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