Mammogram table

1. A mammogram table for supporting a patient during a breast examination, the mammogram table comprising:

platform configured to support a patient while lying in a prone position during a breast examination;

a pedestal configured to bear the platform and the patient during the breast examination;

a control configured to allow the height and angle of the platform to be adjusted;

one or more casters configured to allow the mammogram table to be moved as desired;

a pad covering at least a portion of the platform configured to cushion the patient during the breast examination;

a breast template, wherein the breast template:

is configured to support the chest of the patient and position the breasts of the patient during a breast examination; and

includes:

an aperture configured to allow the breasts of the patient to pass through the breast template;

an arm cutout, wherein the arm cutout is configured to provide access to the armpit of the patient while the breast template is configured to support the chest of the patient in the prone position when receiving an underarm examination;

one or more straps configured to ensure that the patient remains in position during the breast examination;

a mounting bracket configured to allow imaging equipment to be attached to the mammogram table;

a left breast support configured to receive the left breast of the patient, wherein the left breast support:

includes:

a cup configured to support the left breast of the patient;

an opening to receive the left breast of the patient; and

a lip near the opening; and

a right breast support configured to receive the right breast of the patient, wherein the right breast support:

includes:

a cup configured to support the right breast of the patient;

an opening to receive the right breast of the patient; and

a lip near the opening; and

a bracket, wherein the bracket is:

is mounted on the underside of the breast template; and

is configured to attach the breast supports to the underside of the breast template such that the openings of the breast supports are aligned with the aperture of the breast template.

2. The mammogram table of claim 1 , wherein each breast support is transparent with regard to the imaging equipment.

3. The mammogram table of claim 1 , wherein each breast support is sized according to the breast size of the patient.

4. The mammogram table of claim 1 , wherein each breast support is a paraboloid.

5. The mammogram table of claim 1 , wherein the bracket is “L” shaped.

6. The mammogram table of claim 1 , wherein the mounting bracket is configured to allow the imaging equipment to be moved relative to the platform.

7. The mammogram table of claim 1 , wherein the control is further configured to allow the angle of the platform to be adjusted.

8. The mammogram table of claim 1 , wherein the control is further configured to allow the angle of a portion of the platform to be adjusted.

9. The mammogram table of claim 1 , wherein the control includes one or more foot pedals.

10. The mammogram table of claim 1 , wherein the control includes one or more buttons.

11. The mammogram table of claim 1 , wherein the one or more straps each include a fastener.

12. The mammogram table of claim 11 , wherein the fastener includes a buckle.

13. The mammogram table of claim 11 , wherein the fastener includes a hook and loop fastener.

14. The mammogram table of claim 1 , wherein the bracket allows lateral movement of the left breast support relative to the right breast support.

15. The mammogram table of claim 1 , wherein the bracket allows lateral movement of the left breast support and the right breast support to match the width between the breasts of the user.