Placement apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9867667
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14632991

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A positioning apparatus is provided that is configured to perform a biopsy or therapy support by puncture using a needle or other needle-shaped equipment. This positioning apparatus is exemplified by an apparatus that includes a first rotation member, a guide for guiding a needle or other needle-shaped equipment in a longitudinal direction, a second rotation member with a different rotation axis, and a friction applying unit configured to apply friction force to the first rotation member directly or indirectly and generates friction torque.

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THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL INC75 FRANCIS STREET BOSTON MA 02115

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Fujimoto, Kosuke Kawasaki, JP 39 237
Kitajima, Satoru Kawasaki, JP 10 42
Tuncali, Kemal Newton, US 7 66

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