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Marker having enhanced ultrasound visibility and method of manufacturing the same

US10610841B1 · kind B1 · utility

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17References

8Claims

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Assignee

Devicor Medical Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Timothy Zimmer · Centerville, US
Michelle Louise Johnson · Richardson, US
Stephen D. Stallard · Dayton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 28, 2017
Grant date	Apr 7, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 3, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC08J2300/16
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and system are used to enhance a marker material to include a plurality of air bubbles. The method of manufacturing a marker includes enhancing a marker material to include a plurality of air bubbles using at least a first EFD and a second EFD. The method may include cycling repeatedly through a transfer process between a first container and a second container. A system for enhancing a marker material includes a transfer apparatus configured to receive a marker material and a selected amount of air. The system comprises a first EFD coupled to a first end of the transfer apparatus and a second EFD coupled to a second end of the transfer apparatus.

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