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Imaging marker

US11197978B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Baylis Medical Company Inc. · CA

Inventors

Linus Hoi Che Leung · Toronto, CA
John Paul Urbanski · Toronto, CA
Glenn Arnold · Mississauga, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 18, 2018
Grant date	Dec 14, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 3, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/3966
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An imaging marker for use with a catheter, the imaging marker comprising a plurality of segments including at least two stiff segments and at least one flexible segment, wherein for each pair of stiff segments, one of the flexible segments is located therebetween such that the flexible segment is operable to function as a hinge when the imaging marker is bent. In typical embodiments, the stiff segments are visible under a medical imaging system. In some embodiments, the stiff segments are comprised of a radiopaque material which is visible under an X-ray (fluoroscopy) imaging system.

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