High accuracy molded navigation arrays, systems, and methods
US12365102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3983
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, methods, and devices are described for high accuracy molded navigation arrays. In a first embodiment, a navigation array is formed by molding, as a single component, an array having a plurality of marker regions. The marker regions include a reflective layer disposed thereon. In other embodiments, a navigation array is formed by molding over a frame having a plurality of marker elements. In still other embodiments, a navigation array is formed by molding over individual marker elements. In certain embodiments, a navigation array is formed by molding a frame with a plurality of voids and subsequently molding marker elements into each void where the marker elements include a reflective layer disposed thereon. In some embodiments, a navigation array is formed by molding a plurality of marker elements on a frame and disposing a reflective layer on the marker elements.
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