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Sterilizable, disposable optical scattering reference medium and container assembly

US4322164A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1979
Grant dateMar 30, 1982
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Expiry dateJun 25, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2560/0233
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical scattering reference medium is formed of a plurality of scattering particles substantially uniformly dispersed in a substantially compliant, non-compressable transparent solid medium which is selectively positionable against the distal end of an optical catheter for use therewith within a sterilizable disposable package for performing repeatable photometric measurements to standardize the performance of the photometric measuring instrument.

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