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Reflection enhancement of a biopsy needle

US4401124A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 1981
Grant dateAug 30, 1983
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/3925
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method and apparatus for enhancing the reflection coefficient of a surgical instrument for use in conjunction with an apparatus for pulse-echo ultrasound imaging of an area of the body, by means of a diffraction grating disposed on the surgical instrument.

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