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Ultrasound coupling medium warmer and storage means

US5568810A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 1995
Grant dateOct 29, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B8/4405
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A container of ultrasound coupling medium, used in conjunction with an ultrasound imaging system, is stored for operator convenience and patient comfort. Initially, at least one location on the ultrasound imaging system is identified, which has a predetermined thermal profile. The container of coupling medium is then stored at any of the identified locations to maintain the coupling medium at a desired temperature.

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