Ultrasound coupling medium warmer and storage means
US5568810A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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