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Method of echographic imaging using polymeric gas or air filled microballoons

US5863520A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 1997
Grant dateJan 26, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K49/223
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Ultrasonic echographic imaging body organs using gas or air filled microballoons having a mean size in the range of 0.5 to 1000 microns bounded by a 50 to 500 nm thick biodegradable, interfacially deposited, synthetic polymer membrane which is both deformable and resilient are described.

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