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Single-chamber fillable phantom for nuclear imaging

US6744039B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2002
Grant dateJun 1, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y80/00
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fillable phantom for use with nuclear imaging system. The phantom includes a container having a connector for filling the container with radioactive solution. A porous medium within the container holds and distributes the radioactive solution. One or more contrasting region(s) formed in the porous medium is/are in fluid communication with the porous medium in order to absorb the radioactive solution.

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