Measuring tissue mobility
US7201721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/6801
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of measuring tissue mobility includes applying an oscillatory force to a region of tissue and measuring the velocity with which the tissue moves in response to the applied force. Tissue mobility is then determined by a ratio of the tissue velocity to the applied force.
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