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Phantom for contrast imaging calibration

US8895912B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2010
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/507
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An imaging phantom for contrast imaging calibration. The phantom includes a body defining at least one cavity having a directional configuration corresponding to at least one pre-determined direction of motion of the phantom. The phantom also includes at least one imaging capsule configured to match and be contained in the at least one cavity. The imaging capsule comprises a material having an imaging contrast different from that of the body.

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