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Radiation source for intra-lumen imaging capsule

US9943273B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

CHECK-CAP LTD. · IL

Inventors

Yoav Kimchy · Haifa, IL
Salah Hasoon · Safed, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 8, 2014
Grant date	Apr 17, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 8, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K51/1262
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of preparing a radioactive material to serve as a radiation source for an intra-lumen imaging capsule, including, receiving a radioactive substance having grains in powder form, forming a solid pellet wherein the grains of the radioactive substance are dispersed homogenously in the pellet and surrounded by less dense materials having lower radiation absorption.

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