Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – In vivo diagnosis or in vivo testing
Reexamination Certificate
2004-11-01
2010-06-15
Hartley, Michael G (Department: 1618)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
In vivo diagnosis or in vivo testing
C424S009500
Reexamination Certificate
active
07736619
ABSTRACT:
A hydrogel coupling device for the transmission of ultrasound therethrough having a predetermined shape and comprising a hydrogen bonded composition comprising PVA, one or both of PVP and PEG, and the balance water. The predetermined shapes are formed and are then exposed to (a) one or more freeze/thaw cycles, (b) one or more dehydration/re-hydration cycles, or (c) one or more freeze/thaw cycles and one or more dehydration/re-hydration cycles. The shapes may further be irradiated with high energy radiation followed by heat treating.
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Lowman Anthony M.
Smith Larry L.
Hartley Michael G
McDowell Robert L.
Perreira Melissa
UST Inc.
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