Measuring and testing – Gas analysis – By vibration
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-08
2005-11-08
Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Gas analysis
By vibration
C073S064530, C073S602000, C600S438000, C600S458000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06962071
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to remotely determining local physical parameters in a fluid-filled cavity (e.g. heart cavities, blood vessels, industrial container) by means of ultrasound waves and encapsulated or stabilised gas bubbles. A measuring method, a method of diagnostic ultrasound of the same and an apparatus for remotely determining ambient physical local parameters of a fluid-filled cavity are disclosed.
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Arditi Marcel
Frinking Peter J. A.
Bracco Research S.A.
Miller Rose M.
Noone M. Caragh
Williams Hezron
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