Radiant energy – Calibration or standardization methods
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-02
2007-01-02
Gagliardi, Albert (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Calibration or standardization methods
C378S207000, C324S300000, C073S001860
Reexamination Certificate
active
10870686
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a test device or “phantom” for use in conjunction with medical imaging modalities. In one embodiment, the phantom replicates the attenuation and absorption properties of joint articular cartilage. The phantom is useful for quality assurance of images of joints obtained using an array of medical imaging modalities.
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Carano Richard A.
Khotari Manish
White David L.
Gagliardi Albert
Synarc, Inc.
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
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