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US8961383B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8961383-B2 |
| Application number | US-59532908-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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A system is provided for use in brachytherapy where a central tube permits passage of a radioactive source therethrough to deliver a prescribed dosage of radiation. One or more balloons are coaxially positioned around the central tube. At least one balloon includes one or more peripheral tubes extending along at least a portion of the balloon. The peripheral tube is also attached to the high dose rate brachytherapy unit in order to permit passage of a radioactive source therethrough.
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What is claimed is: 1. An applicator for use in brachytherapy comprising: a central tube with a closed distal end and configured to be attached to a high dose rate brachytherapy unit so as to permit passage of a radioactive source therethrough to deliver a prescribed dosage of radiation to a tissue or organ in need thereof; a first balloon having an interior wall positioned about the central tube, the first balloon configured to be selectively distended; a second balloon that…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8961383B2 cover?
- A system is provided for use in brachytherapy where a central tube permits passage of a radioactive source therethrough to deliver a prescribed dosage of radiation. One or more balloons are coaxially positioned around the central tube. At least one balloon includes one or more peripheral tubes extending along at least a portion of the balloon. The peripheral tube is also attached to the high do…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Parsai E Ishmael, Feldmeier John J, Univ Toledo
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61M25/1002. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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