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Blood flow measurement device and method

CA 1236912 A · Owner: Quinton Instrument Company · Inventors: Albert, David E.

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The disclosure relates to systems for measuring blood flow by detecting Doppler shift of ultrasound reflected by blood components moving in a blood vessel. The systems employ electronic techniques for providing accurate tracking of portions of the frequency spectra of Doppler shift signals to determine peak and mean velocity and acceleration.

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  • Granted May 17, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 17, 2005.
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FiledJune 25, 1985
GrantedMay 17, 1988
Term endedMay 17, 2005
Patent numberCA 1236912 A
Classification (IPC)A61B8/06

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1986198819901992199419961998200020022004Application filedJune 25, 1985Patent grantedMay 17, 1988Term endedMay 17, 2005

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