Active marker device for use in electromagnetic tracking system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9220575
APP PUB NO 20110166446A1
SERIAL NO

12984901

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A device for use in an image-guided procedure on a patient is disclosed. The device includes an EM sensor assembly, a frame assembly (e.g., a base portion from which a plurality of legs project upward to a common point) and a plurality of attachment members. Each attachment member is arranged to be releasably (e.g., adhesively) secured to the skin of a patient and to be coupled to the frame assembly to secure the frame assembly on the skin of the patient. The EM sensor assembly is arranged to be releasably secured to the frame assembly (e.g., pivotably snap-fit into a socket in the frame assembly). The device additionally includes plural visualizable elements (e.g., metal balls) that are adapted to be readily imaged to establish imaging reference points and a plurality of asymmetrically disposed apertures to enable tattooing indicia on the skin of the patient through the apertures.

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  • CIVCO MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS CO., INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Whitmore,, III Willet F Longboat Key, US 23 564
Wilson, Roger F Sarasota, US 35 988

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