Contrast pattern application for three-dimensional imaging
AssigneeArges Imaging, Inc.
InventorsJian Lu, David Licata
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Abstract
Provided herein are compositions for applying a reference marker pattern or grid to the surface of an object to be imaged three-dimensionally. These compositions can be quick drying for ease of use. Methods of use of the compositions are also provided as well as devices and kits for the application of the compositions.
Claims18
A device for the application of a contrast pattern to a surface of an object to be imaged in three dimensions, comprising:
- a canister;
- a nozzle coupled to the canister;
- and
- a solution contained within the canister and deployable from the canister by way of the nozzle, the solution comprising a plurality of particles adapted to act as reference markers for an imaging device;
- a propellant;
- an intermediary solvent soluble in the propellant;
- and a polymeric bonder adapted to bond the plurality of particles to the surface of the object, the polymeric bonder being soluble in the intermediary solvent.
A solution for the application of a contrast pattern to a surface of an object to be imaged in three dimensions, comprising:
- a plurality of particles suspended in the solution;
- a propellant;
- an intermediary solvent soluble in the propellant;
- and
- a polymeric bonder adapted to bond the plurality of particles to the surface of the object, the polymeric bonder being soluble in the intermediary solvent.
A composition for use in coating an object to be imaged with a three-dimensional imaging system, comprising:
- a plurality of titanium dioxide particles;
- a plurality of vitreous carbon particles;
- polyvinylpyrrolidone;
- 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane;
- and
- denatured alcohol.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.