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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2015
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2012
Robert D. Ahmann, Rochester, MN (US);
James A. Starr, Soquel, CA (US);
Broc T. Giffey, Rochester, MN (US);
Robert D. Ahmann, Rochester, MN (US);
James A. Starr, Soquel, CA (US);
Broc T. Giffey, Rochester, MN (US);
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, MN (US);
Abstract
A device and method for marking a treatment isocenter on a patient's body. One embodiment includes a base including alignment indicia, a marker disposed over the base and positioned relative to the indicia for marking the isocenter on the patient's body and an actuator for actuating the marker and causing a mark indicating the isocenter to be made on the patient's body. The actuator can include a button and a spring coupled to the marker. Compressing the actuator causes the marker to travel through an ink well prior to piercing the patient's skin.