High frequency ultrasound transducer having an ultrasonic lens with integral central matching layer
US10265047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
High frequency ultrasound transducers configured for use with high frequency ultrasound diagnostic imaging systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an ultrasound transducer includes a concave lens having an average thickness in a center portion that that is substantially equal to an odd multiple a ¼-wavelength of the center frequency of the ultrasound transducer.
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