Method of manufacturing high frequency ultrasound transducer having an ultrasonic lens with integral central matching layer
US11083433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of manufacturing high frequency ultrasound transducers configured for use with high frequency ultrasound diagnostic imaging systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, methods of manufacturing an ultrasound transducer includes providing a concave lens having an average thickness in a center portion that that is substantially equal to an odd multiple of a ¼-wavelength of the center frequency of the ultrasound transducer.
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