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Ultrasound probe with housing and interchangeable tip

US11160531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 23, 2016
Grant dateNov 2, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B8/585
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An interchangeable tip for ultrasound probe housing includes: at least one ultrasound transducer constructed and configured to emit and receive ultrasound signals, at least one electrical contact of tip, each electrical contact of tip being constructed and configured to cooperate with an electrical connector, a tip connector constructed and configured to secure the interchangeable tip with an ultrasound probe housing.

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