Articulating arm limiter for cavitational ultrasound therapy system
US11432900B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M2200/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for manipulating an articulating arm of an ultrasound therapy system are provided. In one embodiment an articulating arm comprises a first articulating arm link, a second articulating arm link, a rotating joint configured to rotationally connect the first articulating arm link to the second articulating arm link so that the first and second articulating arm links are substantially perpendicular, and an arm limiter attached to the second articulating arm link, the arm limiter being configured to limit rotation of the second articulating arm link along the rotating joint with respect to the first articulating arm link. An ultrasound therapy transducer and imaging system can be mounted on the articulating arm. Methods for performing manipulating the arm and system are also provided.
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