Radio frequency applicator for a thermoacoustic imaging system
US11730374B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/5261
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radio frequency applicator for a thermoacoustic imaging system is disclosed. The applicator includes, a waveguide with an internal radio frequency source, wherein the waveguide has an opening, an electromagnetic matching layer coupled to the waveguide and proximate to the opening, and an acoustic absorbing layer that is coupled to the matching layer.
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