Ultrasound transducer holder for vascular assessments during hyperemic blood flow
US11751843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/4483
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasound transducer probe holder device comprising a support piece; a base connected to the support piece; a cylindrical orifice within the support piece; a housing extending from the orifice and defining a cavity; a sleeve for insertion within the orifice; and an adjustment screw fitted in the housing for contact with the sleeve. The device supports and maintains the position of an ultrasound transducer probe to provide for a hands-free application of the device during different modalities of exercise required to instigate hyperemic conditions while providing x, y, z, positional adjustments of the probe relative to the patient.
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