Ultrasound probe and ultrasound diagnostic apparatus
US11826199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/5207
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an ultrasound probe including: a piezoelectric body that transmits and receives ultrasound; a backing that is disposed behind the piezoelectric body; and a reflector that is disposed between the piezoelectric body and the backing and that has an acoustic impedance greater than an acoustic impedance of the piezoelectric body; wherein, a thickness of the reflector is within the range of more than 0 to less than 0.05λ, where λ is a wavelength of the ultrasound.
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