Ultrasound production source with an outside thread
US12029925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2253
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides an ultrasound production source comprising a body containing an ultrasound transducer presenting in front an emission face, the body including an opening (5) defined by a tubular wall (6) and arranged so that the emission face of the ultrasound transducer faces towards the opening (5), the tubular wall (6) being provided externally with at least one thread (17) of a screw thread assembly system for co-operating with at least one complementary thread (16) either of a fastener ring (15) for fastening a flexible membrane (8) on the body, or of a protective cover, or of a ring fitted with an alignment system.
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