Compound acoustic lens
US12236934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB06B1/067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A compound acoustic lens, an ultrasound probe and a medical device that includes the same are described. In some embodiments, a compound acoustic lens for an ultrasound probe includes an outer lens including a first material of a first thickness, and an inner lens mated to the outer lens. The inner lens includes a second material of a second thickness. The overall thickness of the compound acoustic lens is determined as a sum of the first thickness and the second thickness and is less than a thickness of a single-material lens having a same focal length as the compound acoustic lens.
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