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Scanning method and apparatus

US4272991A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 1979
Grant dateJun 16, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/915
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A scanner for use in ultrasonic imaging systems of the type which translates a transducer assembly along a path of successive positions. The scanner rotates the assembly during translation and, in one embodiment, rotates the transducer about a center of rotation which is offset from the center of translation.

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