Patent · US Expired

Oscillating ultrasound scanhead

US4515017A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 21, 1983
Grant dateMay 7, 1985
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10K11/355
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The scanhead uses a shaft mounted, oscillating rotor driven by a shaft mounted rotor. Energy storage and repulsive means, provided by magnetic "bumpers" helps to reverse the direction of motion of the rotor at the end of the scan angle.

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