Miniature ultrasound high efficiency transducer assembly, guidewire using the same and method
US5059851A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10K11/004
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Guidewire comprising a flexible elongate member having a distal extremity with an ultrasonic transducer secured to the distal extremity of the flexible elongate member. The transducer has a diameter ranging from 0.007 inches to 0.018 inches and has a thickness and a diameter to provide a transducer having an aspect ratio with a thickness which is one-half of the diameter .+-.5%. Electrical leads are connected to the transducer and extend the length of the flexible elongate member.
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