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Ultrasonic probe assembly

US5255684A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 25, 1991
Grant dateOct 26, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B8/4461
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic probe assembly in which an ultrasonic transducer is mechanically scanned in response to a drive motor which is located in a housing spaced from the transducer such that the transducer can be positioned in a body cavity of patient while the housing containing the drive motor remains outside the body of the patient.

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