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Ultrasonic probe assembly with linear actuator

US5445154A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 1993
Grant dateAug 29, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/0136
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic probe assembly in which the disposition of the scan plane of an ultrasonic transducer is achieved using a linear actuator. The scan plane is selected by operation of a remote control unit which, through cables, controls the linear actuators and associated gears and, thus, the rotation of the ultrasonic transducer.

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