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Ultrasound transducer for multiple focusing and method for manufacture thereof

US5678554A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1996
Grant dateOct 21, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10K11/32
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasound transducer having an elevation profile or surface geometry for focusing various frequency ultrasound beams at various focal points. The elevation profile or surface geometry is defined by at least two different geometries.

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