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Stripe electrode transducer for use with therapeutic ultrasonic radiation treatment

US6039689A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 1998
Grant dateMar 21, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/22028
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spherical cap transducer is provided with at least one electrode formed as segments. The segments are selectively driven to provide asymmetrical ovoid effective radiation patterns for treatment of tissue with ultrasonic radiation.

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