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Cylindrical ultrasound transceivers

US6771006B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2002
Grant dateAug 3, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S310/80
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ultrasound transducer that includes a piezoelectric film having a first end and a second end, a plurality of electrodes disposed on the piezoelectric film, at least one securing member and a support structure which is generally cylindrical. The first end and the second end of the piezoelectric film are secured to the support structure by at least one securing member.

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