Disposable transducer seal
US7311679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A transducer seal designed to seal an open aperture of a transducer housing for a therapeutic ultrasound procedure. The seal has a membrane, a retainer and a mating device for locking in place with the transducer housing. The membrane is essentially transparent to ultrasound energy while being stretched taut about the retainer. The transducer seal may be made in a disposable or re-usable form.
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