Imaging transducer assembly
US7314448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/4254
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved medical imaging device assembly includes an imaging transducer coupled to the distal end of a drive shaft, and a conductive wire is wrapped around a distal portion of the drive shaft, wherein the conductive wire reinforces the imaging device assembly. In one embodiment, the conductive wire is part of a sensor adapted to communicate with a medical positioning system. In another embodiment, the conductive wire is configured to be a matching circuit for the imaging transducer. The conductive wire may be configured to be in parallel with the imaging transducer or configured to be in series with the imaging transducer.
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