Ultrasonic probe for scanning a volume
US7588540B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S15/8993
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic imaging probe is provided which is capable of capturing “on-the-fly” scanning planes in successive positions of the probe so as to form a volumetric image representation at a real time frame rate. The probe includes a flexible sealing membrane for a coupling fluid. Laterally extending folding portions of the flexible membrane provide fluid isolation and cancellation of parasitic constraining forces normally generated during probe movement.
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