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Ultrasonic probe

US7648459B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2004
Grant dateJan 19, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B8/4455
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic probe according to the present invention includes: an ultrasonic element for transmitting and receiving an ultrasonic signal; a signal line for transmitting an electric signal to or from the ultrasonic element; and a ground line for supplying a ground potential to the ultrasonic element. The ultrasonic element is connected electrically with a sensor signal substrate and a sensor ground substrate. These substrates are connected electrically with the signal line and the ground line, respectively, via a cable substrate. The sensor ground substrate and the cable substrate are connected directly or via a relay ground substrate.

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