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Phased array ultrasonic water wedge apparatus

US7694569B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2004
Grant dateApr 13, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2291/2634
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A phased array ultrasonic probe assembly includes, in an exemplary embodiment, a housing and a phased array transducer supported inside the housing. The housing includes a first side wall and an opposing second side wall, and a first end wall and an opposing second end wall. The first and second side walls and the first and second end walls define a housing cavity in which the phased array transducer is positioned. The first and second side walls each have an inside surface that include a plurality of projections.

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