Flywheel vibrator
US7740587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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7Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/485
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an imaging tool to introduce a vibrational force into an object. The imaging tool includes a pair of flywheels that are driven by a motor in opposing rotational paths so as to introduce a harmonic mechanical excitation to the object. The imaging tool is constructed to be of handheld size so as to be suitable for ultrasound and is RF-compatible with MR scanners.
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