Ultrasonic mechanical emulsifier
US7876025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/00745
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tubular piezoelectric transducer comprising a tube of piezoelectric material and having a plurality of external electrodes for inducing in a first end of the tube at least one movement of a plurality of possible movements; at least two spokes attached to and extending radially inwardly of the tube for movement with the first end; a hub at an inner end of the at least two spokes and being located on the longitudinal axis of the tube, the hub being attached to the at least two spokes for movement therewith; the hub being for receiving therein a probe for movement of the probe with the hub. A phaco-probe incorporating the transducer is also disclosed.
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