Skin analysis apparatus including an ultrasound probe
US7901355B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an analysis apparatus for analyzing the skin, the which includes an ultrasound probe arranged to analyze the skin along an axis and a vibrator arranged to emit at least one shear wave to a region of the skin extending about the axis. The ultrasound probe is arranged to detect displacements induced in the skin by the propagation of the shear wave.
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