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Wide bandwidth matrix transducer with polyethylene third matching layer

US8030824B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV · NL

Inventors

Heather Knowles · Devens, US
William Ossmann · Acton, US
Martha Wilson · Andover, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 19, 2006
Grant date	Oct 4, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 31, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/42
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A third matching layer (140) affording wide bandwidth for an ultrasound matrix probe is made of polyethylene, and may extend downwardly to surround the array (S360) and attach to the housing to seal the array (S370).

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