Finger mounted probe adapted for intraoperative use
US8211026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/4209
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasound finger-mounted probe that has a finger clip that is adapted to be mounted on a human finger. The finger clip also has an interior surface adapted to contact the human finger. An ultrasound probe is adapted to be supported by the finger clip. Also, the ultrasound probe protrudes outwardly, relative to the interior surface, by less than 1.5 cm.
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