Amplifying ultrasonic waveguides
US8459122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/22018
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Ultrasonic waveguides having improved velocity gain are disclosed for use in ultrasonic medical devices. Specifically, the ultrasonic waveguides comprises a first material having a higher acoustic impedance and a second material having a lower acoustic impedance.
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