Focusing ultrasound into the brain through the skull by utilizing both longitudinal and shear waves
US8617073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for focusing ultrasound through the skull into the brain for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes may be improved by utilizing both longitudinal and shear waves. The relative contribution of the two modes may be determined based on the angle of incidence.
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