Ocular ultrasound based assessment device and related methods
US8672851B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/56
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A three-dimensional ultrasound based assessment device includes a housing having a front end, a back end, and a cavity. An ultrasonic transducer assembly can be mounted to a ball joint which is, in turn, pivotably (pitch, roll, yaw) coupled to a socket proximate the front end. A resilient or elastic sheath retains pieces forming the socket under elastic compression, with the ball pivotally retained therein. A drive assembly positioned proximate a tail or end of a stem that extends from the ball joint may be operated to sweep the ball and ultrasonic transducer. A simple interface provides at least one of a number, text, graphic, color or symbol as a visual indicator indicative of at least one of a measurement of an anatomical structure or a comparison of the measurement of the anatomical structure with a reference, without providing images of the anatomical structure.
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