Innovative components for an ultrasonic arc scanning apparatus
US8758252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/4461
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to various aspects of imaging systems, including permeable and impermeable barriers separating liquid compartments, one of which contains the object to be imaged and the other an ultrasonic transducer, a fluidic bearing between a transducer carriage and guide supporting the carriage, a linear motor for the carriage, and a location sensing device for the carriage.
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