Compound scanning head for an ultrasonic scanning apparatus
US9039623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/4245
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, the invention is directed to an ultrasound transducer whose holding device moves along a guide track while the transducer on the end of the holding device oscillates about a known position during ultrasound transmission and receiving. In this embodiment, most refractive eye components including zonules and their connection points can be imaged.
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