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Ultrasound probe and method of producing the same

US9056333B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2012
Grant dateJun 16, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49005
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ultrasound probe includes a backing member, inorganic piezoelectric elements arranged on a top surface of the backing member, an acoustic matching layer disposed on and extending over the inorganic piezoelectric elements, and organic piezoelectric elements arranged on the acoustic matching layer.

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