Ultrasound probe and method of producing the same
US9056333B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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