Ultrasound backing element, transducer and ultrasound probe including the same
US9089875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/4483
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasound backing element, a transducer including the ultrasound backing element, and an ultrasound probe. The ultrasound backing element includes: a first concave/convex unit formed of a material capable of absorbing ultrasonic waves, and comprising a first surface and a second surface that are not in parallel with each other; and a first electrode unit comprising a first electrode and a second electrode that are respectively disposed on the first surface and the second surface.
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