Ultrasound transducer
US9326786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention an ultrasound transducer for intrabody medical therapy comprising; an element adapted to transmit ultrasound energy; at least two electrodes configured to apply a voltage across at least some volume of the element; and a gas bubble containment area adapted to retain the gas bubble when in blood.
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