Support arm for ultrasound scanning
US9366378B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M2200/044
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A transducer connects with a support arm. The support arm supports only some of the weight, even in a locked state. By only supporting a portion or less than all of the weight, the support arm allows downward movement or pressure, but less than the pressure applied without any resistance for the gravity acting on the support arm. The pressure maintains contact between the patient and the transducer for scanning.
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