US4545386A
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Manually operated ultrasound application
Assignee: Siemens AG
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Filing: 1983-04-22
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Granted: 1985-10-08
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Expires: 2003-04-22
Abstract
Abstract An ultrasound applicator designed for scanning tissues and organs located in cavities of the human body. A transducer head operated by an examining person is provided with a connection cable adapted to be connected to an image signal processing device. The transducer head is designed for firm placement of a guiding organ, especially the finger of an examining person. Preferably the top surface of the housing bears a recess forming a mold for the finger. Additionally, a flexible yoke may be arranged as a support element.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Hetz
- 👤 Peter Weber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:52
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B8/00; A61B8/42; A61B8/4272; A61B8/4281; A61B8/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A manually operated ultrasound applicator for use in body cavities, said ultrasound applicator comprising: (a) an ultrasound array containing a plurality of ultrasound transducer elements; (b) an elongated housing containing said ultrasound array, said housing having a scanning surface for placement on an area under examination and a concave and elongated top surface opposed to said scanning surface and shaped to accommodate a bottom surface of a user's fingertip; (c) a connection cable electrically connected to said ultrasound array and adapted for coupling to an image signal processing device; and (d) a yoke mounted on the housing and located above its top surface and being shaped to receive a user's fingertip, thereby detachably securing the housing to a distal end of a user's fingertip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A manually operated ultrasound applicator for use in body cavities, said ultrasound applicator comprising: (a) an ultrasound array containing a plurality of ultrasound transducer elements; (b) an elongated housing containing said ultrasound array, said housing having a scanning surface for placement on an area under examination and a concave and elongated top surface opposed to said scanning surface and shaped to accommodate a bottom surface of a user's fingertip; (c) a connection cable electrically connected to said ultrasound array and adapted for coupling to an image signal processing device; and (d) a yoke mounted on the housing and located above its top surface and being shaped to receive a user's fingertip, thereby detachably securing the housing to a distal end of a user's fingertip.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-10-07 | 1989-04-08 | 1989-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-10-07 | 1993-04-08 | 1993-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-10-07 | 1997-04-08 | 1997-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |