IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0234063
(2011-07-22)
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등록번호 |
US-9980700
(2018-05-29)
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국제출원번호 |
PCT/US2011/044798
(2011-07-22)
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§371/§102 date |
20140121
(20140121)
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국제공개번호 |
WO2013/015769
(2013-01-31)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Gubbini, Alessandro
- Nelson, Bradley
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Del Zoppo, III, Anthony M.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
0 인용 특허 :
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초록
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An ultrasound transducer cover (100) includes a base (202), including an acoustically transmissive membrane (110) with first and second opposing sides. The cover further includes walls (204, 206) protruding from the base in a same direction away from the first side of the base, forming a cavity abou
An ultrasound transducer cover (100) includes a base (202), including an acoustically transmissive membrane (110) with first and second opposing sides. The cover further includes walls (204, 206) protruding from the base in a same direction away from the first side of the base, forming a cavity about the acoustically transmissive membrane with a geometry that conforms to a geometry of a probe head of an ultrasound apparatus housing a transducer array and a corresponding acoustic window. The cover further includes an acoustically transmissive adhesive (108) disposed on the membrane in the cavity, wherein the acoustically transmissive adhesive maintains the cover on the ultrasound apparatus in response to installing the cover on the ultrasound apparatus.
대표청구항
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1. A rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover for a hand held single enclosure ultrasound scanner that includes a probe head with at least a transducer array and a corresponding acoustic window, an image processor, a user interface and a display, the rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus
1. A rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover for a hand held single enclosure ultrasound scanner that includes a probe head with at least a transducer array and a corresponding acoustic window, an image processor, a user interface and a display, the rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover comprising: a base:first and second opposing side walls: anda front wall,wherein the first, second and front walls protrude from the base in a same direction forming an open cavity defined by the base and the first, second and front walls, with an open side, which opposes the front wall, and an open side, which opposes the base,wherein the base includes a first portion adjacent to the front wall and a second portion extending from the first portion in a direction away from the front wall,wherein the front wall includes a first end and a second opposing end,wherein the first side wall has a first end and is transverse to the front wall, and the first end of the first side wall meets the first end of the front wall, and the second side wall has a first end and is transverse to the front wall, the first end of the second side wall meets the second end of the front wall,wherein at least one of the first or second walls includes at least one channel configured to guide a needle being inserted into a region of an object or subject;an acoustically transmissive membrane with first and second opposing sides, wherein the acoustically transmissive membrane is disposed on the first portion of the base; andan acoustically transmissive adhesive disposed on the acoustically transmissive membrane in the open cavity. 2. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, wherein the acoustically transmissive adhesive provides an acoustic medium for transmission of ultrasound signals between the acoustic window of the hand held single enclosure ultrasound scanner and the acoustically transmissive membrane of the rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover. 3. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, wherein the acoustically transmissive membrane includes a plastic or rubber film. 4. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, wherein the acoustically transmissive membrane includes one of a water based or an alcohol based liquid or gel. 5. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, wherein the acoustically transmissive membrane includes a semi-rigid pad. 6. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, wherein the first portion of the base is recessed in the base relative to the second portion of the base. 7. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, wherein the base and the first and second walls are configured to receive the probe head of the hand held single enclosure ultrasound apparatus. 8. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 7, wherein the second portion of the base includes a non-acoustically transmissive membrane region and is configured to receive a handle portion of the hand held single enclosure ultrasound apparatus. 9. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, wherein the front, the first, and the second walls form a closed wall around the acoustically transmissive membrane. 10. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, wherein the channel guides the needle through a region located between the acoustically transmissive membrane and the region of an object or subject. 11. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, wherein the base includes a cardboard or paper material. 12. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 11, wherein the base material is laminated or coated with a water resistant material. 13. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, wherein the base includes an injection molded material or thermoformed thermoplastic material. 14. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, wherein the base, the front, first and second walls, and the acoustically transmissive membrane are monolithic and comprise a thermoplastic material. 15. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, further comprising: an adhesive liner that is removeably affixed next to and covers a surface of the acoustically transmissive adhesive, and the adhesive liner faces towards the acoustically transmissive membrane and into the cavity. 16. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, wherein the acoustically transmissive adhesive is releasable from the hand held single enclosure ultrasound scanner after use. 17. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, further comprising: a strap configured to be secured to a static structure to maintain the rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover, and hence the hand held single enclosure ultrasound scanner, at a static position without human intervention. 18. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, further comprising: a support region configured to support a container of an acoustic coupling medium. 19. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 18, wherein the container is configured to dispense the acoustic coupling medium onto the acoustically transmissive membrane. 20. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, wherein the rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover is a sterilized rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover and is disposed in a sterile kit. 21. The rigid and pre-formed ultrasound apparatus cover of claim 1, wherein the acoustically transmissive membrane provides a barrier that inhibits pathogens from migrating from the first to the second opposing sides.
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