ULTRASOUND IMAGING DEVICE WITH THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE PLATE

    公开(公告)号:US20230397904A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-14

    申请号:US18238555

    申请日:2023-08-28

    Abstract: A device for imaging within a body of a patient is provided. In one embodiment, the device includes a flexible elongate member that can be inserted into the body of the patient. The device also has an imaging assembly that is disposed at and extending a length of a distal portion of the flexible elongate member. The imaging assembly may include an array of imaging elements that may have an outward surface and an inward surface. The imaging assembly may further include an integrated circuit adjacent to the inward surface of the array of imaging elements. The device may further include a conductive plate adjacent to and extending at least a portion of a length of the imaging assembly. The conductive plate may receive heat generated by at least one of the array of imaging elements or the integrated circuit.

    CAPACITIVE MICRO-MACHINED ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER CELL
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    发明申请
    CAPACITIVE MICRO-MACHINED ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER CELL 审中-公开
    电容式微机超声波传感器电池

    公开(公告)号:US20160203809A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-14

    申请号:US14914019

    申请日:2014-08-18

    CPC classification number: B06B1/0292 A61B8/4494 G10K11/002

    Abstract: The invention relates to a capacitive micro-machined ultrasound transducer (CMUT) cell (6) comprising a cell floor (31) having a first electrode (7); a cell membrane (5) having a second electrode (7′) which opposes the first electrode and vibrates during transmission or reception of acoustic energy; a transmitter/receiver coupled to the first and second electrodes which causes the cell membrane to vibrate at an acoustic frequency and/or receives signals at an acoustic frequency; and an acoustic lens (13), overlaying the cell membrane, and having an inner surface opposing the cell membrane and an outer, patient-facing surface. According to the present invention the acoustic lens comprises at least one layer of a material selected from the group of: polybudatiene, polyether block amide (PEBAX), polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and buthylrubber.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种电容微加工超声换能器(CMUT)电池(6),其包括具有第一电极(7)的电池底板(31); 具有与所述第一电极相对的第二电极(7')的细胞膜(5)在声能的传输或接收期间振动; 耦合到第一和第二电极的发射器/接收器,其使得细胞膜以声学频率振动和/或以声频接收信号; 以及覆盖所述细胞膜的声透镜(13),并且具有与所述细胞膜相对的内表面和面向患者的外部表面。 根据本发明,声透镜包括至少一层选自以下的材料:聚苯二烯,聚醚嵌段酰胺(PEBAX),聚二甲基硅氧烷(PDMS)和丁基橡胶。

    NON-RECTANGULAR TRANSDUCER ARRAYS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20240215949A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-04

    申请号:US18610392

    申请日:2024-03-20

    Inventor: WOJTEK SUDOL

    CPC classification number: A61B8/4455 A61B8/4483 B06B1/0622

    Abstract: The present disclosure advantageously describes ultrasound imaging arrays that comprise ergonomic, non-rectangular shapes, as well as associated systems and methods. Non-rectangular transducer arrays allow for ergonomic probe shapes that improve patient comfort, maneuverability of the ultrasound device, and operator workflow. For example, an ultrasound imaging device can include an array of acoustic elements comprising a non-rectangular perimeter. The array includes a plurality of active elements configured to emit ultrasound energy and receive echoes corresponding to the emitted ultrasound energy, and a plurality of buffer elements surrounding the plurality of active elements at the non-rectangular perimeter of the array of acoustic elements. An edge seal comprising a sealing material is positioned at least partially around the plurality of buffer elements, and a buffer element of the plurality of buffer elements is spaced from at least one other buffer element by the sealing material of the edge seal.

    SHAPE SENSING FOR FLEXIBLE ULTRASOUND TRASNDUCERS

    公开(公告)号:US20170311924A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-02

    申请号:US15520473

    申请日:2015-10-09

    Inventor: WOJTEK SUDOL

    CPC classification number: A61B8/4254 A61B8/12 A61B8/429 A61B8/4488 A61B8/4494

    Abstract: A transducer device includes a transducer array (300) configured on a substrate (312). The substrate is configured to flex in accordance with a surface. The transducer array includes elements for transmitting and/or receiving acoustic energy. A shape sensing optical fiber (314) is disposed within the array and configured to shape sense a position of the elements in the array. Stiffeners (308) are connected to the array and configured to flex in accordance with the surface and provide a limit to an amount of flexure.

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