Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric – Piezoelectric elements and devices
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-12
2007-06-12
Schuberg, Darren (Department: 2834)
Electrical generator or motor structure
Non-dynamoelectric
Piezoelectric elements and devices
C310S334000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11109986
ABSTRACT:
An ultrasonic transducer comprises a stack having a first face, an opposed second face and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The stack comprises a plurality of layers, each layer having a top surface and an opposed bottom surface, wherein the plurality of layers of the stack comprises a piezoelectric layer and a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is connected to the piezoelectric layer and defines an opening extending a second predetermined length in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of the stack. A plurality of first kerf slots are defined therein the stack, each first kerf slot extending a predetermined depth therein the stack and a first predetermined length in a direction substantially parallel to the axis. The first predetermined length of each first kerf slot is at least as long as the second predetermined length of the opening defined by the dielectric layer and is shorter than the longitudinal distance between the first face and the opposed second face of the stack in a lengthwise direction substantially parallel to the axis.
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Schuberg Darren
VisualSonics Inc.
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