Measuring and testing – Volume or rate of flow – By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
Stigell, Theodore (Department: 3767)
Measuring and testing
Volume or rate of flow
By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy
C604S030000, C600S437000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08006570
ABSTRACT:
An elastomeric acoustic coupler formed by molding a thermoplastic or silicone rubber into a recess of a surgical cassette housing. The coupling has a raised pad to aid in the removal of all air between the transducer and the fluid conduit, and to provide an efficient transmission of an ultrasound signal into the fluid conduit.
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Drost Laurens J.
Nazarifar Nader
Shkarlet Yuri M.
Alcon Inc.
Gilbert Andrew
Lee W. David
Stigell Theodore
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