Ultrasonic probe and ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus

Details Ultrasonic probe and ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus Ultrasonic probe and ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus

2005-12-08

2010-11-16

Benson, Walter (Department: 2837)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

Piezoelectric elements and devices

C600S437000, C600S459000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07834520

ABSTRACT:
An ultrasonic probe suitable for reducing reflected waves returning from a rear surface part to a transducer side, and an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. Ultrasonic probe1comprises transducer10transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves to and from a subject, a backing material12disposed on the rear side of the transducer10, and heat dissipating block14stacked on the backside of the backing material12. At least one of the backing material12and heat-dissipating block14comprises void16therein. A sound absorbing material18is desirably filled in void16.

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