Ultrasound phased arrays

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2005-03-02

2010-02-16

Winakur, Eric F (Department: 3768)

Surgery: kinesitherapy

Kinesitherapy

Ultrasonic

C600S439000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07662114

ABSTRACT:
Ultrasound transducers are disclosed which focus acoustic energy at various focal locations while minimizing focal spot degradation and the generation of unwanted on-axis or off-axis energy concentrations through using a generally constant f-number at the various focal locations.

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