Vortex transducer

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2007-09-25

2007-09-25

Smith, Ruth S. (Department: 3737)

Surgery: kinesitherapy

Kinesitherapy

Ultrasonic

C600S437000, C600S439000, C601S002000, C073S629000, C073S632000, C604S022000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10816197

ABSTRACT:
A mechanically formed vortex transducer is described. The transducer has a plurality of piezoelectric elements suspended in an epoxy and heat molded into a desired shape. An irregularity in the transducer shape provides for a mechanically induced vortex focal field without the need for electronic steering or lens focusing. A system and methods of making the same are also described.

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