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US 12,654,038 B2Granted
Cranial acoustic coupling apparatus and methods
AssigneeSanmai Technologies, PBC
InventorsTomokazu Sato, Christopher Daft, Timothy Mullen
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Abstract
Cranial acoustic coupling apparatuses and methods to improve coupling to the head for use in transcranial focused ultrasound systems (tFUS) are disclosed. The apparatuses are constructed using multiple components and layers to reduce the air gaps due to head curvature and smaller-scale features such as dimples, hair, and so on. An apparatus or system can include a holder unit and an attachment puck. The holder unit can include one or more ultrasound transducers. The attachment puck can include an attachment layer that interfaces with a head.
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A system comprising:
- a holder unit comprising one or more ultrasound transducers;
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- an attachment puck comprising at least one layer, wherein at least one of the holder unit or the attachment puck comprises one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) and wherein the LEDs comprise at least one of:
- indicator neuro-navigational indicator LEDs, neuro-navigational marker LEDs, or LEDs that are controlled to affect a property of a liquid or gel, wherein the attachment puck further comprises a permeable outer membrane that is tear resistant and slows liquid flow, a hydrogel comprising microscopic holes, and one or more sponges comprising one or more air gaps between the one or more sponges, wherein when pressure is applied, a liquid held in the one or more sponges oozes out to fill the air gaps.
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