Transesophageal ultrasound probe with motor in the tip for scan-plane rotation
AssigneeGE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
InventorsDag Jordfald, Jon Ronander, Jonathan Edvard Snyder, Jiayu Chen, Joseph E. Piel, Jr., Karl Jonsberg
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Abstract
A transesophageal ultrasound probe allowing for scan-plane rotation comprises an endoscope with a probe head connected to the distal end of the endoscope. A transducer is secured to the probe head. A transfer mechanism is connected to the transducer. A motor at the distal end of the endoscope is connected to the transfer mechanism. Finally, an electrical wire is connected to the motor. The transesophageal ultrasound probe uses a motor in the tip of the transesophageal ultrasound probe for scan-plane rotation.
Claims14
A transesophageal ultrasound probe allowing for scan-plane rotation comprising:
- an endoscope;
- a probe head connected to a distal end of the endoscope;
- a transducer secured to the probe head;
- a transfer mechanism secured about an outermost circumference of the transducer;
- a single motor at the distal end of the endoscope connected to the transfer mechanism;
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- an electrical wire connected to the motor.
A transesophageal ultrasound probe allowing for scan-plane rotation comprising:
- an endoscope;
- a probe head connected to a distal end of the endoscope;
- a transducer secured to the probe head;
- a transfer mechanism secured about an outermost circumference of the transducer;
- a single motor at the distal end of the endoscope connected to the transfer mechanism;
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- an electrical wire connected to the motor and extending to the proximal end of the transesophageal ultrasound probe.
A transesophageal ultrasound probe allowing for scan-plane rotation comprising:
- an endoscope;
- a probe head connected to a distal end of the endoscope;
- a transducer secured within the interior of the probe head;
- a transfer mechanism secured within the interior of the probe head and secured about an outermost circumference of the transducer;
- a single motor secured within the interior of the probe head and connected to the transfer mechanism;
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- an electrical wire connected to the motor and extending to the proximal end of the transesophageal ultrasound probe.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.