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US 6,547,739 B2Granted
Transesophageal probe with improved control panel
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 multiplane transesophageal probe (20) includes a transducer (28) and a handle (30). The handle incorporates a control (40) mounting switches (51-58). The switches and control panel are covered with foil (43). A seal (70) couples the control panel and foil to the handle.
Claims14
A transesophageal probe comprising:
- a transducer;
- and
- a control handle for said transducer, said control handle having a predetermined surface topography and comprising
- a control panel;
- a plurality of switches coupled to said control panel and arranged to control movement of the transducer;
- foil covering said switches;
- and
- a seal coupling said control panel and said control handle, whereby said switches are protected.
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