AU743769B2 - Apparatus and method for mounting an ultrasound transducer - Google Patents

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AU743769B2
AU743769B2 AU30951/99A AU3095199A AU743769B2 AU 743769 B2 AU743769 B2 AU 743769B2 AU 30951/99 A AU30951/99 A AU 30951/99A AU 3095199 A AU3095199 A AU 3095199A AU 743769 B2 AU743769 B2 AU 743769B2
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Donald E. Krompasick
Robert Scott Ludecker
Emery Rose
Roger Talish
Kenneth Urgovitch Sr.
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G10—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACOUSTICS
    • G10K—SOUND-PRODUCING DEVICES; METHODS OR DEVICES FOR PROTECTING AGAINST, OR FOR DAMPING, NOISE OR OTHER ACOUSTIC WAVES IN GENERAL; ACOUSTICS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G10K11/00—Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound in general; Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
    • G10K11/004—Mounting transducers, e.g. provided with mechanical moving or orienting device
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N7/00—Ultrasound therapy

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  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
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  • Dental Tools And Instruments Or Auxiliary Dental Instruments (AREA)
  • Measurement Of Velocity Or Position Using Acoustic Or Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
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