DE2552013B2 - Koppelungssystem zur Ultraschallübertragung zwischen einem Geber bzw. Empfänger u. einem Prüfling - Google Patents

Koppelungssystem zur Ultraschallübertragung zwischen einem Geber bzw. Empfänger u. einem Prüfling

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DE2552013B2
DE2552013B2 DE2552013A DE2552013A DE2552013B2 DE 2552013 B2 DE2552013 B2 DE 2552013B2 DE 2552013 A DE2552013 A DE 2552013A DE 2552013 A DE2552013 A DE 2552013A DE 2552013 B2 DE2552013 B2 DE 2552013B2
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coupling system
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David Matthew Palo Alto Calif. Murdock
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SRI International Inc
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B8/00—Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
    • A61B8/42—Details of probe positioning or probe attachment to the patient
    • A61B8/4272—Details of probe positioning or probe attachment to the patient involving the acoustic interface between the transducer and the tissue
    • A61B8/4281—Details of probe positioning or probe attachment to the patient involving the acoustic interface between the transducer and the tissue characterised by sound-transmitting media or devices for coupling the transducer to the tissue
    • 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
    • G10K11/02—Mechanical acoustic impedances; Impedance matching, e.g. by horns; Acoustic resonators

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  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Ultra Sonic Daignosis Equipment (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analyzing Materials By The Use Of Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
  • Apparatuses For Generation Of Mechanical Vibrations (AREA)
  • Reciprocating Pumps (AREA)
DE2552013A 1975-07-21 1975-11-20 Koppelungssystem zur Ultraschallübertragung zwischen einem Geber bzw. Empfänger u. einem Prüfling Withdrawn DE2552013B2 (de)

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US05/597,413 US4059098A (en) 1975-07-21 1975-07-21 Flexible ultrasound coupling system

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DE2552013B2 true DE2552013B2 (de) 1981-08-20

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JP (1) JPS5922524B2 (enExample)
CA (1) CA1058745A (enExample)
DE (1) DE2552013B2 (enExample)
FR (1) FR2318613A1 (enExample)
GB (1) GB1526797A (enExample)
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