APPARATUS FOR COUPLING AN ULTRASOUND PROBE TO AN OBJECT
摘要
<p>Improved coupling apparatus (10) for coupling an ultrasound probe (24) to an object (26) is described. The apparatus (10) is particularly suitable for use within medical devices. The coupling apparatus (10) comprising first (14) and second (18) deformable coupler located on separate sides of an intermediate layer (16). Employing the first coupler (14) allows the apparatus (10) to be coupled to the probe (24) while the second coupler (18) provides a means for coupling the apparatus (10) to the object (26). The intermediate layer (16) acoustically connects the first (14) and second couplers (18) while providing structural strength for the apparatus (10). Optionally a sheath or cover (157) may be incorporated within the coupling apparatus (141) so as to improve the hygiene and sterile nature of the device.</p>
申请公布号
WO2008038026(A1)
申请公布日期
2008.04.03
申请号
WO2007GB03712
申请日期
2007.10.01
申请人
GREATER GLASGOW HEALTH BOARD;ELAJALDE, NAIARA;WATSON, MALCOLM, JOHN;CORNER, GEORGE, A.
发明人
ELAJALDE, NAIARA;WATSON, MALCOLM, JOHN;CORNER, GEORGE, A.