Patents Examined by Mawlin Patel
  • Diagnostic medical ultrasound systems and transducers utilizing micro-mechanical components
    Patent number: 6605043
    Abstract: The use of any micro-mechanical component in an ultrasound system is disclosed. In particular, the use of micro-relays, micro-switches and inductors in the transducer probe head, in the transducer connector, coupled with the system transducer connector(s) or anywhere else in the system. In an ultrasound system, micro-mechanical components such as micro-fabricated switches, relays and inductors permit impressive size reduction, cost reduction, signal-integrity enhancement and improved operational flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Acuson Corp.
    Inventors: William R. Dreschel, Terry Kling, John W. Sliwa, Stuart L. Carp