公开(公告)号：US07314447B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-01

申请号：US10800950

申请日：2004-03-15

申请人： William J. Park ,  Vaughn Marian ,  David Petersen ,  Todor Sheljaskow ,  Mirsaid S. Boloforosh ,  Worth B. Walters ,  Sevig Ayter

发明人： William J. Park ,  Vaughn Marian ,  David Petersen ,  Todor Sheljaskow ,  Mirsaid S. Boloforosh ,  Worth B. Walters ,  Sevig Ayter

IPC分类号： A61B8/00

CPC分类号： A61B8/546 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/445 ,  B06B1/06 ,  G10K11/004

摘要： An ultrasound transducer assembly is disclosed having a housing, a transducer array mounted in the housing and an electronics assembly mounted in the housing, the electronics assembly including one or more sub-assemblies having heat generating components disposed thereon. The electronics sub-assemblies further include thermal conducting features which conduct heat generated by the heat generating components out of the electronics assembly where it can be further removed by other thermal management techniques. These other thermal management techniques may include techniques utilized to cool the transducer array.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种超声换能器组件，其具有壳体，安装在壳体中的换能器阵列和安装在壳体中的电子组件，电子组件包括一个或多个具有设置在其上的发热部件的子组件。 电子组件还包括导热特征，其将由发热组件产生的热量传导出电子组件，在那里可以通过其它热管理技术进一步去除热。 这些其他热管理技术可以包括用于冷却换能器阵列的技术。

公开(公告)号：US20050075573A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-07

申请号：US10800950

申请日：2004-03-15

申请人： William Park ,  Vaughn Marian ,  David Petersen ,  Todor Sheljaskow ,  Mirsaid Bolorforosh ,  Worth Walters ,  Sevig Ayter

发明人： William Park ,  Vaughn Marian ,  David Petersen ,  Todor Sheljaskow ,  Mirsaid Bolorforosh ,  Worth Walters ,  Sevig Ayter

IPC分类号： A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/12 ,  B06B1/06 ,  G10K11/00 ,  H04R17/00 ,  H05K7/20 ,  A61B8/14

CPC分类号： A61B8/546 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/445 ,  B06B1/06 ,  G10K11/004

摘要： An ultrasound transducer assembly is disclosed having a housing, a transducer array mounted in the housing and an electronics assembly mounted in the housing, the electronics assembly including one or more sub-assemblies having heat generating components disposed thereon. The electronics sub-assemblies further include thermal conducting features which conduct heat generated by the heat generating components out of the electronics assembly where it can be further removed by other thermal management techniques. These other thermal management techniques may include techniques utilized to cool the transducer array.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种超声换能器组件，其具有壳体，安装在壳体中的换能器阵列和安装在壳体中的电子组件，电子组件包括一个或多个具有设置在其上的发热部件的子组件。 电子组件还包括导热特征，其将由发热组件产生的热量传导出电子组件，在那里可以通过其它热管理技术进一步去除热。 这些其他热管理技术可以包括用于冷却换能器阵列的技术。

公开(公告)号：US20050225210A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-13

申请号：US10815307

申请日：2004-04-01

申请人： Stephen Englund ,  Ellen Rowland ,  Grazyna Palczewska ,  Gregg Frey ,  Todor Sheljaskow ,  Lisa Fearn ,  Vaughn Marian ,  Nelson Oliver ,  Walter Wilser ,  Worth Walters

发明人： Stephen Englund ,  Ellen Rowland ,  Grazyna Palczewska ,  Gregg Frey ,  Todor Sheljaskow ,  Lisa Fearn ,  Vaughn Marian ,  Nelson Oliver ,  Walter Wilser ,  Worth Walters

IPC分类号： B06B1/06 ,  H01L41/18 ,  H04R17/00 ,  H05K3/36 ,  H05K3/46

CPC分类号： B06B1/0622

摘要： Electrical connection is provided in a transducer stack through a backing block. A flexible circuit is sandwiched between pieces of acoustic attenuating material. For example, 2 to 200 or more flexible circuits are stacked in alternating layers with pieces of acoustically attenuating material. The alternating layers are then connected together to form a backing block with Z-axis electrical connection. The top surface of the connected backing block includes a plurality of exposed electrical traces from the flex circuit. Since flex circuits are used, the electrical traces are precisely aligned along one dimension. Since pre-formed acoustic attenuating material pieces are used, precise alignment is provided along a second or orthogonal dimension. The substrate holding the electrical traces in the flexible circuits provides more stability and allows for easier connection to circuit boards as compared to individual strips of metal.

摘要翻译： 通过背衬块在换能器堆叠中提供电气连接。 柔性电路夹在声衰减材料片之间。 例如，2到200个或更多个柔性电路以交替的层与多个声衰减材料堆叠。 然后将交替层连接在一起以形成具有Z轴电连接的背衬块。 连接的背衬块的顶表面包括来自柔性电路的多个暴露的电迹线。 由于使用柔性电路，所以电迹线沿着一个维度精确对准。 由于使用了预先形成的声衰减材料片，所以沿着第二或正交的尺寸提供精确对准。 与单个金属条相比，在柔性电路中保持电迹线的基板提供更多的稳定性并且允许更容易地连接到电路板。

公开(公告)号：US20050193820A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US10792939

申请日：2004-03-04

申请人： Todor Sheljaskow ,  Vaughn Marian ,  Nelson Oliver

发明人： Todor Sheljaskow ,  Vaughn Marian ,  Nelson Oliver

IPC分类号： G01N29/00 ,  G01N29/06

CPC分类号： G01N29/0609 ,  A61B8/4461

摘要： Detecting damage risk or preventing damage in handheld electronics devices uses an integrated motion sensor. To detect damage risk, a shock sensor is positioned in a handheld electronics device, such as on or within a housing of the electronics device. Through a display, communication or other mechanism, shock information is provided to assess a type or amount of damage to a product. For preventing damage in a handheld electronics device, a drop is detected within the handheld electronics device. In response to the detected drop, a component within the handheld electronics device is positioned. For example, the component is moved from a position of risk during a shock to a position of lesser risk during a shock. The handheld electronics device is free of mechanical connection to other devices, such as a cell phone, a personal digital assistant, a CD player, a tape player, a radio or other device of handheld size that is carryable or worn by a person. In other embodiments, the handheld electronics device connects through a cable or other mechanical connection to other devices, such as a transducer probe used in medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging.

摘要翻译： 检测手持电子设备的损坏风险或防止损坏使用集成的运动传感器。 为了检测损伤风险，冲击传感器位于手持电子设备中，例如在电子设备的外壳上或内部。 通过展示，沟通或其他机制，提供冲击信息以评估产品的损坏类型或数量。 为了防止手持电子设备中的损坏，在手持电子设备内检测到下降。 响应于检测到的掉落，定位在手持电子装置内的部件。 例如，组件在冲击期间从风险位置移动到休克期间风险较小的位置。 手持电子设备没有机械连接到其他设备，例如手机，个人数字助理，CD播放器，磁带播放器，收音机或其他可由人携带或佩戴的手持设备。 在其他实施例中，手持电子设备通过电缆或其它机械连接连接到其它设备，例如用于医学诊断超声成像的换能器探头。

公开(公告)号：US20060074319A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US10951970

申请日：2004-09-27

申请人： Stephen Barnes ,  Mirsaid Bolorforosh ,  Vaughn Marian ,  David Bruce ,  Tim Thigpen

发明人： Stephen Barnes ,  Mirsaid Bolorforosh ,  Vaughn Marian ,  David Bruce ,  Tim Thigpen

IPC分类号： A61B8/14

CPC分类号： A61B5/06 ,  A61B8/0833

摘要： A position of an imaging plane relative to a catheter or other probe is aligned with tissue of interest. Ultrasound tissue images may be registered to the catheter position with minimal rotational ambiguity. The spatial position of an ablation catheter or other device with respect to the imaging plane is more accurately determined, allowing a physician to identify specific anatomy in the relative location of a catheter or catheters. Another alternative or additional approach to determining the position of an imaging plane is to determine the relative position of two or more catheters. A catheter associated with imaging is then moved or bent in a direction having a known spatial relationship with the imaging plane. The position of the catheter is relative to each is then determined again to determine the angle or position of the imaging plane. In addition or as an alternative to determining an angular position of an imaging plane relative to a catheter, an ultrasound image of tissue is generated with acoustic elements for position identification. The acoustic elements are used as an imaging transducer array as well as devices for determining relative positions of the catheters.

公开(公告)号：US06837853B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-04

申请号：US10185217

申请日：2002-06-27

申请人： Vaughn Marian

发明人： Vaughn Marian

IPC分类号： A61B8/00

CPC分类号： A61B8/4438 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/4405 ,  A61B8/4472 ,  A61B8/565 ,  A61B8/585 ,  A61B2560/0276

摘要： The present invention is an ultrasound imaging system comprising a transducer assembly having a scan-head, a non-volatile means for storing data related to transducer usage, user comments, technical support, maintenace of the transducer assembly, operational imaging system software for at least one imaging system, transducer assembly identification, and settings of an ultrasound imaging apparatus coupled with the transducer assembly. The transducer assembly and ultrasound imaging apparatus may commuicate with each other.

摘要翻译： 本发明是一种超声成像系统，其包括具有扫描头的换能器组件，用于存储与换能器使用相关的数据的非易失性装置，用户评论，技术支持，换能器组件的维护，至少至少 一个成像系统，换能器组件识别和与换能器组件耦合的超声成像设备的设置。 换能器组件和超声成像设备可以彼此通信。

公开(公告)号：US06228032B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-08

申请号：US09318467

申请日：1999-05-25

申请人： John W. Eaton ,  David J. Rosa ,  Vaughn Marian ,  Jay Plugge

发明人： John W. Eaton ,  David J. Rosa ,  Vaughn Marian ,  Jay Plugge

IPC分类号： A61B812

CPC分类号： A61M25/0147 ,  A61B1/0052 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/4461 ,  A61B8/4466 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61M25/0136

摘要： An ultrasonic transducer includes an elongated catheter that carries a phased linear array of ultrasonic transducer elements at a distal end. This array is aligned with the azimuthal axis of the array oriented substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the catheter near the distal end. Two sets of steering lines are carried by the catheter and coupled to the catheter near the distal end. The first set of steering lines is effective to steer the distal end in a first plane, and the second set of steering lines is effective to steer the distal end in a second plane, transverse to the first plane.

摘要翻译： 超声波换能器包括细长的导管，其在远端处携带超声换能器元件的相位线性阵列。 该阵列与排列在基端平行于远端末端导管的纵向轴线的阵列的方位轴线对齐。 两组转向线由导管携带，并在远端附近与导管连接。 第一组转向线有效地将远端转向第一平面，并且第二组转向线有效地将远端转向横向于第一平面的第二平面。

公开(公告)号：US5954654A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-21

申请号：US792897

申请日：1997-01-31

申请人： John W. Eaton ,  David J. Rosa ,  Vaughn Marian ,  Jay Plugge

发明人： John W. Eaton ,  David J. Rosa ,  Vaughn Marian ,  Jay Plugge

IPC分类号： A61B1/005 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61M25/01 ,  A61M37/00

CPC分类号： A61M25/0147 ,  A61B1/0052 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/4466 ,  A61B8/4488 ,  A61M25/0136 ,  A61B2018/00916

摘要： A steering mechanism for an ultrasonic transducer assembly includes a housing having a longitudinal axis that extends generally parallel to the proximal end of a catheter. An annular steering ring is mounted to the housing for rotation about the longitudinal axis, and a steering hub is mounted for rotation in the housing and coupled to the steering ring such that rotation of the steering ring with respect to the housing causes rotation of the steering hub. A steering line is secured adjacent the steering hub and extends to the distal end of the catheter such that rotation of the steering hub alters the effective length of the steering line to steer the distal end. The steering line is preferably formed of a stranded polymer such as a gel spun polyethylene.

摘要翻译： 用于超声换能器组件的转向机构包括具有大致平行于导管的近端延伸的纵向轴线的壳体。 环形转向环安装到壳体上以围绕纵向轴线旋转，并且转向轮毂安装成用于在壳体中旋转并联接到转向环，使得转向环相对于壳体的旋转导致转向装置的旋转 枢纽。 转向线固定在转向轮毂附近并延伸到导管的远端，使得转向轮毂的转动改变转向线的有效长度以转向远端。 转向线优选由绞合聚合物如凝胶纺丝聚乙烯形成。

公开(公告)号：US20060173344A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11039588

申请日：2005-01-19

申请人： Vaughn Marian ,  William Park ,  Timothy Petersen

发明人： Vaughn Marian ,  William Park ,  Timothy Petersen

IPC分类号： A61B8/14

CPC分类号： F28D15/00 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/546 ,  F25B1/00 ,  F25B21/02 ,  F25B25/005 ,  F25B2321/0251 ,  F25D19/006 ,  F28D15/0266 ,  F28D15/0275 ,  F28D2021/0029 ,  F28F13/00 ,  F28F2250/08 ,  H04R9/022

摘要： Methods and systems are provided for cooling an ultrasound transducer using a refrigeration system located within the imaging system. A closed loop of recirculating coolant located in the transducer assembly transports waste heat from the remotely located heat producing acoustic components or active electronics components to a thermally conductive shoe, located within the transducer connector. Thermally conductive materials in each connector, the ultrasound system connector and the transducer assembly connector, are positioned in contact to thermally conduct heat from the transducer assembly to a refrigeration system, located in the imaging system, free of fluid transfer.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于使用位于成像系统内的制冷系统来冷却超声换能器的方法和系统。 位于换能器组件中的再循环冷却剂的闭环将来自远程位于发热的声学组件或有源电子部件的废热传送到位于换能器连接器内的导热靴。 每个连接器中的导热材料，超声系统连接器和换能器组件连接器被定位成接触，以将来自换能器组件的热量传导到位于成像系统中的没有流体转移的制冷系统。

公开(公告)号：US5938616A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-17

申请号：US959493

申请日：1997-10-28

申请人： John W. Eaton ,  David J. Rosa ,  Vaughn Marian ,  Jay Plugge

发明人： John W. Eaton ,  David J. Rosa ,  Vaughn Marian ,  Jay Plugge

IPC分类号： A61B1/005 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61M25/01

CPC分类号： A61M25/0147 ,  A61B1/0052 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/4461 ,  A61B8/4466 ,  A61M25/0136 ,  A61B2018/00916

摘要： An ultrasonic transducer includes an elongated catheter that carries a phased linear array of ultrasonic transducer elements at a distal end. This array is aligned with the azimuthal axis of the array oriented substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the catheter near the distal end. Two sets of steering lines are carried by the catheter and coupled to the catheter near the distal end. The first set of steering lines is effective to steer the distal end in a first plane, and the second set of steering lines is effective to steer the distal end in a second plane, transverse to the first plane.

摘要翻译： 超声波换能器包括细长的导管，其在远端处携带超声换能器元件的相位线性阵列。 该阵列与排列在基端平行于远端末端导管的纵向轴线的阵列的方位轴线对齐。 两组转向线由导管携带，并在远端附近与导管连接。 第一组转向线有效地将远端转向第一平面，并且第二组转向线有效地将远端转向横向于第一平面的第二平面。