公开(公告)号：US09082952B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US13508697

申请日：2010-11-03

Applicant: Dennis Dean Clark ,  Barry Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning

Inventor： Dennis Dean Clark ,  Barry Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning

IPC: H01L41/08 ,  H01L41/047 ,  A61N7/02 ,  B06B1/06 ,  G10K11/32 ,  H01L41/29 ,  A61N7/00 ,  H05K3/32

CPC classification number: H01L41/0475 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61N2007/0065 ,  A61N2007/0078 ,  A61N2007/0095 ,  B06B1/0637 ,  G10K11/32 ,  H01L41/29 ,  H05K3/325

Abstract: A curved high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) transducer comprising a curved piezoelectric array having opposite concave front and convex back surfaces, and a plurality of acoustic transmission areas, a plurality of electrodes located on the convex back surface of the curved piezoelectric array for applying electrical transmit signals to the acoustic transmission areas, and a printed circuit board spaced apart from and in opposition to the back surface of the curved piezoelectric array which couples electrical signals to the acoustic transmission areas, the printed circuit board comprising a plurality of metal contacts which are compliant in the presence of thermal expansion and contraction and which span the space between the printed circuit board and the curved piezoelectric array and are electrically coupled to electrodes of the acoustic transmission areas of the curved piezoelectric array.

Abstract translation: 一种弯曲的高强度聚焦超声（HIFU）换能器，包括具有相对的凹前和后背表面的弯曲压电阵列和多个声透射区域，多个电极位于弯曲压电阵列的凸背表面上，用于施加电 将信号传输到声学传播区域，以及印刷电路板，其与弯曲的压电阵列的后表面间隔开并与之相对，该电路将电信号耦合到声学传播区域，印刷电路板包括多个金属触点， 在热膨胀和收缩的存在下，其符合印刷电路板和弯曲的压电阵列之间的空间，并且电耦合到弯曲的压电阵列的声学传播区域的电极。

公开(公告)号：US20130049534A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13508697

申请日：2010-11-03

Applicant: Dennis Dean Clark ,  Barry Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning

Inventor： Dennis Dean Clark ,  Barry Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning

IPC: H01L41/09

CPC classification number: H01L41/0475 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61N2007/0065 ,  A61N2007/0078 ,  A61N2007/0095 ,  B06B1/0637 ,  G10K11/32 ,  H01L41/29 ,  H05K3/325

Abstract: A curved high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) transducer comprising a curved piezoelectric array having opposite concave front and convex back surfaces, and a plurality of acoustic transmission areas, a plurality of electrodes located on the convex back surface of the curved piezoelectric array for applying electrical transmit signals to the acoustic transmission areas, and a printed circuit board spaced apart from and in opposition to the back surface of the curved piezoelectric array which couples electrical signals to the acoustic transmission areas, the printed circuit board comprising a plurality of metal contacts which are compliant in the presence of thermal expansion and contraction and which span the space between the printed circuit board and the curved piezoelectric array and are electrically coupled to electrodes of the acoustic transmission areas of the curved piezoelectric array.

Abstract translation: 一种弯曲的高强度聚焦超声波（HIFU）传感器，包括具有相对的凹前和后背表面的弯曲压电阵列和多个声传播区域，多个电极位于弯曲压电阵列的凸背面上，用于施加电 将传输信号传送到声学传播区域，以及印刷电路板，其与弯曲的压电阵列的后表面间隔开并相对于弯曲的压电阵列的后表面，将电信号耦合到声学传播区域，印刷电路板包括多个金属触点， 在热膨胀和收缩的存在下，其符合印刷电路板和弯曲的压电阵列之间的空间，并且电耦合到弯曲的压电阵列的声学传播区域的电极。

公开(公告)号：US09076955B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13508724

申请日：2010-11-03

Applicant: Dennis Dean Clark ,  Barry C. Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning

Inventor： Dennis Dean Clark ,  Barry C. Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning

IPC: H01L41/04 ,  H01L41/047 ,  A61N7/02 ,  B06B1/06 ,  G10K11/32 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61N7/00

CPC classification number: H01L41/0475 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61N2007/0065 ,  A61N2007/0078 ,  A61N2007/0095 ,  B06B1/0637 ,  G10K11/32

Abstract: A curved high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) transducer comprising a curved piezoelectric array having opposite convex and concave back surfaces, the front surface comprising an acoustic transmitting surface, and a plurality of electrodes located on the convex back surface for applying electrical transmit signals to the array, and a printed circuit board spaced apart from and in opposition to the back surface of the curved piezoelectric array which couples electrical signals to the electrodes of the array, the space between the printed circuit board and the curved piezoelectric array comprising an acoustic air backing passageway of the piezoelectric array for air-cooling the curved piezoelectric array and the printed circuit board.

Abstract translation: 一种弯曲的高强度聚焦超声（HIFU）换能器，包括具有相反的凸和凹背面的弯曲压电阵列，前表面包括声透射表面，以及位于凸背面上的多个电极，用于将电传输信号施加到 阵列以及与弯曲的压电阵列的后表面间隔开并与之相对的印刷电路板，其将电信号耦合到阵列的电极，印刷电路板和弯曲的压电阵列之间的空间包括声空气背衬 用于空气冷却弯曲压电阵列和印刷电路板的压电阵列的通道。

公开(公告)号：US20120226201A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-06

申请号：US13508709

申请日：2010-11-03

Applicant: Dennis Dean Clark ,  Barry C. Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning ,  Haifeng Wang

Inventor： Dennis Dean Clark ,  Barry C. Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning ,  Haifeng Wang

IPC: A61N7/00

CPC classification number: B06B1/0637 ,  A61N7/02 ,  G10K11/02

Abstract: A curved high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) transducer comprising a curved piezoelectric array having opposite convex and concave surfaces, the concave surface being a transmitting surface, and a plurality of acoustic transmission areas, a plurality of electrodes located on the surfaces of the curved piezoelectric array for applying electrical transmit signals to the acoustic transmission areas, and a unitary, continuously formed curved matching layer pre-formed to the desired curvature of the curved transducer array and bonded to the transmitting surface of the curved piezoelectric array which provides acoustic matching and electrical isolation for the transmitting surface of the curved piezoelectric array.

Abstract translation: 一种弯曲高强度聚焦超声波（HIFU）传感器，包括具有相反的凸表面和凹面的弯曲压电阵列，凹面为透射面，多个声透射区域，位于弯曲压电体表面的多个电极 阵列，用于将电传输信号施加到声学传播区域;以及整体连续形成的弯曲匹配层，其预先形成为弯曲换能器阵列的期望曲率并且结合到弯曲压电阵列的传输表面，其提供声匹配和电 用于弯曲压电阵列的透射表面的隔离。

公开(公告)号：US10189053B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-29

申请号：US13508709

申请日：2010-11-03

Applicant: Dennis Dean Clark ,  Barry C. Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning ,  Haifeng Wang

Inventor： Dennis Dean Clark ,  Barry C. Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning ,  Haifeng Wang

IPC: B06B1/06 ,  G10K11/02 ,  A61N7/02

Abstract: A curved high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) transducer comprising a curved piezoelectric array having opposite convex and concave surfaces, the concave surface being a transmitting surface, and a plurality of acoustic transmission areas, a plurality of electrodes located on the surfaces of the curved piezoelectric array for applying electrical transmit signals to the acoustic transmission areas, and a unitary, continuously formed curved matching layer pre-formed to the desired curvature of the curved transducer array and bonded to the transmitting surface of the curved piezoelectric array which provides acoustic matching and electrical isolation for the transmitting surface of the curved piezoelectric array.

公开(公告)号：US20120223618A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-06

申请号：US13508724

申请日：2010-11-03

Applicant: Dennis Dean Clark ,  Barry C. Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning

Inventor： Dennis Dean Clark ,  Barry C. Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning

IPC: G10K9/125

CPC classification number: H01L41/0475 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61N2007/0065 ,  A61N2007/0078 ,  A61N2007/0095 ,  B06B1/0637 ,  G10K11/32

Abstract: A curved high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) transducer comprising a curved piezoelectric array having opposite convex and concave back surfaces, the front surface comprising an acoustic transmitting surface, and a plurality of electrodes located on the convex back surface for applying electrical transmit signals to the array, and a printed circuit board spaced apart from and in opposition to the back surface of the curved piezoelectric array which couples electrical signals to the electrodes of the array, the space between the printed circuit board and the curved piezoelectric array comprising an acoustic air backing passageway of the piezoelectric array for air-cooling the curved piezoelectric array and the printed circuit board.

Abstract translation: 一种弯曲的高强度聚焦超声（HIFU）换能器，包括具有相反的凸和凹背面的弯曲压电阵列，前表面包括声透射表面，以及位于凸背面上的多个电极，用于将电传输信号施加到 阵列以及与弯曲的压电阵列的后表面间隔开并与之相对的印刷电路板，其将电信号耦合到阵列的电极，印刷电路板和弯曲的压电阵列之间的空间包括声空气背衬 用于空气冷却弯曲压电阵列和印刷电路板的压电阵列的通道。

公开(公告)号：US09039624B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US13508646

申请日：2010-11-03

Applicant: Barry C. Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning ,  John William Myers

Inventor： Barry C. Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning ,  John William Myers

IPC: A61B8/00 ,  B06B1/06 ,  A61N7/02 ,  G10K11/00 ,  A61N7/00

CPC classification number: B06B1/0637 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61N2007/0065 ,  A61N2007/0078 ,  A61N2007/0095 ,  G10K11/004

Abstract: A high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) transducer comprising a piezoelectric array with a layer of piezoelectric material having a patient-facing front surface and a back surface, the front surface comprising a transmitting surface, and a plurality of electrodes located on the front and back surfaces of the piezoelectric material for applying electrical signals to the piezoelectric array. Electrical connections between an electrode on the back surface to an electrode on the front surface of the piezoelectric array are made through non-magnetic conductive vias extending through the layer of piezoelectric material.

Abstract translation: 一种高强度聚焦超声波（HIFU）传感器，包括具有压电材料层的压电阵列，所述压电材料层具有面向患者的前表面和后表面，所述前表面包括透射表面，以及位于前后的多个电极 用于将电信号施加到压电阵列的压电材料的表面。 背面上的电极与压电阵列前表面上的电极之间的电连接通过延伸穿过压电材料层的非磁性导电通孔制成。

公开(公告)号：US08528919B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US12831599

申请日：2010-07-07

Applicant: Rustin Webster ,  Jeremy T. Clark ,  Ryan Manning

Inventor： Rustin Webster ,  Jeremy T. Clark ,  Ryan Manning

IPC: B62B3/02

CPC classification number: B62B3/102 ,  B62B3/008 ,  B62B3/02 ,  B62B3/108 ,  B62B2206/02

Abstract: A stable extendable apparatus is provided which includes top, bottom, front and rear structures coupled together. The top and bottom structures each include at least one extendable member which defines a minimum length in a longitudinal retracted position and a maximum length in a longitudinal extended position. The front and rear structures each includes a first side support, a second side support, and an extendable cross-support to couple the first and second side supports together. Extension or retraction of the extendable cross-support changes an angle of orientation of the first side support relative to the second side support. The first rear side support, the second rear side support, and the extendable rear cross-support correspond to positions of the respective front supports.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种稳定的可延伸装置，其包括联接在一起的顶部，底部，前部和后部结构。 顶部和底部结构各自包括至少一个可延伸构件，其限定纵向缩回位置中的最小长度和在纵向延伸位置中的最大长度。 前后结构各自包括第一侧支撑件，第二侧支撑件和可延伸的交叉支撑件，以将第一和第二侧支撑件联接在一起。 可伸展交叉支撑件的延伸或缩回改变了第一侧支撑件相对于第二侧支撑件的取向角度。 第一后侧支撑件，第二后侧支撑件和可延伸的后交叉支撑件对应于相应的前支撑件的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20120007343A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-12

申请号：US12831599

申请日：2010-07-07

Applicant: Rustin Webster ,  Jeremy T. Clark ,  Ryan Manning

Inventor： Rustin Webster ,  Jeremy T. Clark ,  Ryan Manning

IPC: B62B3/02 ,  A47B47/00

CPC classification number: B62B3/102 ,  B62B3/008 ,  B62B3/02 ,  B62B3/108 ,  B62B2206/02

Abstract: A stable extendable apparatus is provided which includes top, bottom, front and rear structures coupled together. The top and bottom structures each include at least one extendable member which defines a minimum length in a longitudinal retracted position and a maximum length in a longitudinal extended position. The front and rear structures each includes a first side support, a second side support, and an extendable cross-support to couple the first and second side supports together. Extension or retraction of the extendable cross-support changes an angle of orientation of the first side support relative to the second side support. The first rear side support, the second rear side support, and the extendable rear cross-support correspond to positions of the respective front supports.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种稳定的可延伸装置，其包括联接在一起的顶部，底部，前部和后部结构。 顶部和底部结构各自包括至少一个可延伸构件，其限定纵向缩回位置中的最小长度和在纵向延伸位置中的最大长度。 前后结构各自包括第一侧支撑件，第二侧支撑件和可延伸的交叉支撑件，以将第一和第二侧支撑件联接在一起。 可伸展交叉支撑件的延伸或缩回改变了第一侧支撑件相对于第二侧支撑件的取向角度。 第一后侧支撑件，第二后侧支撑件和可延伸的后交叉支撑件对应于相应的前支撑件的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20120323147A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：US13508646

申请日：2010-11-03

Applicant: Barry C. Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning ,  John William Myers

Inventor： Barry C. Scheirer ,  Ryan Manning ,  John William Myers

IPC: A61N7/00

CPC classification number: B06B1/0637 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61N2007/0065 ,  A61N2007/0078 ,  A61N2007/0095 ,  G10K11/004

Abstract: A high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) transducer comprising a piezoelectric array with a layer of piezoelectric material having a patient-facing front surface and a back surface, the front surface comprising a transmitting surface, and a plurality of electrodes located on the front and back surfaces of the piezoelectric material for applying electrical signals to the piezoelectric array. Electrical connections between an electrode on the back surface to an electrode on the front surface of the piezoelectric array are made through non-magnetic conductive vias extending through the layer of piezoelectric material.

Abstract translation: 一种高强度聚焦超声波（HIFU）传感器，包括具有压电材料层的压电阵列，所述压电材料层具有面向患者的前表面和后表面，所述前表面包括透射表面，以及位于前后的多个电极 用于将电信号施加到压电阵列的压电材料的表面。 背面上的电极与压电阵列前表面上的电极之间的电连接通过延伸穿过压电材料层的非磁性导电通孔制成。