Method for conducting an ultrasound procedure using an ultrasound transmissive pad
CA 2246516 A1 · Owner: Bouska, Annette G. · Inventors: Bouska, Annette G.; Drayer, Lonnie R.; Wang, Jianjun
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A method for conducting an ultrasound procedure on an object having a target surface. The method includes the step of providing an ultrasound probe having an acoustical wave emitting end portion. A pad for transmitting acoustical waves between the ultrasound probe and a target surface of an object also is provided. The pad includes a first layer having a first porous portion which defines first layer pores therethrough. The first layer pores have a first layer pore dimension. The pad further includes a second layer having a first porous portion which defines second layer pores therethrough. The second layer pores have a second layer pore dimension. The second layer is attached to …
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- Filed February 18, 1997. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended February 18, 2017.
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