Ge Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC

Karl Jonsberg

Jiayu Chen

Joseph Edward Piel, Jr

Dag Jordfald

Jon Ronander

Jonathan Edvard Snyder

A multiplane transesophageal probe ( ) includes a transducer ( ) and a handle ( ). The handle incorporates a control ( ) mounting switches ( ). The switches and control panel are covered with foil ( ). A seal ( ) couples the control panel and foil to the handle.

Transesophageal probe with improved control panel

G.E. DOCKET NUMBER 15-DS-00536A system and method for measuring a position of an imaging element located within a scanhead of an imaging probe, such as transesophageal ultrasound probe, is provided. The imaging probe may be used in a medical imaging system and/or a three-dimensional imaging system. The probe includes an articulating portion having a scanhead. The scanhead includes an imaging element, such as a transducer, and a position sensor positioned within the scanhead. Preferably, the position sensor is connected to the imaging element via an axle. Therefore, the rotation of the position sensor is synchronized to the rotation of the imaging element. The location of the position sensor within the imaging element provides accurate measurement of the position of the imaging element. The position sensor preferably includes a code disk having apertures and a system of light emitters and detectors. As the code disk rotates in synchronization with the imaging element, the pattern of detection of light through the apertures measures the position of the imaging element. Various alternative position sensors, such as potentiometers, may be utilized within the scanhead of the probe. The probe also includes a control handle having imaging and articulation controls.

Transesophageal ultrasound probe with imaging element position sensor in scanhead

A transesophageal ultrasound probe allowing for scan-plane rotation comprises an endoscope with a probe head connected to the distal end of the endoscope. A transducer is secured to the probe head. A transfer mechanism is connected to the transducer. A motor at the distal end of the endoscope is connected to the transfer mechanism. Finally, an electrical wire is connected to the motor. The transesophageal ultrasound probe uses a motor in the tip of the transesophageal ultrasound probe for scan-plane rotation.

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Karl Jonsberg