Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.v.

Advanced Technology Laboratories, Inc.

Atl Ultrasound, Inc.

Tracy C Brechbiel

Paul T Dunham

Frank B Oaks

Calvin R Zimmerman

John Douglas Fraser

Timothy Fred Nordgren

A magnetic connection system suitable for use with a wireless ultrasound probe which utilizes a plurality of magnets to facilitate coupling between said probe and a diagnostic or clinical device in a manner which minimizes the effects of stray magnetic fields on the device.

Magnetic diagnostic probe connector system

An ultrasonic endoscopic probe is provided with an articulating distal tip at which and ultrasonic transducer is located. The articulating section of the probe can be locked in an articulated position by a lock control located at a control section of the probe. The locking force is variably selectable by the user, so that the articulating section will be locked in position by a desired force. The articulating section is controlled by cables, which include cable tension adjustments that also serve to delimit the range of articulation. The articulating section is formed of alternating pivot rings with intervening polymeric pivot beads, which provide repetitively smooth articulation. The ultrasonic transducer is rotatable to steer the acoustic scan plane during use, and a sliding membrane between the transducer and its acoustic window allows the transducer to rotate smoothly without sticking.

Ultrasonic endoscopic probe

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Lake Stevens, WA, United States of America

Tracy C Brechbiel