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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 1999
Filed:
Aug. 01, 1997
Richard A Lyon, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Richard W Henderson, Fremont, CA (US);
Robert Mesaros, Bozeman, MT (US);
Vaughn R Marian, Saratoga, CA (US);
Acuson Corporation, Mountain View, CA (US);
Abstract
A hand-held transducer probe is overlapped with elastomeric material for improving the friction and softness of the grip of the probe. The elastomeric material comprises a biocompatible material having a tear strength in excess of 110 pounds per inch and a hardness level less than approximately shore A 80. Also disclosed is a method of producing a hand-held transducer probe having an improved grip comprising the steps of assembling an acoustic array and cable assembly; attaching a handle portion over aid acoustic array and cable assembly; and attaching an elastomeric material over at least a portion of said handle portion.