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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2000
Dag Jordfald, Horten, NO;
Jon Ronander, Tonsberg, NO;
Jonathan Edvard Snyder, Park City, UT (US);
Jiayu Chen, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Joseph E. Piel, Jr., Scotia, NY (US);
Karl Jonsberg, Tonsberg, NO;
GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC, Waukesha, WI (US);
Abstract
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.