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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2005
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2001
Michael J. Eberle, Fair Oaks, CA (US);
Gary P. Rizzuti, Shingle Springs, CA (US);
Horst F. Kiepen, Georgetown, CA (US);
Michael J. Eberle, Fair Oaks, CA (US);
Gary P. Rizzuti, Shingle Springs, CA (US);
Horst F. Kiepen, Georgetown, CA (US);
Volcano Therapeutics, Inc., Laguna Hills, CA (US);
Abstract
An ultrasound catheter is disclosed for providing substantially real-time images of small cavities. The ultrasound catheter is characterized by separate and distinct materials for backing the transducers and for carrying the electronics components. The separate materials comprise an electronics carrier meeting the requirements for holding the integrated circuitry of the ultrasound device and a backing material displaying superior characteristics relating to reducing ringing and minimizing the effect of other sources of signal degradation in the transducer assembly. Also, in accordance with the present invention, a technique is described for connecting the conductor lines of the separate transducer assembly and electronics body.