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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 02, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 29, 2000
Michael Z. Sleva, Charlotte, NC (US);
Allen Eberhardt, Raleigh, NC (US);
Cal T. Swanson, Apex, NC (US);
Richard Triolo, Raleigh, NC (US);
Simon J. Lewandowski, Raleigh, NC (US);
Michael Z. Sleva, Charlotte, NC (US);
Allen Eberhardt, Raleigh, NC (US);
Cal T. Swanson, Apex, NC (US);
Richard Triolo, Raleigh, NC (US);
Simon J. Lewandowski, Raleigh, NC (US);
MedAcoustics, Inc., Melbourne, FL (US);
Abstract
A low profile acoustic array () is configured to selectively respond to shear waves while rejecting compression wave energy in the frequency range of interest. One sensor array is configured as a linear strip with a frame segment having at least one longitudinally extending rail and a plurality of sensor elements () extending therefrom. These sensor elements have a resilient core and opposing PDVF outer layers configured with opposing polarities onto the core. The linear strip array also includes a pair of separate electrical signal transmission paths. The transmission lines can include a series of undulations formed thereon to help minimize undesired mechanical crossover between sensors. A carrier member can be configured to be detachably releasable carries the discrete sensors to maintain the positional alignment until they are secured to a patient.