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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 16, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2007
Walter T. Wilser, Cupertino, CA (US);
Lex J. Garbini, San Gregorio, CA (US);
Jian Hua MO, Milpitas, CA (US);
Walter T. Wilser, Cupertino, CA (US);
Lex J. Garbini, San Gregorio, CA (US);
Jian Hua Mo, Milpitas, CA (US);
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Malvern, PA (US);
Abstract
A transducer array is connected with a catheter housing. As the transducer array is rotated, the catheter housing also rotates. As a result, at least a portion of the catheter housing twists about a longitudinal axis. By applying rotation in a controlled way, such as with a motor, a plurality of two-dimensional images for three-dimensional reconstruction may be obtained. The rotation of the catheter housing may limit the total amount of rotation of the array, such as rotating the array through a 90 degree or less amount of rotation about the longitudinal axis. The housing of the catheter is formed with a soft section. The softer material allows for a greater amount or increased ease for twisting the catheter.