Catheter apparatus, system and method for intravascular two-dimensional ultrasonography
February 28, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3817089 Apparatus with a catheter for examining hollow organs or bodies with the ultrasonic waves Prostate resectoscope having ultrasonic scanning Rotating cutter catheter Ultrasonic beam scanning technique and apparatus Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus for examination of a coeliac cavity Ultrasonic needle housing probe with continuous locator array Contact agents for ultrasonic imaging Catheter for removing arteriosclerotic plaque Device for diagnostic and therapeutic intravascular intervention InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/834893 filed on 02/28/1986US Classes:600/439, With therapeutic device600/459Structure of transducer or probe assemblyExaminersPrimary: Jaworski, Francis J.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61B 17/22 (20060101)A61B 8/12 (20060101) A61B 19/00 (20060101) AbstractUltrasonic apparatus, system and method for high resolution intravascular imaging to assist indovascular lesions and to monitor the results of interventional therapy. An ultrasonic transducer is carried by the distal end of a catheter adapted for insertion into a vessel, and either the transducer or another element is rotated and/or translated relative to the catheter to image different portions of the vessel.Other References
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