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1. 发明授权

US5505205A Interface element for medical ultrasound transducer 失效
标题翻译：医用超声波传感器接口元件
公开(公告)号：US5505205A
公开(公告)日：1996-04-09
申请号：US275562
申请日：1994-07-15
申请人： Rodney J. Solomon , Gregory G. Vogel , Robert W. King , Susan Williams
发明人： Rodney J. Solomon , Gregory G. Vogel , Robert W. King , Susan Williams
IPC分类号： A61B8/14 , A61B8/00 , G01N29/24 , G10K11/02 , G10K11/30 , H04R17/00
CPC分类号： G10K11/30 , G10K11/02
摘要： An ultrasound transducer assembly includes an ultrasound transducer for transmitting and receiving ultrasound energy and one or more interface elements for conducting transmitted ultrasound energy from the transducer to a patient's body and for conducting received ultrasound energy from the patient's body to the transducer. At least one ultrasound-transmissive interface element is fabricated of a polymeric material. The material preferably has a sound speed that approximately matches the speed of sound in human tissue. The material comprises at least one primary rigid component material and at least one secondary component material, and has a Shore D durometer hardness value of greater than about 60D, and a sound speed of between about 1,450 meters/second and about 1,700 meters/second. The ultrasound-transmissive element fabricated of a polymeric material can be a protective lens cover, an ultrasound lens or lens element, an ultrasound-transmissive window or a sound pipe.
摘要翻译：超声换能器组件包括用于传送和接收超声能量的超声换能器以及一个或多个界面元件，用于将传递的超声能量从换能器传导到患者体内，并将接收到的超声能量从患者身体传导到换能器。至少一个超声透射界面元件由聚合物材料制成。该材料优选地具有与人体组织中的声音速度近似匹配的声速。该材料包括至少一种主刚性组分材料和至少一种次要组分材料，并且具有大于约60D的肖氏D硬度计硬度值，以及约1450米/秒至约1,700米/秒之间的声速。由聚合材料制成的超声波透射元件可以是保护性透镜盖，超声波透镜或透镜元件，超声波透射窗或声管。

2. 发明授权

US07758508B1 Ultrasound-imaging systems and methods for a user-guided three-dimensional volume-scan sequence 有权
标题翻译：超声成像系统和用户指导三维体积扫描序列的方法
公开(公告)号：US07758508B1
公开(公告)日：2010-07-20
申请号：US10254130
申请日：2002-11-15
申请人： Karl Erhard Thiele , Rodney J. Solomon , George Adleman , Bernard Savord
发明人： Karl Erhard Thiele , Rodney J. Solomon , George Adleman , Bernard Savord
IPC分类号： A61B8/00
CPC分类号： A61B8/467 , A61B8/466 , A61B8/469 , A61B8/483 , G01S7/52068 , G01S15/8925 , G01S15/8993
摘要： An ultrasound-imaging system and method is provided that permits an operator to acquire an image of a volume-of-interest in a time critical fashion, that is capable of referencing the volume rendering to a standard two-dimensional imaging mode, and permits the operator to selectively choose a number of display-mode parameters that result in an operator directed view of the volume-of-interest. The ultrasound-imaging system comprises an input device configured to receive a plurality of imaging parameters and a controller in communication with the input device. The ultrasound-imaging system generates an operator-directed transmit-beam scan sequence in response to the imaging parameters and transmits a spatially modified transmit-beam scan sequence over a portion of the volume-scan range of the ultrasound-imaging system. Moreover, the ultrasound-imaging system provides the flexibility for an operator to direct a plurality of operator-configurable multi-dimensional views.
摘要翻译：提供了一种超声成像系统和方法，其允许操作者以时间关键方式获取感兴趣体积的图像，其能够将体绘制参考为标准二维成像模式，并且允许操作者选择性地选择多个显示模式参数，其导致操作者对感兴趣体积的定向视图。超声成像系统包括被配置为接收多个成像参数的输入装置和与输入装置通信的控制器。超声成像系统响应于成像参数产生操作者指导的发射束扫描序列，并且在超声成像系统的体积扫描范围的一部分上发射空间修正的发射束扫描序列。此外，超声成像系统为操作员提供了引导多个操作者可配置的多维视图的灵活性。

3. 发明申请

US20090203996A1 ULTRASOUND-IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A USER-GUIDED THREE-DIMENSIONAL VOLUME-SCAN SEQUENCE 有权
标题翻译：超声波成像系统和用于用户指南的三维体积扫描序列的方法
公开(公告)号：US20090203996A1
公开(公告)日：2009-08-13
申请号：US12423032
申请日：2009-04-14
申请人： Karl Erhard THIELE , Rodney J. Solomon , George Adleman , Bernard Savord
发明人： Karl Erhard THIELE , Rodney J. Solomon , George Adleman , Bernard Savord
IPC分类号： A61B8/14
CPC分类号： A61B8/467 , A61B8/466 , A61B8/469 , A61B8/483 , G01S7/52068 , G01S15/8925 , G01S15/8993
摘要： An ultrasound-imaging system and method is provided that permits an operator to acquire an image of a volume-of-interest in a time critical fashion, that is capable of referencing the volume rendering to a standard two-dimensional imaging mode, and permits the operator to selectively choose a number of display-mode parameters that result in an operator directed view of the volume-of-interest. The ultrasound-imaging system comprises an input device configured to receive a plurality of imaging parameters and a controller in communication with the input device. The ultrasound-imaging system generates an operator-directed transmit-beam scan sequence in response to the imaging parameters and transmits a spatially modified transmit-beam scan sequence over a portion of the volume-scan range of the ultrasound-imaging system. Moreover, the ultrasound-imaging system provides the flexibility for an operator to direct a plurality of operator-configurable multi-dimensional views.
摘要翻译：提供了一种超声成像系统和方法，其允许操作者以时间关键方式获取感兴趣体积的图像，其能够将体绘制参考为标准二维成像模式，并且允许操作者选择性地选择多个显示模式参数，其导致操作者对感兴趣体积的定向视图。超声成像系统包括被配置为接收多个成像参数的输入装置和与输入装置通信的控制器。超声成像系统响应于成像参数产生操作者指导的发射束扫描序列，并且在超声成像系统的体积扫描范围的一部分上发射空间修正的发射束扫描序列。此外，超声成像系统为操作员提供了引导多个操作者可配置的多维视图的灵活性。

4. 发明授权

US06625854B1 Ultrasonic transducer backing assembly and methods for making same 失效
标题翻译：超声波换能器背衬组件及其制造方法
公开(公告)号：US06625854B1
公开(公告)日：2003-09-30
申请号：US09448527
申请日：1999-11-23
申请人： Wojtek Sudol , Francis E. Gurrie , Rodney J. Solomon , Alec Rooney
发明人： Wojtek Sudol , Francis E. Gurrie , Rodney J. Solomon , Alec Rooney
IPC分类号： H04R1700
CPC分类号： G10K11/004 , B06B1/0662 , B06B2201/76 , Y10T29/42 , Y10T29/49005 , Y10T29/4908 , Y10T29/49126 , Y10T29/49128
摘要： An acoustic backing element includes a glass fiber epoxy composite planar substrate to the outer major surfaces of which are applied electrically conductive material. The electrically conductive material may be a conductive layer that is etched to expose electrical contact material in the form of conductive traces. Each conductive trace provides electrical connection between a transducer element and electrical control circuitry typically located on an electrical circuit board. The acoustic backing element provides precisely located electrical contacts for connecting the transducer elements to their control circuitry, while simultaneously providing superior acoustic attenuation. In addition, the thermal coefficient of expansion (TCE) of the glass fiber epoxy composite material comprising the planar substrate can be closely matched to the TCE of the electrical contact material. In this manner, fatigue and failure caused by mechanical stresses between the planar substrate and the electrical contact material due to temperature extremes and temperature cycling are significantly reduced.
摘要翻译：声学背衬元件包括玻璃纤维环氧复合材料平面基底，其外主表面被施加导电材料。导电材料可以是导电层，其被蚀刻以以导电迹线的形式暴露电接触材料。每个导电迹线提供换能器元件和通常位于电路板上的电控制电路之间的电连接。声学背衬元件提供精确定位的电触点，用于将换能器元件连接到其控制电路，同时提供优异的声衰减。此外，包括平面基板的玻璃纤维环氧复合材料的热膨胀系数（TCE）可以与电接触材料的TCE紧密匹配。以这种方式，由于温度极限和温度循环，平面基板和电接触材料之间的机械应力引起的疲劳和故障显着降低。

5. 发明申请

US20080214938A1 Optimized Temperature Measurement in an Ultrasound Transducer 审中-公开
标题翻译：超声波传感器中优化的温度测量
公开(公告)号：US20080214938A1
公开(公告)日：2008-09-04
申请号：US11993893
申请日：2006-06-15
申请人： Rodney J. Solomon , Jacquelyn Byron , Heather Knowles
发明人： Rodney J. Solomon , Jacquelyn Byron , Heather Knowles
IPC分类号： A61B8/00
CPC分类号： A61B8/00 , A61B8/546 , G01N2291/02881 , G01S7/5205
摘要： There is provided a medical ultrasound transducer (130) and a medical ultrasound imaging system including the transducer (110, 130, 310, 320, 330, 340, 350), comprising an acoustic window (120) for contacting a patient at a patient contact surface for imaging the patient; and at least one temperature sensor (110, 110A, 110B) located in the acoustic window to determine patient contact temperature at the patient contact surface. The medical ultrasound imaging system further comprises a controller (310) for controlling a power imaging mode of the ultrasound transducer in accordance with the determined patient contact temperature. Also provided is a method for imaging a patient using the medical ultrasound imaging system, comprising contacting the patient contact surface of the acoustic window to the patient for imaging the patient; determining patient contact temperature of the ultrasound transducer at the patient contact surface from the at least one temperature sensor; and controlling a power imaging mode of the ultrasound transducer in accordance with the determined patient contact temperature.
摘要翻译：提供了一种医疗超声换能器（130）和包括换能器（110,130,310,320,330,340,350）的医用超声波成像系统，包括用于在患者接触处接触患者的声窗（120）使患者成像的表面; 以及位于声窗中的至少一个温度传感器（110,110A，110B），以确定患者接触表面处的患者接触温度。医疗超声成像系统还包括根据所确定的患者接触温度来控制超声换能器的功率成像模式的控制器（310）。还提供了一种用于使用医学超声成像系统对患者进行成像的方法，包括将声窗口的患者接触表面与患者接触以使患者成像; 确定来自所述至少一个温度传感器的患者接触表面处的超声换能器的患者接触温度; 以及根据所确定的患者接触温度来控制所述超声换能器的功率成像模式。

6. 发明授权

US5846204A Rotatable ultrasound imaging catheter 失效
标题翻译：可旋转超声成像导管
公开(公告)号：US5846204A
公开(公告)日：1998-12-08
申请号：US886880
申请日：1997-07-02
申请人： Rodney J. Solomon
发明人： Rodney J. Solomon
IPC分类号： A61B8/12
CPC分类号： A61B8/12 , A61B8/0883 , A61B8/4461 , A61B8/483
摘要： An ultrasound catheter including a flexible, torsionally-rigid elongate transducer cable having proximal and distal ends, with a transducer housing fixably connected proximate to the distal end. An ultrasound transducer, having a substantially planar surface and a scan plane substantially perpendicular to the planar surface, is fixably connected to a first side of the transducer housing to provide a predetermined two-dimensional cross-sectional image corresponding to an angular position of the ultrasound transducer. The transducer generates a series of successive two-dimensional cross-sectional images. In one embodiment, the ultrasound transducer is a linear array transducer which produces a substantially rectangular scan plane. A guide wire sleeve which is fixably connected to a second side of the housing substantially opposing the first side, causes the transducer to follow a predetermined rotational path around the guide wire when a torque is applied to the proximal end of the transducer cable. The guide wire sleeve is preferably configured to insure that the planar surface of the ultrasound transducer is maintained in substantial parallel relationship with the guide wire positioned within the sleeve. An ultrasound imaging system comprising the ultrasound catheter also includes a positioning system coupled to the proximal end of the transducer cable. The positioning system applies a torque to the proximal end of the cable to rotate the array about an axis defined by the guide wire channel. A controller rotates the array between successive image scans and forms a three-dimensional image using the plurality of two-dimensional cross-sectional images generated by the array.
摘要翻译：包括具有近端和远端的柔性的，扭转刚性的细长转换器电缆的超声导管，其中换能器壳体可靠地靠近远端固定连接。具有基本平坦的表面和基本上垂直于平坦表面的扫描平面的超声换能器可固定地连接到换能器壳体的第一侧，以提供对应于超声波的角位置的预定的二维横截面图像传感器。换能器产生一系列连续的二维横截面图像。在一个实施例中，超声换能器是产生基本上矩形的扫描平面的线性阵列换能器。导向线套筒固定地连接到壳体的基本上与第一侧相对的第二侧，当转矩施加到换能器电缆的近端时，引导换能器沿着引导线周围的预定旋转路径。导丝套管优选地构造成确保超声换能器的平面表面保持与定位在套筒内的导丝线基本上平行的关系。包括超声波导管的超声成像系统还包括耦合到换能器电缆的近端的定位系统。定位系统将扭矩施加到电缆的近端，以使阵列围绕由导丝通道限定的轴线旋转。控制器在连续的图像扫描之间旋转阵列，并使用由阵列产生的多个二维横截面图像形成三维图像。

7. 发明授权

US5181514A Transducer positioning system 失效
标题翻译：传感器定位系统
公开(公告)号：US5181514A
公开(公告)日：1993-01-26
申请号：US703648
申请日：1991-05-21
申请人： Rodney J. Solomon , Martin K. Mason , George Gruner , James T. Fearnside
发明人： Rodney J. Solomon , Martin K. Mason , George Gruner , James T. Fearnside
IPC分类号： A61B8/00 , A61B8/12 , G01N29/26 , G01S15/89
CPC分类号： A61B8/4281 , A61B8/12 , A61B8/445 , A61B8/4461 , A61B8/483 , G01S15/8993 , G01S15/894
摘要： An endoscope ultrasound probe for use with an ultrasound imaging system in transesophageal echo cardiography comprises a motorized positioning system which provides for automated control of an ultrasound transducer array. The positioning system employs an electric motor for rotating the array which is positioned in the distal end of the probe. A switch mechanism may be manipulated to provide power to actuate the motor. The motor is mechanically coupled to the array providing the capability to rotate the array to any angular position to provide a plurality of scan planes for obtaining a plurality of corresponding two-dimensional cross-sectional images. Further, the positioning system may comprise a position feedback mechanism coupled to the array for providing remote imaging system electronics with array position indications corresponding to each of a plurality of corresponding two-dimensional cross-sectional images. Also, the positioning system may be electronically controlled by a controller in the imaging system for providing three-dimensional images of a subject.

8. 发明授权

US08038618B2 Ultrasound-imaging systems and methods for a user-guided three-dimensional volume-scan sequence 有权
标题翻译：超声成像系统和用户指导三维体积扫描序列的方法
公开(公告)号：US08038618B2
公开(公告)日：2011-10-18
申请号：US12423032
申请日：2009-04-14
申请人： Karl Erhard Thiele , Rodney J. Solomon , George Adleman , Bernard Savord
发明人： Karl Erhard Thiele , Rodney J. Solomon , George Adleman , Bernard Savord
IPC分类号： A61B8/00
CPC分类号： A61B8/467 , A61B8/466 , A61B8/469 , A61B8/483 , G01S7/52068 , G01S15/8925 , G01S15/8993
摘要： An ultrasound-imaging system and method is provided that permits an operator to acquire an image of a volume-of-interest in a time critical fashion, that is capable of referencing the volume rendering to a standard two-dimensional imaging mode, and permits the operator to selectively choose a number of display-mode parameters that result in an operator directed view of the volume-of-interest. The ultrasound-imaging system comprises an input device configured to receive a plurality of imaging parameters and a controller in communication with the input device. The ultrasound-imaging system generates an operator-directed transmit-beam scan sequence in response to the imaging parameters and transmits a spatially modified transmit-beam scan sequence over a portion of the volume-scan range of the ultrasound-imaging system. Moreover, the ultrasound-imaging system provides the flexibility for an operator to direct a plurality of operator-configurable multi-dimensional views.
摘要翻译：提供了一种超声成像系统和方法，其允许操作者以时间关键方式获取感兴趣体积的图像，其能够将体绘制参考为标准二维成像模式，并且允许操作者选择性地选择多个显示模式参数，其导致操作者对感兴趣体积的定向视图。超声成像系统包括被配置为接收多个成像参数的输入装置和与输入装置通信的控制器。超声成像系统响应于成像参数产生操作者指导的发射束扫描序列，并且在超声成像系统的体积扫描范围的一部分上发射空间修正的发射束扫描序列。此外，超声成像系统为操作员提供了引导多个操作者可配置的多维视图的灵活性。

9. 发明申请

US20110251487A1 Apparatus and Methods for Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging and for Crossing Severe Vascular Occlusions 有权
标题翻译：血管内超声成像和穿越严重血管闭塞的装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US20110251487A1
公开(公告)日：2011-10-13
申请号：US13169193
申请日：2011-06-27
申请人： Paul A. Magnin , Edward I. McNamara , Russell W. Bowden , Rodney J. Solomon
发明人： Paul A. Magnin , Edward I. McNamara , Russell W. Bowden , Rodney J. Solomon
IPC分类号： A61B8/00
CPC分类号： A61B8/445 , A61B1/00066 , A61B8/0833 , A61B8/0841 , A61B8/085 , A61B8/12 , A61B8/4461 , A61B8/461 , A61B8/5207 , A61B8/54 , A61B18/1492 , A61B2017/22094 , A61B2018/00577 , A61B2018/1861 , A61B2090/3782
摘要： An intravascular ultrasound catheter system is provided and enables a simplified, economical technique for ultrasound visualization of a blood vessel. The catheter may include a park ablation system for crossing chronic total occlusions and severe stenoses. The catheter is advanceable and is oriented entirely under manual control of the clinician and the application of radiofrequency energy for spark erosion of the stenosis also is controlled manually by the clinician. The system enables the clinician to observe an ultrasound image sufficiently to determine where to orient the ablation electrode so as to reduce the risk of dissection or perforation of the blood vessel. The ultrasound image is generated in response to manual rotation of the catheter and the ablation spark is generated only when the physician is satisfied as to the orientation of the electrode within the vessel.
摘要翻译：提供血管内超声导管系统，并且能够实现血管超声可视化的简化经济技术。导管可以包括用于穿过慢性完全闭塞和严重狭窄的园区消融系统。导管是可推进的，并且完全在临床医生的手动控制下被定向，并且临床医生手动控制用于狭窄的火花侵蚀的射频能量的应用。该系统使得临床医生能够充分地观察超声图像，以确定取向消融电极的位置，以便降低血管的解剖或穿孔的风险。响应于导管的手动旋转而产生超声波图像，并且仅当医生对容器内的电极的取向满意时才产生消融火花。

10. 发明授权

US08007440B2 Apparatus and methods for low-cost intravascular ultrasound imaging and for crossing severe vascular occlusions 失效
标题翻译：用于低成本血管内超声成像和穿过严重血管闭塞的装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US08007440B2
公开(公告)日：2011-08-30
申请号：US11053141
申请日：2005-02-08
申请人： Paul A. Magnin , Edward I. McNamara , Russell W. Bowden , Rodney J. Solomon
发明人： Paul A. Magnin , Edward I. McNamara , Russell W. Bowden , Rodney J. Solomon
IPC分类号： A61B8/14
CPC分类号： A61B8/445 , A61B1/00066 , A61B8/0833 , A61B8/0841 , A61B8/085 , A61B8/12 , A61B8/4461 , A61B8/461 , A61B8/5207 , A61B8/54 , A61B18/1492 , A61B2017/22094 , A61B2018/00577 , A61B2018/1861 , A61B2090/3782
摘要： An intravascular ultrasound catheter system is provided and enables a simplified, economical technique for ultrasound visualization of a blood vessel. The catheter may include a spark ablation system for crossing chronic total occlusions and severe stenoses. The catheter is advanceable and is oriented entirely under manual control of the clinician and the application of radiofrequency energy for spark erosion of the stenosis also is controlled manually by the clinician. The system enables the clinician to observe an ultrasound image sufficiently to determine where to orient the ablation electrode so as to reduce the risk of dissection or perforation of the blood vessel. The ultrasound image is generated in response to manual rotation of the catheter and the ablation spark is generated only when the physician is satisfied as to the orientation of the electrode within the vessel.
摘要翻译：提供血管内超声导管系统，并且能够实现血管超声可视化的简化经济技术。导管可以包括用于穿过慢性完全闭塞和严重狭窄的火花消融系统。导管是可推进的，并且完全在临床医生的手动控制下被定向，并且临床医生手动控制用于狭窄的火花侵蚀的射频能量的应用。该系统使得临床医生能够充分地观察超声图像，以确定取向消融电极的位置，以便降低血管的解剖或穿孔的风险。响应于导管的手动旋转而产生超声波图像，并且仅当医生对容器内的电极的取向满意时才产生消融火花。

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