18238555. ULTRASOUND IMAGING DEVICE WITH THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE PLATE simplified abstract (KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.)
ULTRASOUND IMAGING DEVICE WITH THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE PLATE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
STEPHEN CHARLES Davies of EL DORADO HILLS CA (US)
WOJTEK Sudol of ANDOVER MA (US)
WILLIAM JOHN Ossmann of ACTON MA (US)
ANJALI Saini of SUDBURY MA (US)
ULTRASOUND IMAGING DEVICE WITH THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE PLATE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18238555 titled 'ULTRASOUND IMAGING DEVICE WITH THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE PLATE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a device for imaging inside a patient's body. The device includes a flexible elongate member that can be inserted into the body, and an imaging assembly located at the distal portion of the elongate member. The imaging assembly consists of an array of imaging elements with an integrated circuit positioned next to it. Additionally, there is a conductive plate that runs along the length of the imaging assembly to dissipate heat generated by the imaging elements or the integrated circuit.
- The device is designed for imaging within a patient's body.
- It includes a flexible elongate member for insertion into the body.
- The imaging assembly is located at the distal portion of the elongate member.
- The imaging assembly consists of an array of imaging elements.
- An integrated circuit is positioned next to the imaging elements.
- A conductive plate is included to dissipate heat generated by the imaging elements or the integrated circuit.
Potential Applications
- Medical imaging procedures
- Minimally invasive surgeries
- Endoscopic examinations
Problems Solved
- Provides a device for imaging inside a patient's body
- Enables flexible insertion into the body
- Helps dissipate heat generated by the imaging elements or integrated circuit
Benefits
- Improved imaging capabilities within the body
- Minimally invasive procedure
- Reduced risk of heat damage to the device
Original Abstract Submitted
A device for imaging within a body of a patient is provided. In one embodiment, the device includes a flexible elongate member that can be inserted into the body of the patient. The device also has an imaging assembly that is disposed at and extending a length of a distal portion of the flexible elongate member. The imaging assembly may include an array of imaging elements that may have an outward surface and an inward surface. The imaging assembly may further include an integrated circuit adjacent to the inward surface of the array of imaging elements. The device may further include a conductive plate adjacent to and extending at least a portion of a length of the imaging assembly. The conductive plate may receive heat generated by at least one of the array of imaging elements or the integrated circuit.
