Self-contained ultrasonic scanner
First Claim
1. Self-contained ultrasonic scanning apparatus for insonifying a specimen comprisinga housing,an ultrasonic transducer disposed within said housing and mounted for movement therewithin,magnetic means for effecting movement of said transducer,energizing means for electrically energizing said magnetic means,cathode-ray tube means disposed within said housing with its screen visible from the exterior of said housing, andsignal processing means for receiving signals from said transducer and delivering corresponding signals to said cathode-ray tube.
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Abstract
Self-contained ultrasonic scanning apparatus for insonifying a specimen including a housing, an ultrasonic transducer disposed within the housing and mounted for movement therewithin. Magnetic apparatus may be provided for effecting movement of the transducer and the magnetic apparatus may include a permanent magnet and an electromagnet. Apparatus is provided for electrically energizing the electromagnet. A cathode-ray tube is disposed within the housing with the screen visible from the exterior of the housing. Signal processing apparatus is provided for receiving signals from the transducer and suitably providing corresponding signals to the cathode-ray tube. The housing is preferably of such size and the apparatus of such weight as to be readily portable by an individual using a single hand.
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1. Self-contained ultrasonic scanning apparatus for insonifying a specimen comprising
a housing, an ultrasonic transducer disposed within said housing and mounted for movement therewithin, magnetic means for effecting movement of said transducer, energizing means for electrically energizing said magnetic means, cathode-ray tube means disposed within said housing with its screen visible from the exterior of said housing, and signal processing means for receiving signals from said transducer and delivering corresponding signals to said cathode-ray tube.
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