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Connector for coupling an ultrasound transducer to an ultrasound catheter

  • US 5,417,672 A
  • Filed: 10/04/1993
  • Issued: 05/23/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/04/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A connector for connecting an ultrasound transducer to an ultrasound catheter having an ultrasound transmitting member extending longitudinally therethrough, said connector comprising:

  • a) an ultrasound transducer having a transducer coupling;

    b) a catheter coupling formed on said ultrasound transducer for coupling said ultrasound transducer to said catheter at a connection such that ultrasound will be transmitted from said transducer through said ultrasound transmitting member of said catheter;

    c) an annular collar on said transducer for supporting said connection between said transducer coupling and said catheter, wherein said collar is slideably moveable between;

    i) a first non-supporting position whereat said collar is adjacent said connection; and

    ,ii) a second supporting position whereat said collar is disposed around said connection to provide support thereto; and

    d) wherein said collar has a plurality of open ended slots formed therein to define a plurality of gripping fingers, said gripping fingers being configured and positioned to firmly engage said catheter when said catheter is coupled to said transducer and when said collar is disposed in said second supporting position.

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