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Intra-operative diagnostic ultrasound multiple-array transducer probe and optional surgical tool

  • US 6,423,002 B1
  • Filed: 06/24/1999
  • Issued: 07/23/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/24/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An ultrasound imaging probe, comprising:

  • a support element;

    a first imaging transducer array disposed on the support element;

    a second imaging transducer array disposed on the support element, wherein the first and second imaging transducer array image planes are non-parallel as a function of non-parallel positions of the first imaging transducer array relative to the second imaging transducer array; and

    a therapeutic tool attached adjacent to an imaging transducer array such that the therapeutic tool is substantially within a plane defined by one of the first and second imaging transducer arrays and respective first and second imaging transducer array image planes, wherein the therapeutic tool moves together with the first and second imaging transducer arrays.

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