Patent ID: 6932308
Filing Date: 2005-08-23
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for adjustably securing an ultrasonic transducer to an orthopedic appliance, comprising: (a) an adjustable clamp adapted to adjustably secure the apparatus to an element of an orthopedic appliance; (b) a transducer holder adapted to secure the transducer to the apparatus, wherein the transducer holder comprises a cap adapted to receive and retain the ultrasonic transducer; and (c) an adjustable connector adapted to adjustably connect the adjustable clamp to the transducer holder, wherein the adjustable connector comprises a shaft extending from a surface of the cap and a barrel adapted to receive the shaft, and further comprises a pin extending from the connector at an angle relative to the barrel, wherein the pin is adapted to be adjustably received by the adjustable clamp, and wherein the shaft and barrel are threaded with complementary threads.