Patent ID: 6165144
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: A61N,G10K

Abstract:
An apparatus for mounting an ultrasound transducer head module comprising:an insert having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an axial bore therethrough with a proximal inlet and a distal outlet;at least one interrupted flange extending radially from said outer surface between the inlet and outlet;a spacer configured to fit within a void in a cast, the spacer having an opening therein, the opening having a shape corresponding to an outer periphery of the insert, the insert being at least partially positioned within the opening; andmeans for urgingly biasing an ultrasound treatment head module toward a treatment location, said means positioned adjacent the proximal inlet of the insert; wherein the means for urgingly biasing an ultrasound treatment head module toward the treatment location comprises a housing having a shape corresponding to a shape of the insert, and a bias element mounted on a bottom portion of the housing; wherein the bias element is a conical helical spring.