Patent ID: 6537223
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: A61B,G01F

Abstract:
An ultrasound probe head for measuring volume flow in vessels, comprising:an ultrasound reflector; ultrasound piezo-electric crystals electrically connected by wires to a circuit board electrically connected to a measurement apparatus through an electrical cable; a support element, said support element comprising: inclined crystal supporting surfaces, disposed on its upper region thereof and symmetrically about a support element vertical axis, and to which said crystals are affixed; a bore for passing said electrical cable through said support element; and a device for housing said electrical wires in said element; said ultrasound probe head further comprising; a probe head housing, said housing comprising: a compartment for receiving said support element; a cable bore for passing said electrical cable received from the support element; a recess for receiving a portion of said reflector; a wall device for limiting acoustic coupling gel spillage; and a wall fixture for retaining the vessel in a stationary position in the probe head.