US4579123A
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Stand-off device
Assignee: HP Inc
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Filing: 1983-12-16
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Granted: 1986-04-01
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Expires: 2003-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A stand-off device for use with an acoustic transducer in the form of a volume having a flexible cup section and a stiff cup section with the lips of the cups joined together and almost filled with liquid. The bottom of the stiff cup section has an opening across which a membrane is mounted and a clip for holding the active section of a transducer in contact with the membrane.
Inventors
- 👤 James N. Chen
- 👤 Thaddeus G. Minior
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:13
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B8/00; A61B8/42; A61B8/4272; A61B8/4281; G; G10; G10K; G10K11/00; G10K11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A stand-off device for insertion between a transducer and the body of a patient, comprising a stiff cup section having a lip and a bottom and having a given volume, said bottom having means defining an opening therein, means for closing said opening, a flexible cup section having a bottom and a lip, said lips of said cup sections being joined with said bottoms on opposite sides thereof so as to form a sealed space, said cup sections being so dimensioned that said sealed spaced has a maximum volume under the ambient condition of use equal to the volume of liquid it contains when filled to overflowing with said flexible cup section below said stiff cup section, and said sealed space having inserted therein only a volume of liquid equal to a fraction of said maximum volume and greater than the given volume of said stiff cup section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A stand-off device for insertion between a transducer and the body of a patient, comprising a stiff cup section having a lip and a bottom and having a given volume, said bottom having means defining an opening therein, means for closing said opening, a flexible cup section having a bottom and a lip, said lips of said cup sections being joined with said bottoms on opposite sides thereof so as to form a sealed space, said cup sections being so dimensioned that said sealed spaced has a maximum volume under the ambient condition of use equal to the volume of liquid it contains when filled to overflowing with said flexible cup section below said stiff cup section, and said sealed space having inserted therein only a volume of liquid equal to a fraction of said maximum volume and greater than the given volume of said stiff cup section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A stand-off device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said fraction is between 90% and 98% inclusive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A stand-off device as set forth in claim 1 in which a closeable air purging port is mounted in the bottom of said stiff cup-like section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A stand-off device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for closing said opening is a membrane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A stand-off device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for closing said opening is a transducer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A stand-off device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said flexible cup section is made of plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A stand-off device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said flexible cup section is made of plastic.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-03-31 | 1989-09-30 | 1990-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-31 | 1993-09-30 | 1994-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-31 | 1997-09-30 | 1998-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |