Miniature ultrasound high efficiency transducer assembly, guidewire using the same and method

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PATENT NO 5059851
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07579074

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Guidewire comprising a flexible elongate member having a distal extremity with an ultrasonic transducer secured to the distal extremity of the flexible elongate member. The transducer has a diameter ranging from 0.007 inches to 0.018 inches and has a thickness and a diameter to provide a transducer having an aspect ratio with a thickness which is one-half of the diameter .+-.5%. Electrical leads are connected to the transducer and extend the length of the flexible elongate member.

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VOLCANO CORPORATION3721 VALLEY CENTRE DRIVE SUITE 500 SAN DIEGO CA 92130

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Christian, Jeffrey J San Jose, CA 64 8511
Corl, Paul D Palo Alto, CA 42 3833
Lifshitz, Ilan Mountain View, CA 7 468
Nassi, Menahem F Palo Alto, CA 5 636

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