Flextensional transducers and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9919344
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14585508

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Flextensional transducers and methods of using flextensional transducers. The transducer includes a piezoelectric element and may include at least one endcap coupled with the piezoelectric element. The endcap may have an outer portion formed of a first material and an inner portion formed of a second material having a greater flexibility than the first material. The endcap may be coupled with an annular piezoelectric element near either its outer circumference or its inner circumference. The piezoelectric element may be a planar disk or have a curved bowl-shape. The transducer may be coupled with, and at least partially restrained by, a support structure. The transducer may also be configured to permit light to pass therethrough.

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PHOTOSONIX MEDICAL INC23 BROOKLINE COURT AMBLER PA 19002

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Schafer, Mark E Ambler, US 41 1185

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