Probe for an ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus
United States Patent D553249
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Inventors:
Wakisaka, Yoshinori (Tokyo, JP)
Kitayama, Masahiko (Mitaka, JP)
Tomioka, Kei (Tokyo, JP)
Kosaku, Hideki (Nasushiobara, JP)
Application Number:
D/277635
Publication Date:
10/16/2007
Filing Date:
03/05/2007
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Assignee:
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba (JP)
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation (JP)
Primary Class:
D24/186
International Classes:
(IPC1-7): 2401
Field of Search:
D24/186, 310/17, 128/660.1, 604/22, 128/662.03-662.06, 600/439, 433/119, 601/4, D10/60, 606/169, 600/443, 310/334, D24/187, 128/660.01-660.09, 433/86, 601/2, 600/446, 600/459
US Patent References:
6139561Ultrasonic medical instrumentOctober, 2000Shibata et al.606/169
6206844Reusable ultrasonic surgical instrument with removable outer sheathMarch, 2001Reichel et al.601/2
6328703Ultrasonic treating apparatusDecember, 2001Murakami601/4
6416525Ultrasonic vibrator capable of infallably preventing drops of water from entering the inside of a casing of the vibrator even if autoclave sterilization without a drying process is performedJuly, 2002Shibata604/22
6761698Ultrasonic operation systemJuly, 2004Shibata et al.601/2
6811399Torque lock for ultrasonic swivelable inserts and methodNovember, 2004Rahman et al.433/119
7011520Two part ultrasonic swivel insert, with one part rotatable relative to the otherMarch, 2006Rahman et al.433/86
7131983Ultrasonic surgical instrumentNovember, 2006Murakami606/169
Primary Examiner:
Oliver, Catherine R.
Assistant Examiner:
Cavanna, Mark
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.
Claims:
CLAIM

1. The ornamental design for a probe for an ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus, as shown and described.

Description:

FIG. 1 is a front, top and left side perspective view of a probe for an ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof.