Imaging assembly for intraluminal imaging
Summary
USPTO granted patent US12588894B2 to Koninklijke Philips N.V. for an intraluminal imaging device featuring a flexible elongate member and imaging assembly with ultrasound transducer elements on a flexible substrate. The patent, filed March 7, 2018, contains 21 claims and is classified under A61B 8/12 and related diagnostic ultrasound categories.
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USPTO granted patent US12588894B2 to Koninklijke Philips N.V. for an intraluminal imaging device and imaging assembly. The invention involves a flexible elongate member insertable into a body lumen with ultrasound transducer elements disposed on a flexible substrate wrapped around the central longitudinal axis, oriented to face outward. The patent contains 21 claims covering the device configuration and operational principles.
This patent grant establishes exclusive intellectual property rights for Philips in the intraluminal ultrasound imaging space. Medical device manufacturers developing competing intraluminal imaging technology should review this patent to ensure their products do not infringe the granted claims. Healthcare providers utilizing Philips intraluminal imaging devices may benefit from enhanced technology options. No immediate compliance actions are required for entities not engaged in competing device development.
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Imaging assembly for intraluminal imaging
Grant US12588894B2 Kind: B2 Mar 31, 2026
Assignee
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
Inventors
Wojtek Sudol
Abstract
An intraluminal imaging device is provided. In one embodiment, the imaging device includes a flexible elongate member that may to be inserted into a body lumen within a patient. The flexible elongate member has a central longitudinal axis. The imaging device also has an imaging assembly that is disposed at a distal portion of the flexible elongate member. The imaging assembly comprises a flexible substrate and a plurality of ultrasound transducer elements. The plurality of ultrasound transducer elements are disposed on the flexible substrate. The flexible substrate is disposed around the central longitudinal axis of the flexible elongate member such that the ultrasound transducer elements are oriented to face away from the central longitudinal axis and the flexible substrate.
CPC Classifications
A61B 8/445 A61B 8/12 A61B 8/0891 A61B 8/00
Filing Date
2018-03-07
Application No.
16491110
Claims
21
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