Fujifilm had 38 patents in advanced materials during Q1 2024. Fujifilm Holdings Corp filed patents related to ultrasound probes, piezoelectric film stacks, and piezoelectric materials for ultrasound transducers in Q1 2024. The ultrasound probe design includes vibrators, support portions, acoustic lenses, and connection portions with high thermal conductivity. The piezoelectric film stack involves forming layers on a structured substrate for improved performance. The piezoelectric material for ultrasound transducers includes a non-metallic frame surrounding the piezoelectric material and an acoustic lens, while the piezoelectric film features a polymer-based composite material with lead zirconate titanate particles. Additionally, an ultrasound design includes an acoustic matching portion and a conductive member with a multi-layer structure for improved performance. GlobalData’s report on Fujifilm gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Fujifilm grant share with advanced materials as a theme is 31% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Ultrasound probe and ultrasound diagnostic apparatus (Patent ID: US20240099693A1)
The patent filed by Fujifilm Holdings Corp. describes an ultrasound probe with vibrators arranged in a left-right direction, supported by a support portion with a higher thermal conductivity than the acoustic lens. The probe also includes an acoustic lens, an acoustic matching portion, and a connection portion that connects the support portion to the acoustic matching portion. The connection portion is in contact with the end edges of the acoustic matching portion and the acoustic lens, ensuring efficient transmission and reception of ultrasound waves.
The claims of the patent detail the specific configurations and materials used in the ultrasound probe, such as the arrangement of vibrators, the thermal conductivity of the support portion, and the contact points of the connection portion. The patent also includes provisions for a heat dissipation member to manage heat generated during ultrasound imaging. Overall, the patent aims to improve the performance and durability of ultrasound probes by optimizing the design and materials used in their construction, ultimately enhancing the quality of ultrasound diagnostic imaging.
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