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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8109925 | Treatment of breast disease with vibrating device An elongate probe, with a suction channel extending longitudinally along the probe, is inserted into a patient so that a distal tip of the probe is in contact with a fibroid mass inside the patient. Thereafter the probe is ultrasonically vibrated so that the distal ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 7442168 | High efficiency medical transducer with ergonomic shape and method of manufacture A tranducer assembly for an ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a front driver having an elongate shaft in one direction and a stud extending in an opposite direction. An electromechanical transducer element is disposed around the stud. The transducer assembly a... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7223267 | Ultrasonic probe with detachable slidable cauterization forceps A surgical device for ultrasonic ablation and RF cauterization includes a forceps member having at least one prong, the prong being formed as an electrode. At least one electrical connector is provided on the forceps member for operatively connecting the prong to an... | 05/29/2007 |
| 6799729 | Ultrasonic cleaning and atomizing probe An ultrasonically excitable tool or probe is provided with a central bore, and a coupling for attachment to an ultrasonic transducer also provided with a central bore. Fluid may be injected along the communicating bores for filling a bowl or concavity on a distal en... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6582440 | Non-clogging catheter for lithotrity An improved rigid catheter is provided for lithotripsy. The catheter includes a rigid tube adapted to engage a lithotripsy transducer and power supply, with a restriction in an internal diameter of the rigid tube proximate a power delivery end of the rigi... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6578659 | Ultrasonic horn assembly An ultrasonic sonication device includes a velocity transformer or probe which, when coupled to a vibrating transducer of the piezoelectric or magnetostrictive type, resonates in sympathy with the transducer and either increases or decreases the magnitude... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6454730 | Thermal film ultrasonic dose indicator A method and apparatus are provided for applying an ultrasound treatment to a portion of a human body. The method includes the steps of determining a temperature rise which the body portion will experience when a dosage limit of the ultrasound treatment h... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6375648 | Infiltration cannula with teflon coated outer surface An infiltration cannula is provided. The infiltration cannula includes an axially elongated tube having a circular cross-section, a proximal end portion adapted to receive a treatment fluid and a distal end portion with a plurality of apertures disposed i... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6326039 | Skinless sausage or frankfurter manufacturing method and apparatus utilizing reusable deformable support In a method for the manufacture of frankfurters, hot dogs and other skinless sausage products, a meat emulsion is extruded onto a flexible conveyor belt which is then conveyed through a tube whose internal diameter is equal to the desired diameter of the ... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6322832 | Manufacturing method and apparatus utilizing reusable deformable support In a method for the manufacture of frankfurters, hot dogs and other skinless sausage products, a meat emulsion is extruded onto a flexible conveyor belt which is then conveyed through an at least partially microwave-transparent tube whose internal diamete... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6270471 | Ultrasonic probe with isolated outer cannula An electronic surgical probe including an axially elongated member adapted to receive ultrasonic vibrations from an ultrasonic motor or transducer and having a circular cross-section, has a coaxially positioned cannula or sheath surrounding the elongated ... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6146674 | Method and device for manufacturing hot dogs using high power ultrasound An semi-solid mixture, such as a particulate meat mixture, is brought into contact with a vibrating surface, whereby energy is transported across the surface into the mixture. The vibration is generally contemplated to be in the ultrasonic frequency range... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6036667 | Ultrasonic dissection and coagulation system An ultrasonic dissection and coagulation system for surgical use is provided. The system includes an ultrasonic instrument, a control module, and a pedal actuator. The ultrasonic actuator has a housing and an elongated body portion extending from the hous... | 03/14/2000 |
