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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7674233 | Method and apparatus for focussing ultrasonic energy The apparatus comprises an ultrasonic vibration generator (1) and a lens (2) affixed thereto adapted to focus the ultrasonic vibration at a predetermined zone. It may be used to destroy certain types of cancerous cell which lie close beneath the surfac... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7666152 | Focusing electromagnetic acoustic wave source An acoustic wave device including an acoustic wave transducer adapted to generate an acoustic wave in a propagation liquid, the acoustic wave transducer having an inner contour defined by rotating a curve about a rotation axis of symmetry, wherein the curve and the ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7662114 | Ultrasound phased arrays Ultrasound transducers are disclosed which focus acoustic energy at various focal locations while minimizing focal spot degradation and the generation of unwanted on-axis or off-axis energy concentrations through using a generally constant f-number at the various fo... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7645244 | Ultrasound systems and methods for treating ischemic limbs or tissue affected by peripheral arterial disease A method of treating tissue within a body includes aiming an ultrasound transducer towards target tissue, and delivering ultrasound energy towards the target tissue to thereby reduce pain at the target tissue. A method of treating tissue within a body includes aimin... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7637877 | Ultrasonic shock wave head for use in lithotripsy Disclosed is an ultrasonic shock wave head for use in lithotripsy, comprising a shock wave source (2) and an acoustic lens (6) for focusing the ultrasonic shock wave generated by the shock wave source (2). A bearing housing (8) for the sh... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7628764 | Ultrasonic treatment for wounds A portable therapeutic device and method of use generate longitudinally propagating ultrasound and shear waves generated by such longitudinally propagating ultrasound to provide effective healing of wounds. A transducer having an operative surface is disposed substa... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7601127 | Therapeutic stimulation of genital tissue or reproductive organ of an infertility or impotence diagnosed patient The method of stimulation for a genital tissue or reproductive organ of an infertility or impotence diagnosed patient is disclosed. The stimulation has the steps of activating an acoustic shock wave generator or source to emit acoustic shock waves; and subjecting th... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7601128 | Apparatus for treating subcutaneous tissues An assembly for treating subcutaneous tissues using acoustic waves in the range of low acoustic pressure ultrasound waves is disclosed. The assembly comprises an acoustic wave generator and transducer for the generation and transmission of unfocused acoustic waves, ... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7591794 | Therapy probe A surgical coagulation instrument having a planar ultrasound transducer without a membrane, mounted in the region of an end of a câble is provided The instrument additionally has a fluid circuit. It is useful for intra-cavity or laparoscopic treatment, without the ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7588547 | Methods and system for treating subcutaneous tissues An apparatus and method for treating subcutaneous tissues using acoustic waves in the range of low acoustic pressure ultrasound waves is disclosed. The method includes injections of enhancing agents, wherein disruption of subcutaneous tissues and subcutaneous cavita... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7578796 | Method of shockwave treating fish and shellfish The method of stimulating an aquatic life form is disclosed. The method has the steps of activating a pressure pulse or an acoustic shock wave generator or source to emit pressure pulse or acoustic shock waves; and subjecting the aquatic life form to the pressure pu... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7559904 | Shockwave generating system A shockwave generating system comprising a first shockwave source device that is formed with an aperture through which a second shockwave source device is adapted to transmit shockwaves. The second shockwave source device may be disposed at least partially in the ap... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7544171 | Methods for promoting nerve regeneration and neuronal growth and elongation A method of enhancing the regeneration of injured nerves has the step of administering an effective exposure of pressure pulses or acoustic shock waves in a pulse or wave pattern to the zone of injury of the nerve during the regeneration process. The inventive metho... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7540846 | Energy application with inflatable annular lens Apparatus and methods for ablating tissue surrounding a tubular anatomical structure such as the wall of a blood vessel or prostatic tissue surrounding the urethra. The apparatus includes an ultrasonic emitter such as a cylindrical emitter and an inflatable annular ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7537572 | Treatment or pre-treatment for radiation/chemical exposure A method of treatment for a tissue organ or entire body of a patient prior to or after exposure to chemicals or radiation or both comprises the steps of activating an acoustic shock wave generator or source to emit acoustic shock waves; and subjecting the tissue, or... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7530958 | Method and system for combined ultrasound treatment A non-invasive method and system for combined ultrasound treatment are provided. An exemplary combined ultrasound treatment system comprises a transducer configured to deliver ultrasound energy to provide two or more energy effects to a region of interest. The energ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7510536 | Ultrasound guided high intensity focused ultrasound treatment of nerves A method for using high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to treat neurological structures to achieve a desired therapeutic affect. Depending on the dosage of HIFU applied, it can have a reversible or irreversible effect on neural structures. For example, a relati... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7507212 | Ultrasonic treatment device with mist suctioning structure An ultrasonic treatment device comprises a handpiece having an ultrasonic transducer and a long axial probe whose base end is connected with the transducer. The device further comprises a tubular inner sheath covering the probe and an outer sheath covering the inner... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7507213 | Pressure pulse/shock wave therapy methods for organs The method of stimulating an organ comprises the steps of providing an at least partially exposed or direct access portal to an organ, activating an acoustic shock wave generator or source to emit acoustic shock waves; and subjecting the organ to the acoustic shock ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7500956 | Apparatus and method for resonant destruction of tumors In a method for treating cancer, a series of investigatory pressure waves of respective different preselected frequencies are generated in a patient so that the pressure waves are transmitted to a tumor through overlying tissues, while responsive oscillatory motion ... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7497835 | Method of treatment for and prevention of periodontal disease The method of treatment for a periodontal tissue exhibiting a periodontal disease or periodontal condition in a diagnosed patient is disclosed. The method has the steps of activating an acoustic shock wave generator or source to emit acoustic shock waves; and subjec... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7497834 | Germicidal method for eradicating or preventing the formation of biofilms A method of treatment for a tissue organ or entire body of a patient prior to or after exposure to a biofilm infection comprises the steps of activating an acoustic shock wave generator or source to emit acoustic shock waves; and subjecting the infected tissue, orga... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7497836 | Germicidal method for treating or preventing sinusitis The method of treatment for a nasal or sinus tissue exhibiting a sinusitis or rhinosinusitis disease or condition in a diagnosed patient is disclosed. The method has the steps of activating an acoustic shock wave generator or source to emit acoustic shock waves; and... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7485101 | Multiple shockwave focal treatment apparatus with targeting positioning and locating apparatus The present invention relates to a torso-positioning and target-locating apparatus using medical imaging apparatus for treating a living body or tissue with shockwaves originating from at least two sources to a focal area within the living body or tissue. ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7481781 | Ultrasound therapy Described and claimed is the combined use of an electric field and ultrasound to ablate a cell or tissue, the use of ultrasound to disrupt a nucleated cell which has previously been electrosensitised by exposure to an electric field, and the use of an electric field... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7470240 | Pressure pulse/shock wave therapy methods and an apparatus for conducting the therapeutic methods The method of stimulating a substance is disclosed. The method has the steps of activating an acoustic shock wave generator or source to emit acoustic shock waves; and subjecting the substance to the acoustic shock waves stimulating said substance wherein the substa... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7449003 | Bellows for coupling a source acoustic waves to a subject to be treated A bellows for coupling a source of acoustic waves having an acoustic propagation medium, to a patient, has a geometrical modification in that region wherein the bellows can be seated against the patient for the introduction of acoustic waves into the patient. The ge... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7449004 | Ultrasonic treatment device and ultrasonic treatment system An ultrasonic transducer unit that generates ultrasonic vibration for treating living tissues has an ultrasonic transducer and a cover member that covers the ultrasonic transducer. A flexible sheath is coupled at one end to the cover member. A signal cable extends t... | 11/11/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7431704 | Apparatus and method for the treatment of tissue with ultrasound energy by direct contact Apparatus and method for the treatment of tissue, such as hard and soft tissues, wounds, tumors, muscles, and cartilage, through the direct contact of ultrasound energy is disclosed. Ultrasound energy is delivered to a target area through direct contact with an ultr... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7429248 | Method and apparatus for controlling acoustic modes in tissue healing applications A modal converter having at least one ultrasonic transducer or at least one array of such transducers positioned on the modal converter at various angles relative to a tissue surface and bone tissue surface, such that some combination of one or more of the following... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7429249 | Method for cavitation-induced tissue healing with low intensity ultrasound A method and kit for therapeutically treating bone and tissue injuries using ultrasound. The method includes the steps of introducing an ultrasound contrast agent into the patient, preferably, the patient's blood stream, and impinging ultrasonic waves in proximity t... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7427273 | Skin beautification cosmetic system using iontophoresis device, ultrasonic facial stimulator, and cosmetic additive A skin beautification cosmetic system comprising an iontophoresis device, an infrared (including far infrared) generator, an ultrasonic vibrator, and a cosmetic composition is disclosed. The system ensures effective action of moisturizing and whitening cosmetics wit... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7425193 | Tomographic imaging system using a conformable mirror A tomographic imaging system comprising a source array emitting rays, a deformable mirror reflecting the rays emitted by the source array, and a detector array receiving the electromagnetic rays emitted by the source array and reflected by the deformable mirror. An ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7422563 | Multifunctional tip catheter for applying energy to tissue and detecting the presence of blood flow Disclosed herein are devices for altering gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of an individual, particularly individuals having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). More particularly, devices are disclosed to produce collateral openin... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7416535 | Neoplastic cell destruction device and method utilizing low frequency sound waves to disrupt or displace cellular materials A neoplasm cell destruction device utilizing low frequency sound waves to disrupt or displace cellular materials in neoplastic cells so as to damage and ultimately destruct the neoplastic cells without destructing surrounding healthy cells and thereby eliminating th... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7413552 | Method for subaqueous ultrasonic catastrophic irradiation of living tissue A fish killing and fish tissue sanitizing apparatus includes a tank, a water feed pipe extending to the tank, and an electromechanical transducer in pressure-wave transmitting relationship to the tank for generating ultrasonic pressure waves in water contained in th... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7410469 | Apparatus and method for ultrasonically and electromagnetically treating tissue The invention relates to apparatus and method for ultrasonically and electromagnetically treating tissue to treat, for example, traumatized tissue or a bone injury. The apparatus includes at least one ultrasonic transducer assembly and at least one electromagnetic c... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7410464 | Wave generating device A wave generating device including a wave transducer adapted to generate an energy wave, and a beam shaping device defined by revolution of a curve about an axis of revolution, the curve being arranged with respect to the transducer in a plane of the curve so as to ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7399284 | Ultrasonic irradiation apparatus An ultrasonic irradiation apparatus irradiates ultrasonic waves onto a wide area having three-dimensionally curved surfaces. An ultrasonic irradiator having a plurality of ultrasonic transducer is arranged in a plane. The position of at least a portion of the ultras... | 07/15/2008 |