Did You Know...
...that the video game, Pong, was invented by a guy who graduated at the bottom of his engineering class? Nolan Bushnell spent more time running the games at a local amusement park than he did on his studies at the University of Utah. His dreams of working for Disney's amusement empire were dashed when the company wouldn't hire him. Taking a boring job, Nolan daydreamed about electronic versions of popular games. He invented Pong, the first video game, and went on to found Atari Co.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8105248 | Medical plaster A piezoelectric unit (4), preferably a piezoelectric foil, is arranged in a medical plaster unit (13) for therapeutic or stimulating influence of body tissue in an area underneath the plaster unit. The plaster unit may be equipped with a battery (11... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8096961 | Switched resonant ultrasonic power amplifier system A switched resonant power amplifier system for ultrasonic transducers is disclosed. The system includes an amplifier that receives and processes a driver output signal for generating a drive signal that is provided to an ultrasonic device for controlling output of t... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8092401 | Method and apparatus for producing shock waves for medical applications The invention describes a method and an apparatus for producing shock waves in a fluid for medical applications. In a work volume filled with fluid, the pressure is increased mechanically by pulses. The pressure pulse produced in the work volume is transferred to th... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8088084 | Method and apparatus for repair of intervertebral discs A method of repairing an intervertebral disc of a patient's body includes identifying a target area of the intervertebral disc. An ultrasound generator is placed proximate the target area and outside the patient's body. An area temperature at the target area is moni... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8079966 | Ultrasound stimulation devices and techniques Ultrasound stimulation devices and related techniques are disclosed. An ultrasound transducer for generating ultrasound energy is carried by a transducer housing that seals the transducer and may also include a positioning element for positioning the transducer prox... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8075504 | Ultrasound medical systems and related methods Ultrasound medical systems and related methods are described. ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8075503 | System and method for treating a wound using ultrasonic debridement A wound treatment system includes a distribution manifold, a reduced pressure source, a fluid delivery source, and an ultrasonic energy transducer. Reduced pressure and fluid delivery may be applied to the wound through the distribution manifold. The ultrasonic ener... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8057409 | Ultrasonic therapeutic device and an ultrasonic therapeutic system of using the same An ultrasonic therapeutic device and an ultrasonic therapeutic system including the ultrasonic therapeutic device and guided by an imaging device are provided. The ultrasonic therapeutic device includes an ultrasonic therapeutic applicator that comprises an ultrason... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8057408 | Pulsed cavitational ultrasound therapy Therapy methods using pulsed cavitational ultrasound therapy can include the subprocesses of initiation, maintenance, therapy, and feedback of the histotripsy process, which involves the creation and maintenance of ensembles of microbubbles and the use of feedback i... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8048006 | Ultrasound therapy A method of treating a peripheral neuropathy, peripheral neurodegenerative disease, or peripheral nerve trauma is disclosed. The method includes the step of applying an ultrasound signal to an anatomical location on a patient. ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8043235 | Ultrasonic treatment of glaucoma A method of treating glaucoma is described herein. The method includes the steps of providing an ultrasonic device that emits ultrasonic energy, holding the ultrasonic device at a location external to the trabecular meshwork, transmitting the ultrasonic energy at a ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8043234 | System and method for providing therapeutic treatment using a combination of ultrasound, electro-stimulation and vibrational stimulation Systems and methods are disclosed for providing therapeutic treatment using vibrational stimulation, ultrasound stimulation and electro-stimulation. The combined therapeutic treatment allows for more flexible and effective treatment of bone-loss related and other ai... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8038630 | Floating probe for ultrasonic transducers The present invention relates to a device with an ultrasonic-based probe for drilling and coring. The invention uses ultrasonic and subsonic vibrations produced by a frequency compensation coupler or free mass to produce the hammering action of a partially disengage... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8038631 | Laparoscopic HIFU probe A high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation of tissue using minimally invasive medical procedures is provided. ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8025630 | Treatment apparatus A treating device according to the present invention comprises: a transmitting member for transmitting energy, for treating living body tissue, to the living body tissue; an outer sheath through which the transmitting member is passed; and a grasping section support... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7998095 | Occlusion device Methods, apparatus, and systems for repairing defective occlusions are provided. One embodiment includes an elongate body having a first lumen extending from a proximal end toward a distal end of the elongate body. An elongate structure, having a lumen extending fro... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7993289 | Systems and methods for the destruction of adipose tissue Described is a system and method for the destruction of adipose tissue using an energy applicator such as a HIFU transducer. The system has a scan head containing an energy applicator, a mechanical arm for carrying the weight of the scan head, and a therapy controll... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7988648 | Pancreas regeneration treatment for diabetics using extracorporeal acoustic shock waves The method of stimulating a tissue of a subsurface organ is disclosed. The method has the steps of activating an acoustic shock wave generator or source to emit acoustic shock waves; and subjecting the tissue to the acoustic shock waves stimulating said tissue where... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7985189 | Method for using acoustic shock waves in the treatment of medical conditions A method of treating pathological conditions associated with bone and soft tissue adjacent to musculoskeletal environments and soft tissues and osteoporotic sites and of enhancing bone formation and remodeling in a stress fracture, involves applying acoustic shock w... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7981060 | Ultrasound applying skin care device An ultrasonic skin care device has an applicator head for applying the ultrasound vibrations to a user's skin. The applicator head has a vibrator element and a horn which are integrated into a combined vibration mass that resonates with an electric pulse to produce ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7976483 | Ultrasound assembly with increased efficacy A catheter system is disclosed. The catheter system includes a catheter body having an external surface and an ultrasound transducer having a side between a first end and a second end. A first medium is positioned adjacent to the first end of the ultrasound transduc... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7972286 | Method of applying acoustic energy effective to alter transport or cell viability A method for reversibly, or irreversibly, altering the permeability of cells, tissues or other biological barriers, to molecules to be transported into or through these materials, through the application of acoustic energy, is provided. The acoustic energy is applie... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7967763 | Method 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... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7955281 | External ultrasound lipoplasty This invention relates to a non-invasive, safer alternative to current lipoplasty procedures. The preferred embodiment of the invention is a multi-channel system that focuses the low mega Hertz ultrasound at user selectable depths, where fat cells are to be emulsifi... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7955282 | System and device to sculpt an individual's body A system and device to sculpt an individual's body. The system and device are capable of selectively burning adipose tissue located in a user's abdomen, waist, thigh, arms, etc., and of generating vibration to produce heat from friction such that blood circulation c... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7942835 | System and method for providing therapeutic treatment using a combination of ultrasound and vibrational stimulation A system and method are disclosed for providing therapeutic treatment using a combination of ultrasound and vibrational stimulation. The system includes a first therapeutic treatment system or Dynamic Motion Therapy system having a vibrational assembly having a non-... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7942834 | Endoscope with ultrasonic vibration isolating protrusions An endoscope includes an inserted unit for being inserted into a celomic cavity of a body and having therein at least one channel, and an ultrasonic treatment apparatus including a transmitting member that transmits an ultrasonic wave produced by an ultrasonic vibra... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7914469 | Cellulite ultrasound treatment A treatment system and method for reducing body perimeter, primarily aimed at reducing cellulite and/or fat at a region of treatment. Ultrasound waves and pressure exertion are applied to the region of treatment, preferably simultaneously. The pressure exersion may ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7914470 | Ultrasonic method and device for wound treatment An apparatus and method are provided for applying a medicament to tissue, and delivering ultrasonic energy from a non-contact distance from the tissue to the medicament and to the tissue, wherein the ultrasonic energy has intensity capable of penetrating the wound t... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7909781 | Ultrasonic treatment of glaucoma A method of treating glaucoma is described herein. The method includes the steps of providing an ultrasonic device that emits ultrasonic energy, holding the ultrasonic instrument at a location external to the trabecular meshwork, transmitting the ultrasonic energy a... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909782 | Ultrasonic medical device Ultrasonic medical apparatus is disclosed comprising ultrasonic transducers and associated electronics incorporated in a portable hand-held device adapted for engagement with the neck of a person and energized to induce a coughing reflex in the person. The apparatus... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7905845 | 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... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7905844 | Disposable transducer seal A transducer seal designed to seal an open aperture of a transducer housing for a therapeutic ultrasound procedure. The seal has a membrane, a retainer and a mating device for locking in place with the transducer housing. The membrane is essentially transparent to u... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7896821 | Low intensity directed ultrasound (LODUS) mediated blood brain barrier disruption A method and device selectively and reversibly disrupts the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in a selected volume of the brain without the need for exogenous agents. The method and device employ low intensity directed ultrasound (LODUS) that is safe, reduces the danger of ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7883482 | 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... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7883481 | Device for mini-invasive ultrasound treatment of disc disease Device for miniinvasive ultrasound treatment of disc disease. A therapeutic ultrasound tranducer (2) is provided for treatment of the disc (5), of a patient (4) by generating an ultrasonic field (3), of which the temperature focus (F) is ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7878991 | Portable ultrasound device for the treatment of wounds Device and methods for the treatment of wounds using ultrasound energy are disclosed. The portable wound treatment device may deliver ultrasound energy to a wound through direct contact with the ultrasound tip and/or through a liquid coupling medium. Several ultraso... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7867178 | Apparatus for generating shock waves with piezoelectric fibers integrated in a composite Apparatus for Generating Shock Waves directed at an area of a human or animal body to be treated using piezoelectric fibers, for generating shock waves. The piezofibers integrated in a composite material are controlled for this, and together with a control unit they... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7857773 | Apparatus and methods for the destruction of adipose tissue Methods and apparatus are described for modifying unwanted tissue for cosmetic reasons. The methods provide a non-invasive manner to perform body contouring by destroying adipose tissue while simultaneously causing collagen contraction in a single procedure so that ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7850626 | Method and probe for using high intensity focused ultrasound A plurality of concepts related to HIFU therapy are disclosed, including a technique to spatially track and display the relative positions of a HIFU focal point and an imaging plane from an ultrasound imager, so that a clinician can ensure that the HIFU focus remain... | 12/14/2010 |
