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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6340352 | Ultrasound treatment system An ultrasound treatment system in accordance with the present invention includes: ultrasonic transducers for generating ultrasonic vibrations; a handpiece including the ultrasonic transducers and serving as an operation unit; a probe connected to the ultr... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6328703 | Ultrasonic treating apparatus A ultrasonic treatment apparatus of the present invention comprises a ultrasonic vibrator for generating ultrasonic vibration, a vibration transmitting member connected to the ultrasonic vibrator at a proximal end thereof, the vibration transmitting membe... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6325769 | Method and apparatus for therapeutic treatment of skin A method and apparatus of reducing skin wrinkles, including applying an acoustic pulse or train of pulses to a subsurface region of human skin without damaging or adversely affecting the surface or epidermis layer of the skin. The pulses cause changes in ... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6322527 | Apparatus for ultrasonic bone treatment The apparatus is used for therapeutically treating injuries using ultrasound. The present invention may include a therapeutic ultrasonic composite comprising a transducer and an integrated circuit unit positioned adjacent the transducer. The therapeutic u... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6321109 | Catheter based surgery A method of excavating tissue in the body, including bringing a catheter (60) to a location, injecting microbubbles (84) at the location and causing cavitation of tissue (76) at the location using ultrasound. Preferably, the microbubbles (84) are injected... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6309355 | Method and assembly for performing ultrasound surgery using cavitation A method and assembly are provided which use cavitation induced by an ultrasound beam for creating a controlled surgical lesion in a selected treatment volume of a patient. First, a plurality of microbubbles are provided in the treatment volume. Preferabl... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6280402 | Ultrasound therapeutic apparatus An ultrasonic therapeutic apparatus consisting of a therapeutic ultrasonic wave generating source driven by a driver circuit to generate therapeutic ultrasonic waves, an in vivo imaging probe so as to obtain a tissue tomographic image in the vicinity of t... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6277084 | Ultrasonic medical device Wires are used for conducting ultrasound energy. These wires achieve optimum properties by creating a multiple material coaxial construction. For example, in a particular embodiment it is desirable to have an elastic core (nitinol) for conducting axial vi... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6273864 | 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 disp... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6267734 | Ultrasound therapeutic apparatus An ultrasonic therapeutic apparatus consisting of a therapeutic ultrasonic wave generating source driven by a driver circuit to generate therapeutic ultrasonic waves, an in vivo imaging probe so as to obtain a tissue tomographic image in the vicinity of t... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6264608 | Acoustic therapy apparatus comprising a source of therapeutic acoustic waves and an ultrasound locating means An acoustic therapy apparatus has a source of therapeutic acoustic waves and an ultrasound locating means with an ultrasound transducer, wherein the source and the ultrasound transducer are combined to form an oblong applicator with a longitudinal axis pr... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6261249 | Ultrasonic treatment controller including gel sensing circuit A controller for driving an ultrasonic transducer is disclosed and includes a processor, responsive to a feedback signal, for generating control signals to an output driver which is responsive to the control signals, to cause the ultrasonic transducer to ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6251088 | Ultrasonic plantar fasciitis therapy: apparatus and method Non-invasive therapeutic treatment of plantar fasciitis in vivo using ultrasound is performed by subjecting a foot locale to an ultrasound signal supplied to an ultrasound transducer placed on the skin, and involving a repetitive finite duration signal co... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6241692 | Ultrasonic ablation device and methods for lead extraction An improved lead extraction system using an ultrasonic transducer with a sharp cutting edge that is useful for the extraction and the removal of unwanted lead by a minimal invasive procedure is described. A lead extraction system suitable for ultrasonic a... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6231528 | Ultrasonic and growth factor bone-therapy: apparatus and method Non-invasive therapeutic treatment of bone in vivo using ultrasound in conjunction with application of a biochemical compound or bone growth factor is performed by subjecting bone to an ultrasound signal supplied to an ultrasound transducer placed on the ... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6217530 | Ultrasonic applicator for medical applications A medical instrument uses solid tapered cones mounted to a preferably concave, spherically curved, piezoelectric ultrasound transducer which focuses and concentrates the ultrasound energy to a narrow tip so very high levels of ultrasound can be delivered ... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6210356 | Ultrasound assembly for use with a catheter A catheter is disclosed. The catheter includes an elongated body with an exterior surface and an ultrasound transducer with a longitudinal length. A support member supports the ultrasound transducer at the exterior surface of the elongated body and define... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6206844 | Reusable ultrasonic surgical instrument with removable outer sheath The present invention is directed to an ultrasonic surgical instrument including an improved outer sheath which is removable and which rotateably engages the ultrasonic waveguide to facilitate attachment of the ultrasonic instrument to a handpiece. In par... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6206843 | Ultrasound system and methods utilizing same The present invention concerns an ultrasound system for the production of an acoustic wave pressure on a desired organ. The present invention further concerns a method for closing a liquid containing vessel, such as a blood vessel, by applying a first pul... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6206831 | Ultrasound-guided ablation catheter and methods of use The present invention provides ultrasound-guided ablation catheters and methods for their use. In one embodiment, a tissue ablation apparatus (2) includes a flexible elongate body (12) having proximal (14) and distal (12) ends. A plurality of spaced-apart... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6206842 | Ultrasonic operation device A medical device for treating the hemorrhoid or airway obstructions by reducing the mass of cellular tissues, wherein an elongate tubular shaft includes at least one ultrasonic transducer means disposed at its distal section of the shaft and facing one si... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6193709 | Ultrasonic treatment apparatus An ultrasonic treatment apparatus according to the present invention comprises an ultrasonic transducer for generating ultrasonic vibration, a vibration transmitting member for transmitting the ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic transducer, ... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6190336 | 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 disp... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6186963 | Device for generating acoustic shock waves, especially for medical applications A device for generating acoustic shock waves, comprising at least two electrodes which form a spark discharge gap G in a fluid volume and a reflector for the acoustic shock waves generated during the spark discharge made of an electrically conductive mate... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6183426 | Ultrasonic wave applying apparatus An ultrasonic wave applying apparatus which is safe and convenient for use. The apparatus includes an hand-held applicator having a vibration element which is, in use, contact with a skin of a user to apply ultrasonic waves to the skin, a power source pro... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6179792 | Acoustic wave therapy apparatus with reduced noise during acoustic wave emission An acoustic wave therapy apparatus has an acoustic wave source such as shock wave source and an acoustic transmitter that emits such a separate acoustic signal that, during operation of the acoustic wave therapy apparatus, at least partial cancels the air... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6176839 | Method and system for treatment with acoustic shock waves A method and a system for the treatment of a target area within the body of a human being or animal with acoustic shock waves, consisting of the step of generating shock waves outside the body, passing the shock waves through at least some body tissue, fo... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6176840 | Ultrasonic cosmetic treatment device Since the electrical impedance of an ultrasonic vibrator may vary according to the contact or non-contact of an application member with the skin, a detection circuit detects the contact or non-contact of the application member with the skin by converting ... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6171265 | Handpiece for use with a multifunctional operating endoscopic instrument A handpiece is disclosed for a multifunctional instrument for endoscopic surgery. The handpiece comprises a case; a connector disposed on the case and adapted to be connected to connecting lines such as electrical lines, liquid supply and discharge lines,... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6164283 | Device and method for forming a circumferential conduction block in a pulmonary vein A method of treatment of a patient diagnosed with atrial arrhythmia by forming a circumferential conduction block in a region of tissue at a location where a pulmonary vein extends from an atrium. The method includes either forming one such circumferentia... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6165144 | Apparatus and method for mounting an ultrasound transducer An apparatus and method for mounting an ultrasound transducer head module. The apparatus includes an insert having an axial bore therein and a plurality of tabs extending radially therefrom. A spacer is provided and configured to fit within a void in a ca... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6142939 | Microporation of human skin for drug delivery and monitoring applications A method of enhancing the permeability of the skin to an analyte for diagnostic purposes or to a drug for therapeutic purposes is described utilizing microporation and optionally sonic energy and a chemical enhancer. If selected, the sonic energy may be m... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6126619 | Multiple transducer assembly and method for coupling ultrasound energy to a body A multiple transducer assembly and method for coupling ultrasonic energy to a body for thrombolysis of vascular thrombi is provided. The assembly includes a catalytic transducer apparatus including a plurality of transducers for transmitting ultrasound in... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6119034 | Medical system having an X-ray machine and a therapy unit with a source of focused acoustic waves, and a method for coupling the therapy unit to the X-ray machine A medical system has an X-ray apparatus with an X-ray system having an X-ray source and an X-ray receiver, and a therapy unit with a source of focused acoustic waves, the therapy unit being detachably coupleable to the X-ray apparatus. A method for coupli... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6117152 | Multi-function ultrasonic surgical instrument A multi-function ultrasonic surgical instrument operable to perform a number of surgical procedures including: 1) scoring of tissue to a controlled depth, 2) coaptive transection of vessels utilizing a clamping mechanism, 3) coagulation under tension with... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6113558 | Pulsed mode lysis method An apparatus and method for the application of ultrasound to a location within the body is provided. The apparatus can advantageously operate at a pulse duration below about 100 milliseconds and in the range 0.1 milliseconds to 100 milliseconds and a puls... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6113570 | Method of removing thrombosis in fistulae Apparatus and methods are provided for utilizing a combination of ultrasonic energy and an echo contrast agent containing microbubbles, for substantially dissolving blood clots or other fistula obstructions. One embodiment of the present invention alterna... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6096033 | Medical device having ultrasonic ablation capability A medical device for treating the uvula or airway obstructions by reducing the mass of cellular tissues, wherein a plurality of elongate tubular shafts comprises at least one ultrasonic transducer means disposed at its distal end portion of each shaft, an... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6090054 | Ultrasonic wave cosmetic device An improved ultrasonic wave cosmetic device which is able to protect skin against burns. The ultrasonic wave cosmetic device for treating skin includes a probe head having a skin contact metal surface for contacting the skin to transmit an ultrasonic wave... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6086535 | Ultrasound therapeutic apparataus An ultrasonic therapeutic apparatus consisting of a therapeutic ultrasonic wave generating source driven by a driver circuit to generate therapeutic ultrasonic waves, an in vivo imaging probe so as to obtain a tissue tomographic image in the vicinity of t... | 07/11/2000 |
