Method of non-invasive reduction of human site-specific subcutaneous fat tissue deposits by accelerated lipolysis metabolism
Patent 5507790 Issued on April 16, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 21, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
March 21, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesTreatment for selective weight control Treatment for selective reduction of regional fat deposits Method of removing adipose tissue from the body Patent #: 5143063 InventorApplicationNo. 215743 filed on 03/21/1994US Classes:607/100, Electromagnetic radiation (e.g., infrared)128/897, MISCELLANEOUS600/2Combined with other radiant or wave energy source (e.g., electromagnetic, thermal, microwave etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Sykes, Angela D.Assistant: Neisser, Robert L. Jr. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61F 007/00AbstractElectromedical apparatus is employed together with local topically applied drugs and general medical management program to non-invasively, non-traumatically, reduce in volume without fat cell death, specific local accumulations of stored triacylglyceride by localizing (e.g., focusing) radiant energy and/or localized lipolysis augmentation methods, thereby accelerating local fat tissue lipolysis reaction rates. The radiant energy includes, localized radio frequency, microwave or ultrasound energy, which impinges upon the fat cells to be reduced in volume but not killed or eliminated. Fat cell size reduction occurs through the mechanism of accelerated lipolysis rate which is a function of local cell temperature elevation and local fat cell lipolysis rate augmentation by local lipolytic drug delivery.Other References
Field of SearchCombined with other radiant or wave energy source (e.g., electromagnetic, thermal, microwave etc.)Radio frequency wave induced magnetic field for subcutaneous hyperthermia Ultrasonic With temperature sensing Localized application Blood Microwave or RF (high frequency) Electromagnetic radiation (e.g., infrared) With fluid supply Internally applied Electromagnetic induction Electric current Thermal applicators Methods | |
