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External ultrasound treatment of connective tissue

Patent 6039048 Issued on March 21, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject April 8, 2018. 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.

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Inventor

Application

No. 057163 filed on 04/08/1998

US Classes:

128/898, Methods604/22With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue

Examiners

Primary: Yu, Mickey
Assistant: O'Hara, Kelly

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

A61B 019/00

Abstract

Using an external ultrasonic generator, ultrasonic waves are transmitted through the skin to the cells and tumescent solution. The ultrasonic waves disrupt the connective tissue between the cells.

Other References

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