Pulsed mode lysis method
Patent 6113558 Issued on September 5, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 29, 2017. 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.
September 29, 2017. 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 References 3636943 High frequency ultrasonic process and apparatus for selectively dissolving and removing unwanted solid and semi-solid materials and the like Intravascular ultrasonic angioplasty probe Therapy and imaging probe and therapeutic treatment apparatus utilizing it Patent #: 5720287 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 939289 filed on 09/29/1997US Classes:601/2, Ultrasonic606/128With fragmenting meansExaminersPrimary: Smith, Ruth S.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61N 007/00AbstractAn 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 pulse repetition period below about 1 second and in the range of 1 millisecond to 1 second. Duty ratios over 5 and preferably over 8 are also advantageous. Therapeutic applications of ultrasound such as for assisting in the treatment of medical conditions such as cancer and/or other ailments are also provided. | |
