Acoustic shock wave devices and methods for treating erectile dysfunction
US10441498B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2205/087
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for generating acoustic shock wave within a cavity is disclosed. The shock wave device optionally includes a housing having a cylindrical portion and a cone frustum portion. The housing optionally forms a cavity configured to receive a penis. The shock wave device optionally includes a plurality of shock wave generators and a coupling assembly having a deformable sac configured to hold shock wave transmitting liquid. The volume of the transmitting liquid is optionally increased or decreased as needed so that the coupling assembly can conform to the shape of the penis. The shock waves generated optionally has an intensity gradient within the cavity of the shock wave device, where the intensity gradient is optionally controllable using a control and power supply unit.
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