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Apparatus for generating shock waves

US10828230B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

CELLVITALIS HOLDING GMBH · CH

Inventors

Andreas Möbius · Kaarst, DE
Axel Voss · Bad Schwartau, DE
Ralph Brinkmann · Kreuzlingen, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 13, 2016
Grant date	Nov 10, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 20, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61H2203/03
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a device for generating shock waves that includes an interchangeable applicator head for generating shock waves for treatment of human or animal bodies, which applicator head includes a reflection or focusing mechanism, two electrode tips for producing a spark gap, and a membrane, which together with the reflection or focusing mechanism encloses a fluid medium that is designed to generate a plasma when a voltage between 1 kV and 30 kV is applied. According to the disclosure, the applicator head is electrically and mechanically connected to a hand-held apparatus in a detachable manner.

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