Eye probe for treatment with ultrasonic waves
US11097131B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A probe for treating an ocular pathology. The probe has a ring including a cone frustum having a first end suitable for supporting an ultrasound generator and a second end for coming into contact with an eye of a patient. The ultrasound generator includes a first base intended to come to face the first end, and a second base opposite the first base. The probe further includes a flow regulator for eliminating the bubbles contained in a coupling fluid flowing to the first base when filling the probe with the fluid.
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