Methods and apparatuses for prophylactically treating undetected kidney stones using mechanical waves produced from a tactile transducer
US11510649B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2203/0425
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods utilizing tactile transducers to create mechanical waves that travel through an individual's body to the kidneys to dislodge kidney stones. Embodiments include a structural member with at least one tactile transducer, an amplifier, and a controller. The tactile transducer(s) produce mechanical waves, and the structural member enables projection of the mechanical waves produced by the tactile transducer(s) toward at least one kidney to dislodge kidney stones. The amplifier is electronically coupled to the at least one tactile transducer, and the controller is electronically coupled to the amplifier and configured to determine the mechanical waves produced by the at least one tactile transducer.
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