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Ultrasound system and methods utilizing same

US6206843A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 1999
Grant dateMar 27, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00778
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention concerns an ultrasound system for the production of an acoustic wave pressure on a desired organ. The present invention further concerns a method for closing a liquid containing vessel, such as a blood vessel, by applying a first pulse of acoustic pressure for emptying the vessel of liquid, and than applying a second pulse for adhering the walls of the vessel to each other.

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