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Ultrasonic treatment device with mist suctioning structure

US7507212B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2005
Grant dateMar 24, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2217/005
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic treatment device comprises a handpiece having an ultrasonic transducer and a long axial probe whose base end is connected with the transducer. The device further comprises a tubular inner sheath covering the probe and an outer sheath covering the inner sheath with a predetermined annular space left therebetween. The space between the sheaths is used as a suction path for mist. For the suction, the device further comprises a base-end sealing member made of an elastic material, disposed on a base-end side of the outer sheath and engaged detachably with the inner sheath to seal a gap formed with the inner sheath. A suction unit is disposed on the base-end side of the outer sheath. The suction unit sucks in mist to be generated when ultrasonic treatment is performed, through the suction path, and discharged outside.

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