Ultrasound therapy head with movement control
US7695437B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A therapy head for use in HIFU procedures is described. The therapy head has an enclosure with a window, an energy applicator and a means of moving the energy applicator within the enclosure. The therapy head uses motors and actuators to move the energy applicator, usually an ultrasound transducer, inside the enclosure. A controller is provided either internally or externally that allows the therapy head to identify and distinguish locations where the therapy head should be to radiate energy into a patient. The controller uses the motors and actuators to move the energy applicator into the desired locations.
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