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Ultrasonic treatment apparatus

US7837699B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2006
Grant dateNov 23, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/320095
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic treatment apparatus includes a sheath having an opening at a distal end thereof; an ultrasonic transducer provided at a distal portion of the sheath and generating ultrasonic vibration; an ultrasonic transmission member connected to the ultrasonic transducer at a proximal end thereof, transmitting the ultrasonic vibration, and provided with a treatment part at a distal end thereof; a gripper moving to the treatment part and grasping the part to be treated between the gripper and the treatment part; a link member connected to the gripper and provided on a side of the ultrasonic transmission member; a manipulator part connected to a proximal end part of the link member to open and close the gripper; and a rigid member which the ultrasonic transducer is inserted into and secured to.

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