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Ultrasonic treatment and imaging of adipose tissue

US7841984B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2007
Grant dateNov 30, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2007/027
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for imaging tissue during ultrasound therapy treatments is described. The system has a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer, video display and controller. The controller has two receive paths for detecting cavitation and boiling in present during an ultrasound therapy treatment, and representing the two visually on a display.

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