Method and apparatus for producing shock waves for medical applications
US8092401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/22027
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention describes a method and an apparatus for producing shock waves in a fluid for medical applications. In a work volume filled with fluid, the pressure is increased mechanically by pulses. The pressure pulse produced in the work volume is transferred to the fluid volume by means of a partition, in order to produce shock waves in the fluid volume.
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