External ultrasound lipoplasty
US8262591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/027
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to a non-invasive, safer alternative to current lipoplasty procedures. The preferred embodiment of the invention is a multi-channel system that focuses the low mega Hertz ultrasound at user selectable depths, where fat cells are to be emulsified. The system offers independent user control of the main emulsifying property, cavitation, and thermal heating, which can independently be used for skin tightening. One part of the system is a handheld transducer, in shape similar to a typical small diagnostic ultrasound transducer. The other part of the system includes a transmitter with, for example, internal tracking of procedure time and with a disabling feature.
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