Tissue temperature indicating element for ultrasound therapy
US8323221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00084
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a hydrogel-containing temperature indicating element for use in ultrasound therapy. The temperature indicating element of the present invention and the therapeutic device and method making use of the same enable in some embodiments an automated adaptation of the power output as a function of the tissue temperature, avoiding therefore overheating or burning of the skin.
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