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Transducer with shield

US8334637B2 · kind B2 · utility

66Cited by

15References

21Claims

0Family size

Assignee

LIPOSONIX, INC. · US

Inventors

Jeffrey R. Crunkilton · Everett, US
Charles S. Desilets · Edmonds, US
Greg P. Darlington · Snohomish, US
Jens U. Quistgaard · Seattle, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 11, 2009
Grant date	Dec 18, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 8, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N7/02
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A physical shield placed on the face of a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer for medical applications is described. The shield may be shaped or angled to match a particular pattern of mechanical or acoustic energy that may damage the transducer during operation. The shield may be ablative, replaceable or modified as needed. Methods of manufacturing a transducer with a shield are also disclosed.

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