Tissue processing device with ultrasonic measuring chamber
US8468891B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device is operable to measure the size of tissue particles. The device includes a reservoir for receiving tissue particles and an ultrasonic transducer. The ultrasonic transducer is operable to emit ultrasonic energy toward tissue particles in the reservoir. Control circuitry is operable to process ultrasonic energy received from the ultrasonic transducer to determine the size of tissue particles in the reservoir. If the tissue particles are larger than a predetermined size range, the particles may be minced to reduce their size. If the tissue particles are smaller than a predetermined size range, the particles may be disposed of. It the tissue particles have a size within a predetermined range, they may be processed further, such as by stimulating the tissue particles and dewatering the tissue particles. The tissue particles may then be incorporated in a medical fluid and be therapeutically administered to a patient.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.