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Instrument for applying vibrations to the human body

US8500665B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

STORZ MEDICAL AG · CH

Inventors

Manfred Schulz · Jeffery Road, DE
Pavel Novak · Munich, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 27, 2010
Grant date	Aug 6, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 24, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61H23/0218
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An instrument for applying vibrations to the human body is disclosed, comprising a housing in which an axially movable ram is arranged at the distal end, and a drive device for the ram, for setting the ram in a reciprocating motion, wherein the drive device comprises an axially movable projectile arranged proximally of the ram and an accelerating device for the projectile for accelerating the projectile distally in the direction of the ram, the ram being able to execute a stroke of at least 1 mm.

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