System for treating lipid-rich regions
US8523927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/029
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system is described for removing heat from a subject's subcutaneous lipid-rich regions, such as tissues, organs, cells, and so forth. In various embodiments, the system includes a controller, a computing device, a data acquisition device, a chiller, and one or more applicators. The system can employ these components to receive a selection of a treatment profile and apply the selected treatment using an applicator. The treatment profile may be received from a patient protection device that connects to an applicator.
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