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Extracorporeal pressure shock wave device

US8556813B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2010
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2007/0008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A shock wave applicator includes a shock wave generator and an asymmetrical reflector portion in a housing. Asymmetry of the reflector portion is combined with one or more wave generators to produce a variety of focal volumes and wave fronts for medical treatment.

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