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Apparatus for transcutaneously treating tissue

US8603088B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

THERMAGE, INC. · US

Inventors

Roger A. Stern · Cupertino, US
Mitchell E. Levinson · Pleasanton, US
Bryan Weber · Deerfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 22, 2009
Grant date	Dec 10, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 6, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/065
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for transcutaneously treating tissue beneath a skin surface using radiofrequency energy. The apparatus includes an electrode assembly supported by a handpiece. The electrode assembly includes an electrode configured to transfer the radiofrequency energy through the skin surface to the tissue. A force sensor, which is located in the handpiece, is configured to detect an amount of force applied by the electrode against the skin surface.

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