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Parameters for an ultrasound device comprising means to generate high intensity ultrasound beam

US8652073B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2009
Grant dateFeb 18, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F9/00781
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for treatment of an ocular pathology, the device comprising at least one eye ring wherein the proximal end of said eye ring is suitable to be applied onto the globe and means to generate ultrasound beam fixed on the distal end of the eye ring, said means to generate ultrasound beam presenting a concave segment shape conformed along a single curvature corresponding to a single direction wherein the concavity is designed to be tuned towards the eyeglobe.

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