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Medical ultrasound device with liquid dispensing device coupled to a therapy head

US8932238B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

LIPOSONIX, INC. · US

Inventors

Gregory T. Wing · Carnation, US
Martin Kenney · Startup, US
Blake Little · Bothell, US
Richard Fix · Gerlingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 4, 2010
Grant date	Jan 13, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 17, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N2007/0082
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.

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