Applicator and tissue interface module for dermatological device
US9314301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00821
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods.
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