Systems and methods for controlling delivery of ultrasonic energy to a bodily tissue
US9339284B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0073
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus includes a generator including a control module that is operably coupled to a power module. The power module is configured to produce an electronic signal to be received by an ultrasonic energy delivery assembly. The ultrasonic energy delivery assembly is characterized by a natural frequency, and the electronic signal is characterized by a frequency. The control module is configured to send a control signal to the power module to randomly vary the frequency of the electronic signal within a range defined at least in part by the natural frequency.
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