Title:
VARIABLE TREATMENT SITE BODY CONTOURING USING ULTRASOUND THERAPY DEVICE
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2014168713
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide variable treatment site body contouring using an ultrasound therapy device.SOLUTION: A medical ultrasound system includes a base unit which comprises system electronics, a user interface, and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electric 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.
Inventors:
TANAR ULRIC
JEFFREY R CRUNKILTON
THOMAS D PIERCE
STEVE BUNCE
CRAIG R BOCKENSTEDT
JEFFREY R CRUNKILTON
THOMAS D PIERCE
STEVE BUNCE
CRAIG R BOCKENSTEDT
Application Number:
JP2014120259A
Publication Date:
September 18, 2014
Filing Date:
June 11, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
LIPOSONIX INC
International Classes:
A61B18/00
Domestic Patent References:
| JPH11313831A | 1999-11-16 |
Foreign References:
| WO2009097613A1 | 2009-08-06 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Shusaku Yamamoto
Natsuki Morishita
Natsuki Morishita