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Hydrogel ultrasound coupling device

A coupling device and ultrasonic coupling technology, applied in ultrasonic therapy, ultrasonic/sonic/infrasonic diagnosis, ultrasonic diagnosis, etc., can solve the problem of transmission deep into the tissue and can be used for a long time

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-06-05
杰拓奥兹有限公司
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However, the ultrasonic bandages or couplings provided to date in the art are insufficient for use with portable therapeutic ultrasound systems capable of delivering ultrasonic energy deep into tissue and for extended periods of time.

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[0031] The present invention relates to an ultrasound coupling device as further described herein. The invention also relates to various ultrasound kits and ultrasound transducer systems configured to include the ultrasound coupling device of the invention. Furthermore, the present invention relates to various methods of using and manufacturing the ultrasonic coupling device of the present invention.

[0032] The ultrasonic coupling device of the present invention has various attributes, as described more fully herein. The various attributes of the invention provided below are not meant to limit the invention to the specific embodiments.

[0033] The present invention provides a simple and disposable device to attach an ultrasound transducer or a low profile ultrasound transducer or ultrasound therapy device to a specific area of ​​a patient without manually holding the ultrasound transducer in place on the body . The present invention makes ultrasound therapy or the applic...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to an ultrasound coupling device that includes a gel component and a coupling compartment. The present invention also relates to various kits and methods for using the ultrasound coupling device with low-intensity ultrasound transducers and therapy. The present invention also relates to methods of making the ultrasound coupling device of the present invention. The present invention further relates to an array that includes a plurality of ultrasound coupling devices of the present invention, and methods of using the array.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of priority to US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61 / 358,336, filed June 24, 2010, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to ultrasound coupling devices, methods of using the devices in various ultrasound applications, and methods of manufacturing the devices. Background technique [0004] Ultrasound technology is used in a variety of imaging and therapeutic applications. Ultrasound, for example, is a widely recognized treatment for reducing pain and inflammation and for accelerating healing in patients with extensive injuries and other medical conditions. Until recently, ultrasound therapy was performed only by medical professionals in specialty healthcare settings. Smaller or more portable ultrasound devices, such as portable low-intensity therapeutic ultrasound devices, allow p...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61B8/00A61N7/00
CPCA61N2007/0056A61B8/4281A61N2007/0034A61N2007/0078A61N7/00A61N2007/006A61B8/4236
Inventor G·K·小刘易斯J·L·格里诺B·加菲
Owner 杰拓奥兹有限公司
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