Ultrasound bandage

a technology of ultrasound transducer and ultrasound bandage, which is applied in the field of ultrasonic bandage and ultrasound transducer array bandage, can solve the problems that no system provides ultrasound bandage having an adhesive layer and a transducer material disposed thereon for wound treatment, and achieves the effects of convenient dumping, allowing acoustic energy, and efficient application

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-06
TALISH ROGER J +1
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[0017] The ultrasound bandages and ultrasound transducer array bandages described herein possess at least an adhesive layer having at least one transducer material disposed on at least a portion thereof to advantageously permit acoustic energy generated by the transducer(s) to be efficiently applied and coupled to the contours of the human anatomy for therapeutic applications. Additionally, after each application of therapeutic treatment, the ultrasound bandages and ultrasound transducer array bandages can be conveniently discarded with a new bandage being applied to the human anatomy for the next therapeutic application.

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While these prior art systems provide accelerative healing of soft tissue wounds and bone fractures, none of the systems provide an ultrasound bandage having an adhesive layer with a transducer material disposed thereon for treatment of wounds.

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[0031] One embodiment of an ultrasound bandage in accordance with the present invention is shown generally in FIG. 1 at 10. In general, the ultrasound bandage includes a backing layer 12 possessing upper and lower surfaces. Adhesive layer 14 is applied to, and substantially coextensive with, lower surface 13 of backing layer 12 for securing the ultrasound bandage 10 to the skin of the patient. Transducer material 16 can be disposed on at least a portion of adhesive layer 14 or, alternatively, transducer material 16 can be applied within at least a portion of adhesive layer 14. In this way, transducer material 16 can be removed, if desired, prior to disposal of ultrasound bandage 10 after use. Electrode surfaces 19a and 19b can be applied to, and substantially coextensive with, opposite surfaces of transducer material 16. Matching layer 15 can be applied to, and substantially coextensive with, electrode surface 19b. Coupling pad 18 can be applied to, and substantially coextensive wit...

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Ultrasound bandages and ultrasound transducer array bandages are provided herein to accelerate the healing of wounds by positioning the ultrasound transducer array bandages adjacent to a wound and generating ultrasonic pulses. The ultrasonic bandages generally include a backing layer and a transducer material disposed on at least a portion of the adhesive layer. The ultrasound transducer array bandages generally include a backing layer and an array comprising a plurality of transducer materials arranged in adjacent relation to define spaces therebetween, the array being disposed on at least a portion of the backing layer.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 700,014 to Talish et al., filed Dec. 29, 2000, which claims the benefit of PCT Application WO 99 / 56829, PCT / US99 / 09875, filed May 6, 1999, entitled ULTRASOUND BANDAGE, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] Novel ultrasound bandages and ultrasound transducer array bandages are described herein. Also described are methods for manufacturing the ultrasound bandages and ultrasound transducer array bandages. Additionally, use of the ultrasound bandages and ultrasound transducer array bandages in medical therapeutic ultrasound applications, e.g., for promoting the healing of wounds, i.e., wound healing, such as abrasions, lacerations, incisions and venous ulcers, are also described herein. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] The therapeutic value of ultrasonic waves is known. For example, U.S. Pat...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61N7/00A61F13/00H04R17/00A61H23/02A61L15/16G10K11/00
CPCA61H23/0245A61N7/00Y10T29/42G10K11/004A61N2007/0078
Inventor TALISH, ROGER J.WINDER, ALAN A.
Owner TALISH ROGER J
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