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US 12,491,352 B2Granted
Sonotrode
AssigneeAlma Lasers Ltd.
InventorsAlexander Britva, Alexander Dverin, Yevgeny Pens, Ziv Karni
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Abstract
Disclosed are a sonotrode and its use for transdermal delivery of therapeutic or cosmetic compounds. The sonotrode 10 comprises a tubular neck 14 attached at a proximal end to a solid head 12 and ending at a distal end in a flared foot 16. When coupled to an ultrasonic transducer and applied to skin of a human or animal, the sonotrode enhances the delivery of compounds into the skin.
Claims12
An apparatus for transdermal delivery of a therapeutic or cosmetic compound, comprising:
- an ultrasound generator;
- and,
- a sonotrode connected to the ultrasound generator, the sonotrode including:
- a proximal portion;
- a neck portion coupled at one end to the proximal portion and terminating at a distal end of the sonotrode, wherein acoustic energy from the ultrasound generator is applied, in use, to a substrate by transmission of ultrasound through the proximal and neck portions;
- and,
- an elongated cavity having an open end located at the distal end of the sonotrode and extending towards the proximal portion, the elongated cavity configured to receive the compound, the proximal portion including a slot for allowing the compound to be introduced into the elongated cavity.
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