US 2011/0034832 A1Published application

Usage of Extracorporeal and Intracorporeal Pressure Shock Waves in Medicine

AssigneeSanuwave, Inc.

InventorsIulian Cioanta, Christopher M. Cashman

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Abstract

A shock wave applicator includes a shock wave generator and an asymmetrical reflector portion in a housing. Asymmetry of the reflector portion is combined with one or more wave generators to produce a variety of focal volumes and wave fronts for medical treatment.

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Dependent claims

A shock wave device comprising a housing enclosed with a membrane and one or more shock wave generators disposed within an asymmetrical reflector portion within the housing.

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Facts

Application: 12/832,932Filed 8 Jul 2010
Priority: 8 Jul 2009
Published: 10 Feb 2011
Term ends: Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification33 codes

A61B 17/22012
Using mechanical vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic shock waves: in direct contact with, or very close to, the obstruction or concrement
A61B 17/22004
Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones;…
A61B 17/2202
In direct contact with, or very close to, the obstruction or concrement: the ultrasound transducer being inside patient's body at the distal end…
A61B 17/22022
In direct contact with, or very close to, the obstruction or concrement: using electric discharge

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Application61/223,919Us provisional application · filed 8 Jul 2009
US 8,556,813 B2Related patent
US 2011/0034832 A1This patent

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