Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Ultrasonic
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Smith, Ruth S (Department: 3737)
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Ultrasonic
C601S003000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07993289
ABSTRACT:
Described is a system and method for the destruction of adipose tissue using an energy applicator such as a HIFU transducer. The system has a scan head containing an energy applicator, a mechanical arm for carrying the weight of the scan head, and a therapy controller such as a computer for controlling the operation of the scan head. The therapy controller may be part of a general purpose computer, and may be used as a robotic controller to automate the procedure. Methods are included for destroying adipose tissue in a quick, non-invasive manner.
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Darlington Gregory Paul
Desilets Charles S.
Etchells Tim
Quistgaard Jens U.
Cook Christopher
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Medicis Technologies Corporation
Smith Ruth S
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