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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 29, 2022
Filed:
Apr. 24, 2020
Cryoconcepts Lp, Bethlehem, PA (US);
Philip Michael Formica, Bethlehem, PA (US);
Lincoln C. Young, Bethlehem, PA (US);
Amanda Devine, Bethlehem, PA (US);
R. Sam Niedbala, Bethlehem, PA (US);
CRYOCONCEPTS LP, Bethlehem, PA (US);
Abstract
A focused treatment tip (FTT) for controlling the evaporation rate and providing targeted delivery of low temperature liquified gases for contact with living tissue includes a contoured body. When filled with liquified gas, the device insulates the gas from waste heat sources, such as the surrounding environment. The device can control the evaporation rate of the liquified gas at the treatment site. The controlled evaporation rate affects the rate of heat transfer from the treated tissue allowing for controlled exposure times and desired outcomes. The device can be used with various application tips to further define the target tissue area to be treated while minimizing collateral damage to surrounding tissue and isolating the gas within the contoured body and focusing heat transfer to the desired treatment area. The device may use transparent materials that make the treatment visible to the operator while the liquified gas is evaporating.