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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 18, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 11, 2009
Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Everett, WA (US);
Charles S. Desilets, Edmonds, WA (US);
Greg P. Darlington, Snohomish, WA (US);
Jens U. Quistgaard, Seattle, WA (US);
Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Everett, WA (US);
Charles S. Desilets, Edmonds, WA (US);
Greg P. Darlington, Snohomish, WA (US);
Jens U. Quistgaard, Seattle, WA (US);
LipoSonix, Inc., Hayward, CA (US);
Abstract
A physical shield placed on the face of a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer for medical applications is described. The shield may be shaped or angled to match a particular pattern of mechanical or acoustic energy that may damage the transducer during operation. The shield may be ablative, replaceable or modified as needed. Methods of manufacturing a transducer with a shield are also disclosed.