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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 25, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 29, 2004
Jens U. Quistgaard, Seattle, WA (US);
Tim Etchells, Bothell, WA (US);
Gregory Paul Darlington, Snohomoish, WA (US);
Charles S. Desilets, Edmonds, WA (US);
Jens U. Quistgaard, Seattle, WA (US);
Tim Etchells, Bothell, WA (US);
Gregory Paul Darlington, Snohomoish, WA (US);
Charles S. Desilets, Edmonds, WA (US);
LipoSonix, Inc., Hayward, CA (US);
Abstract
A two-stage control system is disclosed being made of a first control means for providing command and control of a robotic arm, and a second control means for the control and movement of a therapy device, such as an ultrasound transducer. The therapy device is positioned within a therapy head. The therapy head is attached to the distal end of the robotic arm. The two-stage control system provides for a macro and micro level of control for the therapy device during a therapy procedure.