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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 04, 2010
Gregory T. Wing, Carnation, WA (US);
Martin Kenney, Index, WA (US);
Blake W. Little, Bothell, WA (US);
Richard L. Fix, Kirkland, WA (US);
Gregory T. Wing, Carnation, WA (US);
Martin Kenney, Index, WA (US);
Blake W. Little, Bothell, WA (US);
Richard L. Fix, Kirkland, WA (US);
Liposonix, Inc., Bothell, WA (US);
Abstract
A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.