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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 2015
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2011
Alexandre Carpentier, Paris, FR;
Cyril Lafon, Toussieu, FR;
Jean-yves Chapelon, Villeurbanne, FR;
Michael Sean Canney, Lyons, FR;
Kévin Beccaria, Paris, FR;
Alexandre Carpentier, Paris, FR;
Cyril Lafon, Toussieu, FR;
Jean-Yves Chapelon, Villeurbanne, FR;
Michael Sean Canney, Lyons, FR;
Kévin Beccaria, Paris, FR;
Universite Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris 6), Paris Cedex, FR;
Assistance Publique—Hopitaux de Paris, Paris, FR;
Carthera, Paris Cedex, FR;
Abstract
The present invention relates to an apparatus for the treatment of a brain affection, which comprises at least one implantable generator () made of non-ferromagnetic material comprising a casing (), an ultrasound generating treating device () positioned into said casing to induce brain affection treatment by emission of ultrasound waves, and means for fastening the implantable casing into the skull. The apparatus further comprises a power controller (PwC) to supply electricity to the treating device of the implantable generator and to set and control its working parameters, and connecting means () to connect the power controller and the treating device of the implantable generator. A method for treating a brain affection with such an apparatus is also disclosed.