Imaging, therapy and temperature monitoring ultrasonic system and method
    63.
    发明授权
    Imaging, therapy and temperature monitoring ultrasonic system and method 有权
    成像,治疗和温度监测超声系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08480585B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-09

    申请号:US11744655

    申请日:2007-05-04

    Abstract: An ultrasonic system useful for providing imaging, therapy and temperature monitoring generally comprises an acoustic transducer assembly configured to enable the ultrasound system to perform the imaging, therapy and temperature monitoring functions. The acoustic transducer assembly comprises a single transducer that is operatively connected to an imaging subsystem, a therapy subsystem and a temperature monitoring subsystem. The ultrasound system may also include a display for imaging and temperature monitoring functions. An exemplary single transducer is configured such that when connected to the subsystems, the imaging subsystem can generate an image of a treatment region on the display, the therapy subsystem can generate high power acoustic energy to heat the treatment region, and the temperature monitoring subsystem can map and monitor the temperature of the treatment region and display the temperature on the display, all through the use of the single transducer. Additionally, the acoustic transducer assembly can be configured to provide three-dimensional imaging, temperature monitoring or therapeutic heating through the use of adaptive algorithms and/or rotational or translational movement. Moreover, a plurality of the exemplary single transducers can be provided to facilitate enhanced treatment capabilities.

    Abstract translation: 用于提供成像,治疗和温度监测的超声系统通常包括声学换能器组件,其被配置为使超声系统能够执行成像,治疗和温度监测功能。 声换能器组件包括可操作地连接到成像子系统,治疗子系统和温度监控子系统的单个换能器。 超声系统还可以包括用于成像和温度监视功能的显示器。 示例性的单个换能器被配置为使得当连接到子系统时,成像子系统可以在显示器上产生治疗区域的图像,治疗子系统可以产生高功率声能来加热治疗区域,并且温度监测子系统可以 映射和监控处理区域的温度,并通过使用单个传感器显示显示器上的温度。 此外,声换能器组件可以被配置为通过使用自适应算法和/或旋转或平移运动来提供三维成像,温度监测或治疗加热。 此外,可以提供多个示例性的单个换能器以便于增强的治疗能力。

    NONINVASIVE TREATMENT OF BLOOD VESSELS
    66.
    发明申请
    NONINVASIVE TREATMENT OF BLOOD VESSELS 审中-公开
    血管的非治疗性治疗

    公开(公告)号:US20120330197A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-27

    申请号:US13601742

    申请日:2012-08-31

    Abstract: A non-invasive method and system for using ultrasound energy for the treatment of conditions resulting from vascular disorders is provided. In one embodiment, an image-treatment approach can be used to locate the blood vessel to be treated and then to ablate it non-invasively, while also monitoring the progress of the treatment. In another embodiment, a transducer is configured to deliver ultrasound energy to the regions of the superficial tissue (e.g., skin) such that the energy is deposited at the particular depth at which the vascular malformations are located below the skin surface. The ultrasound transducer can be driven at a number of different frequency regimes such that the depth and shape of energy concentration can match the region of treatment.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用超声能量治疗由血管疾病引起的病症的非侵入性方法和系统。 在一个实施例中,可以使用图像处理方法来定位待治疗的血管,然后非侵入性地消融,同时还监视治疗进展。 在另一个实施例中,换能器被配置为将超声能量递送到浅表组织(例如皮肤)的区域,使得能量在血管畸形位于皮肤表面下方的特定深度处沉积。 超声波传感器可以以多种不同的频率方式驱动,使得能量浓度的深度和形状可以与治疗区域相匹配。

    CUSTOMIZED COSMETIC TREATMENT
    68.
    发明申请
    CUSTOMIZED COSMETIC TREATMENT 审中-公开
    定制化妆品处理

    公开(公告)号:US20120197121A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-02

    申请号:US13444688

    申请日:2012-04-11

    Abstract: A method and system for controlled thermal injury of human superficial tissue based on the ability to controllably create thermal lesions of variable shape, size, and depth via precise spatial and temporal control of acoustic energy deposition. The apparatus includes a control system and probes that facilitate treatment planning, control and delivery of energy, and monitoring of treatment conditions.

    Abstract translation: 基于通过声能沉积的精确空间和时间控制可控制地产生可变形状,大小和深度的热损伤的能力,人体表面组织受控热损伤的方法和系统。 该装置包括一个控制系统和探头,便于治疗计划,能量的控制和传递以及治疗条件的监测。

    System and method for treating cartilage
    69.
    发明申请
    System and method for treating cartilage 审中-公开
    软骨治疗系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120165848A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-28

    申请号:US13136542

    申请日:2011-08-02

    Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems and methods of treating damaged cartilage. In some embodiments, a method can include targeting the damaged cartilage in region of interest, directing therapeutic ultrasound energy to the damaged cartilage, ablating at least a portion of the damaged cartilage and improving the damaged cartilage. The method can include focusing therapeutic ultrasound energy to create at least one lesion in a portion of the damaged cartilage. The method can also include imaging the damaged cartilage. The method can include increasing blood perfusion to the region of interest. The method can include welding together the damaged cartilage with therapeutic ultrasound energy. The method can include cutting the damaged cartilage and removing it from the joint with therapeutic ultrasound energy. The method can include smoothing the cartilage with therapeutic ultrasound energy. The method can include regenerating cartilage.

    Abstract translation: 各种实施方案提供了治疗损伤软骨的系统和方法。 在一些实施方案中,一种方法可以包括在感兴趣的区域中靶向损伤的软骨,将治疗性超声能量引导到损伤的软骨,烧蚀至少一部分损坏的软骨并改善损坏的软骨。 该方法可以包括聚焦治疗超声能量以在损伤的软骨的一部分中产生至少一个病变。 该方法还可以包括成像损伤的软骨。 该方法可以包括增加对感兴趣区域的血液灌注。 该方法可以包括用受治疗的超声能量将损伤的软骨焊接在一起。 该方法可以包括切割受损的软骨,并用治疗超声能量从关节中去除它。 该方法可以包括用治疗性超声能量平滑软骨。 该方法可以包括再生软骨。

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