公开(公告)号：US20240269490A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18371925

申请日：2023-09-22

Applicant: Guided Therapy Systems, LLC

Inventor： Michael H. Slayton ,  Peter G. Barthe

IPC: A61N7/02 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61H23/02 ,  A61N5/06 ,  A61N7/00

CPC classification number: A61N7/02 ,  A61B18/203 ,  A61H23/0245 ,  A61N5/0616 ,  A61B8/4472 ,  A61B8/483 ,  A61B2018/00452 ,  A61H2201/5007 ,  A61N7/00 ,  A61N2007/0008 ,  A61N2007/0034 ,  A61N2007/0073 ,  A61N2007/0078 ,  A61N2007/027

Abstract: In some embodiments, the method can comprise locating a targeted portion of skin surface; delivering ultrasound energy to subcutaneous tissue below the skin surface; producing a biological effect in at least one of the skin surface and the subcutaneous tissue; and improving the appearance of the targeted portion of the skin surface. Improving the appearance of the skin surface can be at least one of increasing skin elasticity, reducing skin oiliness, reducing skin pore size, smoothing skin texture, reducing hyperpigmentation, treating and/or preventing acne, reducing a blemish, reducing an appearance of spider veins and/or rosacea, reducing an appearance of scars, reducing an appearance of stretch marks, rejuvenating skin, increasing collagen in the subcutaneous tissue, tightening of sagging sink, rejuvenating photoaged skin, increasing a thickness of a dermal layer, reducing a wrinkle on the skin surface, generating new tissue in the subcutaneous layer, and combinations thereof.

公开(公告)号：US20230310903A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-05

申请号：US18201038

申请日：2023-05-23

Applicant: Guided Therapy Systems, LLC

Inventor： Peter G. Barthe ,  Michael H. Slayton ,  Inder Raj S. Makin

IPC: A61N7/02 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/13 ,  A61B8/14

CPC classification number: A61N7/02 ,  A61B5/7405 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/4281 ,  A61B8/4483 ,  A61B8/0858 ,  A61B8/13 ,  A61B8/4444 ,  A61B8/461 ,  A61B8/14 ,  A61B8/4461 ,  A61B8/469 ,  A61B2562/046 ,  A61N2007/0008

Abstract: Methods for treating skin and subcutaneous tissue with energy such as ultrasound energy are disclosed. In various embodiments, ultrasound energy is applied at a region of interest to affect tissue by cutting, ablating, micro-ablating, coagulating, or otherwise affecting the subcutaneous tissue to conduct numerous procedures that are traditionally done invasively in a non-invasive manner. Methods of lifting sagging tissue are described.

公开(公告)号：US11338156B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-24

申请号：US16543137

申请日：2019-08-16

Applicant: Guided Therapy Systems, LLC

Inventor： Michael H. Slayton ,  Peter G. Barthe ,  Inder Raj S. Makin ,  Brian D. O'Connor

IPC: A61N7/00 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/13

Abstract: Systems and methods for noninvasive tissue tightening are disclosed. Thermal treatment of tissues such as superficial muscular aponeurosis system (SMAS) tissue, muscle, adipose tissue, dermal tissue, and combinations thereof are described. In one aspect, a system is configured for treating tissue through delivery of ultrasound energy at a depth, distribution, temperature, and energy level to achieve a desired cosmetic effect.

公开(公告)号：US11235180B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-01

申请号：US17209912

申请日：2021-03-23

Applicant: Guided Therapy Systems, LLC

Inventor： Michael H. Slayton ,  Peter G. Barthe ,  Inder Raj S. Makin ,  Brian D. O'Connor

IPC: A61N7/02 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61H23/02 ,  G01S15/89 ,  A61N7/00 ,  A61B17/32

Abstract: A method and system for noninvasive face lifts and deep tissue tightening are disclosed. An exemplary method and treatment system are configured for the imaging, monitoring, and thermal injury to treat the SMAS region. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary method and system are configured for treating the SMAS region by first, imaging of the region of interest for localization of the treatment area and surrounding structures, second, delivery of ultrasound energy at a depth, distribution, timing, and energy level to achieve the desired therapeutic effect, and third to monitor the treatment area before, during, and after therapy to plan and assess the results and/or provide feedback.

公开(公告)号：US11179580B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-23

申请号：US17127691

申请日：2020-12-18

Applicant: Guided Therapy Systems, LLC

Inventor： Michael H. Slayton ,  Peter G. Barthe

IPC: A61N7/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/00 ,  B06B1/06 ,  G01S7/52 ,  G01S15/89 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B8/14

Abstract: Systems and methods for non-invasive fat reduction can include targeting a region of interest below a surface of skin, which contains fat and delivering ultrasound energy to the region of interest. The ultrasound energy generates a thermal lesion with said ultrasound energy on a fat cell. The lesion can create an opening in the surface of the fat cell, which allows the draining of a fluid out of the fat cell and through the opening. In addition, by applying ultrasound energy to fat cells to increase the temperature to between 43 degrees and 49 degrees, cell apoptosis can be realized, thereby resulting in reduction of fat.

公开(公告)号：US11167155B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-09

申请号：US16797387

申请日：2020-02-21

Applicant: Guided Therapy Systems, LLC

Inventor： Peter G. Barthe ,  Michael H. Slayton ,  Inder Raj S. Makin

IPC: A61N7/02 ,  A61B8/14 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61H23/02 ,  G01S15/89 ,  A61N7/00

Abstract: Methods and systems for treating skin, such as stretch marks through deep tissue tightening with ultrasound are provided. An exemplary method and system comprise a therapeutic ultrasound system configured for providing ultrasound treatment to a shallow tissue region, such as a region comprising an epidermis, a dermis or a deep dermis. In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, a therapeutic ultrasound system can be configured to achieve depth with a conformal selective deposition of ultrasound energy without damaging an intervening tissue. In addition, a therapeutic ultrasound can also be configured in combination with ultrasound imaging or imaging/monitoring capabilities, either separately configured with imaging, therapy and monitoring systems or any level of integration thereof.

公开(公告)号：US10905900B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-02

申请号：US15368220

申请日：2016-12-02

Applicant: Guided Therapy Systems, LLC

Inventor： Peter G. Barthe ,  Michael H. Slayton

IPC: A61N7/00 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/14 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61B8/13 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B90/00

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a method for an extended field of view treatment. The method can include the steps of imaging a region; targeting a region with directed ultrasound energy; monitoring the region; moving the imaging, treatment, and monitoring region while spatially correlating to one or more prior regions via imaging and/or position sensing; continuing the extended field of view treatment; and, achieving an ultrasound induced biological effect in the extended field of view treatment region.

公开(公告)号：US10888716B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-12

申请号：US16794701

申请日：2020-02-19

Applicant: Guided Therapy Systems, LLC

Inventor： Michael H. Slayton ,  Peter G. Barthe

IPC: A61N7/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/00 ,  B06B1/06 ,  G01S7/52 ,  G01S15/89 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B8/14

Abstract: Systems and methods for non-invasive fat reduction can include targeting a region of interest below a surface of skin, which contains fat and delivering ultrasound energy to the region of interest. The ultrasound energy generates a thermal lesion with said ultrasound energy on a fat cell. The lesion can create an opening in the surface of the fat cell, which allows the draining of a fluid out of the fat cell and through the opening. In addition, by applying ultrasound energy to fat cells to increase the temperature to between 43 degrees and 49 degrees, cell apoptosis can be realized, thereby resulting in reduction of fat.

公开(公告)号：US10603523B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-31

申请号：US16272453

申请日：2019-02-11

Applicant: Guided Therapy Systems, LLC

Inventor： Michael H. Slayton ,  Peter G. Barthe ,  Inder Raj S. Makin

IPC: A61N7/00 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/14 ,  A61B8/08 ,  G01S15/89 ,  A61B90/00

Abstract: A method and system for providing ultrasound treatment to a tissue that contains a lower part of dermis and proximal protrusions of fat lobuli into the dermis. An embodiment delivers ultrasound energy to the region creating a thermal injury and coagulating the proximal protrusions of fat lobuli, thereby eliminating the fat protrusions into the dermis. An embodiment can also include ultrasound imaging configurations using the same or a separate probe before, after or during the treatment. In addition various therapeutic levels of ultrasound can be used to increase the speed at which fat metabolizes. Additionally the mechanical action of ultrasound physically breaks fat cell clusters and stretches the fibrous bonds. Mechanical action will also enhance lymphatic drainage, stimulating the evacuation of fat decay products.

公开(公告)号：US10603519B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-31

申请号：US16272427

申请日：2019-02-11

Applicant: Guided Therapy Systems, LLC

Inventor： Michael H. Slayton ,  Peter G. Barthe

IPC: A61N7/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/00 ,  B06B1/06 ,  G01S7/52 ,  G01S15/89 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B8/14

Abstract: Methods for non-invasive fat reduction can include targeting a region of interest below a surface of skin, which contains fat and delivering ultrasound energy to the region of interest. The ultrasound energy generates a thermal lesion with said ultrasound energy on a fat cell. The lesion can create an opening in the surface of the fat cell, which allows the draining of a fluid out of the fat cell and through the opening. In addition, by applying ultrasound energy to fat cells to increase the temperature to between 43 degrees and 49 degrees, cell apoptosis can be realized, thereby resulting in reduction of fat.