WO2004016311A3 - Ultrasonic applicator device with a flat, flexible ultrasonic applicator and cavitation medium - Google Patents
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- WO2004016311A3 WO2004016311A3 PCT/DE2003/002456 DE0302456W WO2004016311A3 WO 2004016311 A3 WO2004016311 A3 WO 2004016311A3 DE 0302456 W DE0302456 W DE 0302456W WO 2004016311 A3 WO2004016311 A3 WO 2004016311A3
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- ultrasonic applicator
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- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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- A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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Abstract
Priority Applications (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AU2003257394A AU2003257394A1 (en) | 2002-07-22 | 2003-07-22 | Ultrasonic applicator device with a flat, flexible ultrasonic applicator and cavitation medium |
DE10393505T DE10393505D2 (en) | 2002-07-22 | 2003-07-22 | Sound applicator device for improving the treatment conditions |
EP03787708A EP1575657A2 (en) | 2002-07-22 | 2003-07-22 | Ultrasonic applicator device with a flat, flexible ultrasonic applicator and cavitation medium |
Applications Claiming Priority (4)
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DE20211073.7 | 2002-07-22 | ||
DE10233293.2 | 2002-07-22 | ||
DE20211073U DE20211073U1 (en) | 2002-07-22 | 2002-07-22 | System to stimulate physiological/biological reactions, uses a cavitation liquid with a high concentration of carbon dioxide to provide bubbles for cavitation through an immersed sonic head near the skin |
DE2002133293 DE10233293A1 (en) | 2002-07-22 | 2002-07-22 | Surface skin treatment useful as therapy for physiological condition, comprising cavitation liquid containing dissolved carbon dioxide, and sonic source to develop layer of concentrated gas bubbles |
Publications (2)
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WO2004016311A2 WO2004016311A2 (en) | 2004-02-26 |
WO2004016311A3 true WO2004016311A3 (en) | 2004-05-06 |
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PCT/DE2003/002456 WO2004016311A2 (en) | 2002-07-22 | 2003-07-22 | Ultrasonic applicator device with a flat, flexible ultrasonic applicator and cavitation medium |
Country Status (4)
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EP (1) | EP1575657A2 (en) |
AU (1) | AU2003257394A1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE10393505D2 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2004016311A2 (en) |
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CA2610561A1 (en) * | 2005-06-02 | 2006-12-07 | Cancercure Technology As | Ultrasound treatment system |
DE102006027789A1 (en) * | 2005-06-09 | 2006-12-28 | Hans-Werner Bender | Multi-purpose device for treating injuries and other physical problems, comprises modules to be combined in various ways |
WO2009118002A2 (en) * | 2008-03-27 | 2009-10-01 | Hans-Werner Bender | Killing germs using carbon dioxide and concurrent adjuvant cavitation treatment |
KR101975635B1 (en) * | 2013-03-15 | 2019-05-07 | 케어웨어 코프. | Light and ultrasonic transducer device |
AU2017271535B2 (en) | 2016-05-26 | 2022-09-08 | Carewear Corp | Photoeradication of microorganisms with pulsed purple or blue light |
US11020605B2 (en) | 2018-05-29 | 2021-06-01 | Carewear Corp. | Method and system for irradiating tissue with pulsed blue and red light to reduce muscle fatigue, enhance wound healing and tissue repair, and reduce pain |
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US3816774A (en) * | 1972-01-28 | 1974-06-11 | Victor Company Of Japan | Curved piezoelectric elements |
US4056742A (en) * | 1976-04-30 | 1977-11-01 | Tibbetts Industries, Inc. | Transducer having piezoelectric film arranged with alternating curvatures |
US4578613A (en) * | 1977-04-07 | 1986-03-25 | U.S. Philips Corporation | Diaphragm comprising at least one foil of a piezoelectric polymer material |
US4787888A (en) * | 1987-06-01 | 1988-11-29 | University Of Connecticut | Disposable piezoelectric polymer bandage for percutaneous delivery of drugs and method for such percutaneous delivery (a) |
US4833659A (en) * | 1984-12-27 | 1989-05-23 | Westinghouse Electric Corp. | Sonar apparatus |
EP0504881A2 (en) * | 1991-03-22 | 1992-09-23 | Katsuro Tachibana | Booster for therapy of diseases with ultrasound and pharmaceutical liquid composition containing the same |
EP0557780A1 (en) * | 1992-02-25 | 1993-09-01 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | Ultrasonic transducer with piezoelectric polymer foil |
EP0562326A1 (en) * | 1992-03-23 | 1993-09-29 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | Atmospheric ultrasonic transducer |
US5267985A (en) * | 1993-02-11 | 1993-12-07 | Trancell, Inc. | Drug delivery by multiple frequency phonophoresis |
EP0642843A1 (en) * | 1993-09-14 | 1995-03-15 | The Whitaker Corporation | Proximity sensor utilizing polymer piezoelectric film |
US6096000A (en) * | 1997-06-23 | 2000-08-01 | Ekos Corporation | Apparatus for transport of fluids across, into or from biological tissues |
US20020045850A1 (en) * | 1996-06-28 | 2002-04-18 | Stephen Rowe | Ultrasound enhancement of transdermal transport |
WO2002038216A1 (en) * | 2000-10-16 | 2002-05-16 | Meditron As | Medical plaster |
US20020062101A1 (en) * | 1996-11-27 | 2002-05-23 | The General Hospital Corporation, Massachusetts Corporation | Compound delivery using impulse transients |
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- 2003-07-22 DE DE10393505T patent/DE10393505D2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2003-07-22 EP EP03787708A patent/EP1575657A2/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2003-07-22 AU AU2003257394A patent/AU2003257394A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2003-07-22 WO PCT/DE2003/002456 patent/WO2004016311A2/en not_active Application Discontinuation
Patent Citations (14)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3816774A (en) * | 1972-01-28 | 1974-06-11 | Victor Company Of Japan | Curved piezoelectric elements |
US4056742A (en) * | 1976-04-30 | 1977-11-01 | Tibbetts Industries, Inc. | Transducer having piezoelectric film arranged with alternating curvatures |
US4578613A (en) * | 1977-04-07 | 1986-03-25 | U.S. Philips Corporation | Diaphragm comprising at least one foil of a piezoelectric polymer material |
US4833659A (en) * | 1984-12-27 | 1989-05-23 | Westinghouse Electric Corp. | Sonar apparatus |
US4787888A (en) * | 1987-06-01 | 1988-11-29 | University Of Connecticut | Disposable piezoelectric polymer bandage for percutaneous delivery of drugs and method for such percutaneous delivery (a) |
EP0504881A2 (en) * | 1991-03-22 | 1992-09-23 | Katsuro Tachibana | Booster for therapy of diseases with ultrasound and pharmaceutical liquid composition containing the same |
EP0557780A1 (en) * | 1992-02-25 | 1993-09-01 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | Ultrasonic transducer with piezoelectric polymer foil |
EP0562326A1 (en) * | 1992-03-23 | 1993-09-29 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | Atmospheric ultrasonic transducer |
US5267985A (en) * | 1993-02-11 | 1993-12-07 | Trancell, Inc. | Drug delivery by multiple frequency phonophoresis |
EP0642843A1 (en) * | 1993-09-14 | 1995-03-15 | The Whitaker Corporation | Proximity sensor utilizing polymer piezoelectric film |
US20020045850A1 (en) * | 1996-06-28 | 2002-04-18 | Stephen Rowe | Ultrasound enhancement of transdermal transport |
US20020062101A1 (en) * | 1996-11-27 | 2002-05-23 | The General Hospital Corporation, Massachusetts Corporation | Compound delivery using impulse transients |
US6096000A (en) * | 1997-06-23 | 2000-08-01 | Ekos Corporation | Apparatus for transport of fluids across, into or from biological tissues |
WO2002038216A1 (en) * | 2000-10-16 | 2002-05-16 | Meditron As | Medical plaster |
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AU2003257394A1 (en) | 2004-03-03 |
DE10393505D2 (en) | 2005-06-23 |
WO2004016311A2 (en) | 2004-02-26 |
EP1575657A2 (en) | 2005-09-21 |
AU2003257394A8 (en) | 2004-03-03 |
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