METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ULTRASOUND SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20170232277A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-17

    申请号:US15583852

    申请日:2017-05-01

    Abstract: An ultrasound therapy system is provided that can include any number of features. In some embodiments, the custom transducer housings can be manufactured using a rapid-prototyping method to arrange a plurality of single-element, substantially flat transducers to share a common focal point. The rapid-prototyping method can include, for example, fused-deposition modeling, 3D printing, and stereolithography. In some embodiments, the therapy system can include a plurality of transducer modules insertable into the openings of the transducer housing. Methods of manufacture are also described, including designing a transducer housing shell to a desired geometry and a plurality of acoustic focusing lenses integral to the transducer housing shell in a 3D computer aided design software, and constructing the transducer housing shell and the plurality of acoustic focusing lenses integral to the transducer housing shell using a rapid-prototyping method.

    HISTOTRIPSY THERAPY SYSTEM
    2.
    发明申请
    HISTOTRIPSY THERAPY SYSTEM 审中-公开
    病理治疗系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140073995A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-13

    申请号:US14024394

    申请日:2013-09-11

    Abstract: A Histotripsy therapy system is provided that can include any number of features. In some embodiments, the system includes at least one signal switching amplifier electrically coupled to a high voltage power supply, a pulse generator electrically coupled to signal switching amplifier(s), at least one matching network electrically coupled to the signal switching amplifier(s), and an ultrasound transducer having at least one transducer element, each transducer element of the ultrasound transducer being coupled to the at least one matching network. In some embodiments, each transducer element has an input impedance that is higher, sometimes more than 2 times higher, than an output impedance of its corresponding signal switching amplifier. Methods of use are also described.

    Abstract translation: 提供组织切除术治疗系统,其可以包括任何数量的特征。 在一些实施例中,系统包括电耦合到高电压电源的至少一个信号切换放大器,电耦合到信号切换放大器的至少一个匹配网络,电耦合到信号切换放大器, 以及具有至少一个换能器元件的超声换能器,所述超声换能器的每个换能器元件耦合到所述至少一个匹配网络。 在一些实施例中,每个换能器元件具有比其对应的信号开关放大器的输出阻抗高的输入阻抗,有时高于其2倍以上。 还描述了使用方法。

    HISTOTRIPSY EXCITATION SEQUENCES OPTIMIZED FOR BUBBLE CLOUD FORMATION USING SHOCK SCATTERING
    5.
    发明申请
    HISTOTRIPSY EXCITATION SEQUENCES OPTIMIZED FOR BUBBLE CLOUD FORMATION USING SHOCK SCATTERING 审中-公开
    使用震动散射优化的气泡形成的特征激发序列

    公开(公告)号:US20150011916A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-08

    申请号:US14323693

    申请日:2014-07-03

    Abstract: Methods and devices for producing cavitation in tissue are provided. In one embodiment, a shock scattering method of Histotripsy therapy comprises delivering an initiation pressure waveform from an ultrasound therapy transducer into tissue, the initiation pressure waveform being configured to produce at least one bubble in the tissue, delivering a scattering pressure waveform from the ultrasound therapy transducer into the at least one bubble within a life-cycle of the at least one bubble, and producing cavitation nuclei near the at least one bubble with the scattering pressure waveform. The scattering pressure waveform can be delivered during the life-cycle of the at least one bubble. In some embodiments, the scattering pressure waveform is delivered within 5 μs to 1 s of the initiation pressure waveform. Systems for performing shock scattering Histotripsy therapy are also discussed.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于在组织中产生空化的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,组织破坏治疗的休克散射方法包括将起始压力波形从超声治疗换能器输送到组织中,起始压力波形被配置为在组织中产生至少一个气泡,从超声治疗中输送散射压力波形 换能器进入所述至少一个气泡的生命周期内的所述至少一个气泡,并且用所述散射压力波形在所述至少一个气泡附近产生气蚀核。 散射压力波形可在至少一个气泡的生命周期内传送。 在一些实施例中,散射压力波形在初始压力​​波形的5μs至1s内传送。 还讨论了用于进行休克散射的系统组织切除术治疗。

    Portable occupational therapy device
    6.
    发明授权
    Portable occupational therapy device 失效
    便携式职业治疗装置

    公开(公告)号:US5839991A

    公开(公告)日:1998-11-24

    申请号:US747261

    申请日:1996-11-12

    Inventor: Timothy L. Hall

    CPC classification number: A63B23/00 A63B71/0009 Y10S482/91

    Abstract: A therapy device for conducting rehabilitative exercises that includes a base having a receptacle. A standard is capable of being positioned in the receptacle in a substantially vertical position and has a plurality of adjustable arms slidably mounted on it. A locking mechanism is used to secure the standard in the vertical position. Each arm has means for being slidably mounted to the standard and a locking mechanism for fixing the arm at a height along the vertical, longitudinal axis of the standard. Each arm also includes a fastening means for removably securing occupational therapy exercise items, such as hooks, rings, and other items. The base of the therapy device include a slot for receiving the standard and may be shaped and sized to resemble an attache or brief case and to include a handle and one or more bins for holding occupational therapy exercise items. The bin may be compartmentalized and have a lid to secure exercise items therein. A locking mechanism may be mounted on the base so that the standard may be secured within the slot. So secured, the base and standard may be transported by grasping and moving the device by means of the handle. Once at a desired location, the device may be assembled by removing the standard from the slot, placing it in the receptacle, and positioning the arms on the standard. A variety of exercises may be accomplished by using the arms as platforms for the exercise items secured within the bin.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于进行康复训练的治疗装置,其包括具有容器的底座。 标准能够在大致垂直的位置处定位在容器中,并且具有可滑动地安装在其上的多个可调臂。 使用锁定机构将标准固定在垂直位置。 每个臂具有用于可滑动地安装到标准的装置和用于将臂固定在沿着标准的垂直纵轴的高度的锁定机构。 每个臂还包括用于可移除地固定职业治疗运动项目的紧固装置,例如钩,环和其他物品。 治疗装置的基部包括用于接收标准的狭槽,并且其形状和尺寸可以类似于附件+ E,acu e + EE或简短的壳体,并且包括用于保持职业治疗运动项目的手柄和一个或多个箱。 垃圾箱可以是隔间的,并且具有盖以确保其中的运动物品。 锁定机构可以安装在基座上,使得标准可以固定在槽内。 如此牢固,基座和标准可以通过把手握持和移动装置来运输。 一旦在期望的位置,可以通过从槽中移除标准物将其放置在容器中并将臂定位在标准上来组装设备。 可以通过使用手臂作为固定在箱内的运动物品的平台来实现各种练习。

    Acoustic sensor utilizing acoustoelectric effect
    8.
    发明授权
    Acoustic sensor utilizing acoustoelectric effect 有权
    声传感器利用声电效应

    公开(公告)号:US08427906B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-23

    申请号:US12250289

    申请日:2008-10-13

    CPC classification number: G01H11/06

    Abstract: An ultrasound system that detects a characteristic of an ultrasound wave. The system includes a circuit member defining a sensing portion operable to be exposed to the ultrasound wave. The system also includes a current generating device that generates a current in the sensing portion of the circuit member. Furthermore, the system includes a voltage sensor that detects a voltage across the sensing portion due to the exposure to the ultrasound wave to thereby detect the characteristic of the ultrasound wave.

    Abstract translation: 检测超声波特性的超声波系统。 该系统包括限定可操作以暴露于超声波的感测部分的电路部件。 该系统还包括在电路构件的感测部分中产生电流的电流产生装置。 此外,该系统包括电压传感器,其通过暴露于超声波来检测感测部分两端的电压,从而检测超声波的特性。

    Exercise pump device
    10.
    发明授权
    Exercise pump device 失效
    运动泵装置

    公开(公告)号:US5542897A

    公开(公告)日:1996-08-06

    申请号:US373963

    申请日:1995-01-17

    Inventor: Timothy L. Hall

    Abstract: A purposeful exercise device including a frame; a pump mounted on the frame; and a work-adjusting mechanism movably borne by the frame and disposed in force-transmitting relation relative to the pump. The pump has a handle which is moveable along a path of travel from a first or fluid withdrawing position to a second or fluid exhausting position. The work-adjusting mechanism permits a patient or operator to selectively adjust the amount of work performed when moving the pump handle from the fluid withdrawing position to the fluid exhausting position or vice versa.

    Abstract translation: 一种有目的的锻炼装置,包括一个框架; 安装在框架上的泵; 以及由框架可移动地承载并相对于泵设置成有效传递关系的工作调节机构。 泵具有手柄,该手柄可以沿着从第一或液体排出位置到第二或排液位置的行进路径移动。 工作调节机构允许患者或操作者选择性地调节将泵手柄从流体排出位置移动到流体排出位置或反之亦然时执行的工作量。

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