Abstract:
The disclosure relates to high-speed drill bits for removing material from alloys and other hard materials. A conventional drill bit is modified by removing material from the forward portion of the bit to increase the radius of the cutting edge. The drill bit is then coated with a nanostructured diamond film using a chemical vapor deposition process.
Abstract:
A dermatological energy applicator and tissue interface module are provided which may include any number of features. The dermatological energy applicator can be configured to apply microwave energy to tissue to treat conditions of the skin, including hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating. The energy applicator can further include a cooling element and vacuum ports. The tissue interface module can include an applicator chamber adapted to receive the energy applicator, and can further include a tissue acquisition chamber adapted to engage tissue, a bio-barrier configured to prevent passage of gas and liquid, and a filter disposed between the applicator chamber and the tissue acquisition chamber configured to prevent passage of gas but prevent passage of liquid.
Abstract:
An tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods.