FINGER-MOUNTED OR ROBOT-MOUNTED TRANSDUCER DEVICE
First Claim
1. A transducer device for therapeutic applications, comprising:
- a mounting body configured for connecting or mounting said device to at least one human finger of an operator or to a robotic articulator of a robot;
a transducer having at least one energy emitting element configured for connection to an energy supply and for transmitting therapeutic energy from an emitting surface, said at least one energy emitting element connected to or mounted upon said mounting body; and
a lumen for providing fluid to said at least one energy emitting element.
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Abstract
A transducer device for therapeutic applications is disclosed. The transducer device may include a mounting body configured for mounting the device to a finger of an operator of the device. The transducer device may also include a transducer housing connected to the mounting body that defines a receiving portion. The transducer device may further include a transducer element disposed in the receiving portion that is configured for connection to an energy supply and configured to transmit energy from an emitting surface. The transducer device may further include a gas reservoir disposed between the transducer element and the mounting body that is configured to prevent transmission of energy. The transducer device may further include a membrane connected to the transducer housing and disposed adjacent the emitting surface of the transducer element, and a cooling lumen for providing fluid to the membrane. A method of applying therapeutic ultrasound is also disclosed.
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28 Claims
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1. A transducer device for therapeutic applications, comprising:
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a mounting body configured for connecting or mounting said device to at least one human finger of an operator or to a robotic articulator of a robot; a transducer having at least one energy emitting element configured for connection to an energy supply and for transmitting therapeutic energy from an emitting surface, said at least one energy emitting element connected to or mounted upon said mounting body; and a lumen for providing fluid to said at least one energy emitting element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 25)
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20. A method of applying therapeutic ultrasound to tissue, comprising:
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mounting a transducer device to an operator'"'"'s finger or to a robotic articulator of a robot, wherein said transducer device includes; a transducer having at least one energy emitting element configured for connection to an energy supply and configured to transmit therapeutic energy from an emitting surface; and a gas reservoir disposed between said transducer element and said finger to prevent transmission of said energy; and supplying a cooling fluid to at least one energy emitting element. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27)
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28. A transducer device for therapeutic applications, comprising:
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means for mounting said device to a finger of an operator of said device; means for transmitting energy from said device; means for preventing transmission of said energy toward said finger; and means for providing cooling fluid to said device.
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