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Therapeutic ultrasound generator with radiation dose control

  • US 5,184,605 A
  • Filed: 01/31/1991
  • Issued: 02/09/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for controlling an ultrasonic transducer, comprising:

  • a connector adapted to be connected to the transducer connected to the connector for radiating ultrasonic power to a treatment site in response to electric power;

    means, coupled to the connector, for supplying a controllable amount of electric power to the transducer connected to the connector;

    means, coupled to the oonnector, for sensing an actual amount of power radiated by the transducer connected to the connector under conditions of varying coupling efficiency during use; and

    means, coupled to the means for sensing and the means for supplying, for controlling the means for supplying in response to the amount of power radiated and a preset radiation power.

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