Submersible system for ultrasonic treatment
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1. An ultrasonic delivery system for therapeutic use comprising:
- a main operating unit, including a signal generator for providing excitation signals for at least one ultrasonic treatment head module;
at least one waterproof, submergible ultrasonic treatment head module comprising a receiving component and an ultrasonic generation component for providing ultrasonic waves from an exposed operative surface positionable adjacent a skin location, the receiving component receiving the excitation signals from the signal generator and providing input signals to the ultrasonic generation component, whereby the ultrasonic generation component generates ultrasonic waves at the operative surface thereof in response to the input signals, and wherein internal electronic components of the treatment head module are protected from exposure to water when submerged;
an interface between the main operating unit and the receiving component of the ultrasonic treatment head module for transmitting the excitation signals from the signal generator to the receiving component; and
a housing configured at least in part to contour to a region of a human body, the housing including at least one receptacle for holding the at least one ultrasonic treatment head module with the operative surface adjacent a skin location when the housing is positioned adjacent the region of the human body.
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Abstract
The system is used for therapeutically treating injuries using ultrasound. The system includes an ergonomically constructed ultrasonic transducer treatment head module and a main operating unit. The transducer treatment head module is positioned adjacent the area of the injury and excited for a predetermined period of time. The system includes a bathtub insert that envelops a portion of the patient'"'"'s body, and means on the insert for positioning and holding the treatment head module adjacent positions on the patient'"'"'s body.
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1. An ultrasonic delivery system for therapeutic use comprising:
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a main operating unit, including a signal generator for providing excitation signals for at least one ultrasonic treatment head module;
at least one waterproof, submergible ultrasonic treatment head module comprising a receiving component and an ultrasonic generation component for providing ultrasonic waves from an exposed operative surface positionable adjacent a skin location, the receiving component receiving the excitation signals from the signal generator and providing input signals to the ultrasonic generation component, whereby the ultrasonic generation component generates ultrasonic waves at the operative surface thereof in response to the input signals, and wherein internal electronic components of the treatment head module are protected from exposure to water when submerged;
an interface between the main operating unit and the receiving component of the ultrasonic treatment head module for transmitting the excitation signals from the signal generator to the receiving component; and
a housing configured at least in part to contour to a region of a human body, the housing including at least one receptacle for holding the at least one ultrasonic treatment head module with the operative surface adjacent a skin location when the housing is positioned adjacent the region of the human body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An ultrasonic delivery system for therapeutic use comprising:
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a main operating unit, including a signal generator for providing excitation signals for at least one ultrasonic treatment head module;
at least one waterproof, submergible ultrasonic treatment head module comprising a receiving component and an ultrasonic generation component for providing ultrasonic waves from an exposed operative surface positionable adjacent a skin location, the receiving component receiving the excitation signals from the signal generator and providing input signals to the ultrasonic generation component, whereby the ultrasonic generation component generates ultrasonic waves at the operative surface thereof in response to the input signals, and wherein internal electronic components of the treatment head module are protected from exposure to water when submerged;
an interface between the main operating unit and the receiving component of the ultrasonic treatment head module for transmitting the excitation signals from the signal generator to the receiving component; and
an insert that may be received in a bathtub and configured at least in part to contour to an external region of a body, wherein the insert includes at least one receptacle for holding the at least one ultrasonic treatment head module with the operative surface adjacent a skin location when the insert is positioned adjacent the region of the body. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of delivering ultrasound to a patient comprising:
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providing an ultrasonic delivery system comprising;
a main operating unit, including a signal generator for providing excitation signals for at least one ultrasonic treatment head module, at least one waterproof, submergible ultrasonic treatment head module comprising a receiving component and an ultrasonic generation component for providing ultrasonic waves from an exposed operative surface positionable adjacent a skin location of a patient, the receiving component receiving the excitation signals from the signal generator and providing input signals to the ultrasonic generation component, whereby the ultrasonic generation component generates ultrasonic waves at the operative surface thereof in response to the input signals, and wherein internal electronic components of the treatment head module are protected from exposure to water when submerged;
an interface between the main operating unit and the receiving component of the ultrasonic treatment head module for transmitting the excitation signals from the signal generator to the receiving component; and
a housing configured at least in part to contour to a region of the patient'"'"'s body, the housing including at least one receptacle for holding the at least one ultrasonic treatment head module with the operative surface adjacent a skin location when the housing is positioned adjacent the region of the patient'"'"'s body;
positioning the housing adjacent the region of the patient'"'"'s body; and
generating ultrasound to promote healing in the region of the patient'"'"'s body.
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