Device, system and method of removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells
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1. A device for treating subcutaneous lipid-rich cells, comprising:
- a rigid portion including a thermal conductor having an inside surface and an outside surface positioned opposite the inside surface; and
a flexible portion having an inner surface, an outer surface positioned opposite the inner surface, and a cutout extending between the inner and outer surfaces;
wherein the thermal conductor is positioned in the cutout and the flexible and rigid portions define a body having—
an interior surface including the inside face of the rigid portion and the inner surface of the flexible portion; and
an exterior surface including the outside face of the rigid portion and the outer surface of the flexible portion.
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Abstract
Devices, systems and methods for removing heat from subcutaneously disposed lipid-rich cells are disclosed. In selected embodiments, suction and/or heat removal sources are coupled to an applicator. The applicator includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion. The rigid portion includes a thermally conductive plate and a frame coupling the thermally conductive plate and the flexible portion. An interior cavity of the applicator is in fluid communication with the suction source, and the frame maintains contiguous engagement between the heat removal source and the thermally conductive plate.
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1. A device for treating subcutaneous lipid-rich cells, comprising:
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a rigid portion including a thermal conductor having an inside surface and an outside surface positioned opposite the inside surface; and a flexible portion having an inner surface, an outer surface positioned opposite the inner surface, and a cutout extending between the inner and outer surfaces; wherein the thermal conductor is positioned in the cutout and the flexible and rigid portions define a body having— an interior surface including the inside face of the rigid portion and the inner surface of the flexible portion; and an exterior surface including the outside face of the rigid portion and the outer surface of the flexible portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A system for treating subcutaneous lipid-rich cells in a target area, comprising:
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a treatment device including an applicator configured to operably engage the target area, the applicator including a heat removal source configured to remove heat from the lipid-rich cells; and a token permitting a treatment with the treatment device, the token including a microelectronic device electrically coupled with the heat removal source. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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