Ultra-sonic and vibratory treatment devices and methods
First Claim
1. A hand-held apparatus for treatment of conditions requiring vibratory or sonic treatment, the apparatus comprising:
- a transducer, the transducer comprising;
a first section, a second section axially aligned with the first section, the second section having an outer wall of predetermined thickness surrounding an annular cavity, the first section directly mechanically connected to the second section, without any intervening structure;
a piezoelectric stack disposed within the cavity of the second section, the piezoelectric stack comprising one or more piezoelectric disks and one or more conductive disks in alternating sequence;
an electronic tuning circuit in communication with the piezoelectric stack, the electronic tuning circuit configured to establish a target frequency of the transducer and to maintain the target frequency; and
,a power source powering the electronic circuit;
wherein the first section and second section of the transducer are connected to provide a predetermined compressive force to the piezoelectric stack and create a longitudinal deformation on the outer wall of the second section; and
,wherein the transducer, electronic tuning circuit and power source are at least partially contained within a common housing, the housing configured to be grasped by a human hand to administer treatment.
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Abstract
An exemplary embodiment provides a hand-held apparatus for treatment of conditions requiring ultra-sonic or vibratory treatment. The apparatus includes a transducer, an electronic tuning circuit and a power source for powering the apparatus. The transducer has a first section axially aligned with the second section. The second section has an outer wall of predetermined thickness surrounding an annular cavity that contains a piezoelectric stack. The electronic tuning circuit is in communication with the piezoelectric stack. The circuit is configured to tune the transducer to a target output frequency. The transducer, electronic tuning circuit and power source are at least partially contained within a common housing that is configured to be grasped by a human hand to administer treatment.
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1. A hand-held apparatus for treatment of conditions requiring vibratory or sonic treatment, the apparatus comprising:
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a transducer, the transducer comprising;
a first section, a second section axially aligned with the first section, the second section having an outer wall of predetermined thickness surrounding an annular cavity, the first section directly mechanically connected to the second section, without any intervening structure;a piezoelectric stack disposed within the cavity of the second section, the piezoelectric stack comprising one or more piezoelectric disks and one or more conductive disks in alternating sequence; an electronic tuning circuit in communication with the piezoelectric stack, the electronic tuning circuit configured to establish a target frequency of the transducer and to maintain the target frequency; and
,a power source powering the electronic circuit; wherein the first section and second section of the transducer are connected to provide a predetermined compressive force to the piezoelectric stack and create a longitudinal deformation on the outer wall of the second section; and
,wherein the transducer, electronic tuning circuit and power source are at least partially contained within a common housing, the housing configured to be grasped by a human hand to administer treatment. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A hand-held apparatus for self-administered treatment of a condition requiring ultra-sonic or vibratory stimulation, the apparatus having a common housing comprising therein:
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a transducer comprising a first section having a central axis, a second section having a surrounding outer wall defining a cavity, the first and second sections directly mechanically coupled together, and the first and second sections comprised of the same high strength alloy; a piezoelectric stack disposed within the cavity of the second section, the piezoelectric stack comprising one or more piezoelectric disks and one or more conductive disks in alternating sequence; an electronic tuning circuit in communication with the piezoelectric stack, the circuit configured to tune the transducer to a target output frequency; a micro controller in communication with the electronic tuning circuit; a power source powering the micro controller and the electronic tuning circuit; and
,an electrical connector in communication with the micro controller to permit communication there through between the micro controller and an outside electronic device; wherein the first section and second section of the transducer are coupled together to provide a predetermined compressive force to the piezoelectric stack and create a longitudinal deformation on the outer wall of the second section. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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