초록 ▼

This invention relates to apparatus and methods for providing and using a gel containment structure with an ultrasonic delivery system. The apparatus includes a special bladder, pad or other enclosure means for positioning adjacent the transmitting surface so that the coupling gel is retained adjace

This invention relates to apparatus and methods for providing and using a gel containment structure with an ultrasonic delivery system. The apparatus includes a special bladder, pad or other enclosure means for positioning adjacent the transmitting surface so that the coupling gel is retained adjacent the transmitting surface. The method for delivering ultrasonic energy includes enclosing coupling gel at the transmitting surface, positioning the enclosed coupling gel against the skin or other external location corresponding to the internal injury, and directing ultrasonic waves emitted at the transmitting surface through the enclosed conducting gel to the skin location corresponding to the internal injury.

대표청구항 ▼

Ultrasonic delivery system for therapeutic use having a base; ultrasonic generation means mounted to the base, the ultrasonic generation means including an exposed operative surface positionable adjacent a skin location; a coupling gel and enclosure means for sealingly retaining the coupling gel sub

Ultrasonic delivery system for therapeutic use having a base; ultrasonic generation means mounted to the base, the ultrasonic generation means including an exposed operative surface positionable adjacent a skin location; a coupling gel and enclosure means for sealingly retaining the coupling gel substantially adjacent the operative surface and for isolating the operative surface from a skin location, the enclosure means being attached to the ultrasonic generation means immediately adjacent the outer periphery of the operative surface.