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A device for generating acoustic shock waves, comprising at least two electrodes which form a spark discharge gap G in a fluid volume and a reflector for the acoustic shock waves generated during the spark discharge made of an electrically conductive material, and wherein the power to one of the ele

A device for generating acoustic shock waves, comprising at least two electrodes which form a spark discharge gap G in a fluid volume and a reflector for the acoustic shock waves generated during the spark discharge made of an electrically conductive material, and wherein the power to one of the electrodes is supplied by way of the reflector.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for generating acoustic shockwaves comprising at least two electrodes which form a spark gap, an electrically conductive reflector having an axis for focusing the shockwaves, said electrodes and focusing reflector enclosed in a fluid filled chamber sealed by a me

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for generating acoustic shockwaves comprising at least two electrodes which form a spark gap, an electrically conductive reflector having an axis for focusing the shockwaves, said electrodes and focusing reflector enclosed in a fluid filled chamber sealed by a membrane and said reflector forming part of a circuit for supplying power to one of said electrodes.