Patents Assigned to Dornier MedTech Laser GmbH
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Patent number: 10258410Abstract: Method for generating a shaped laser pulse in a lithotripter characterized in that if the pulse duration is divided into four intervals of equal length, less than 25% of the energy of the pulse is emitted in the first of those intervals, and in that the maximum intensity of the pulse is first reached in the second, third or fourth time interval, and wherein the intensity reached after the start of the third and/or forth interval is at least once the same as or higher than the maximum intensity reached in the second interval.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: DORNIER MEDTECH LASER GMBHInventors: Werner Hiereth, Detlef Russ, Stefan Biggel, Raimund Hibst
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Patent number: 9393081Abstract: The present invention relates to a light guide unit for a laser applicator, wherein the light guide unit has a light guide tip assembly removably insertable into the laser applicator, wherein the light guide tip assembly comprises an optical fiber and a coupling member provided on a proximal end of the optical fiber. When the coupling member is provided on the optical fiber, a proximal end face of the optical fiber needs to be kept clean. It is also desired that the light guide tip assembly can be manufactured easily. It is suggested to provide the coupling member via a casting technique.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2011Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: DORNIER MEDTECH LASER GMBHInventors: Werner Hiereth, Thomas Kreitmaier, Oliver Durian
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Patent number: 9168098Abstract: A light-based method of endovascular treatment, in particular, of pathologically altered blood vessels. Provided are a Method of Endovascular Light Treatment and a corresponding Endovascular Light Application Device.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: DORNIER MEDTECH LASER GMBHInventors: Tobias Beck, Richard Meier
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Patent number: 9149334Abstract: A light-based method of endovascular treatment, in particular, of pathologically altered blood vessels. Provided are a Method of Endovascular Light Treatment and a corresponding Endovascular Light Application Device.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: DORNIER MEDTECH LASER GMBHInventors: Tobias Beck, Richard Meier
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Publication number: 20150100048Abstract: Method for generating a shaped laser pulse in a lithotripter characterized in that if the pulse duration is divided into four intervals of equal length, less than 25% of the energy of the pulse is emitted in the first of those intervals, and in that the maximum intensity of the pulse is first reached in the second, third or fourth time interval, and wherein the intensity reached after the start of the third and/or forth interval is at least once the same as or higher than the maximum intensity reached in the second interval.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: DORNIER MEDTECH LASER GMBHInventors: Werner Hiereth, Detlef Russ, Stefan Biggel, Raimund Hibst
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Publication number: 20120123398Abstract: The present invention relates to a light guide unit for a laser applicator, wherein the light guide unit has a light guide tip assembly removably insertable into the laser applicator, wherein the light guide tip assembly comprises an optical fiber and a coupling member provided on a proximal end of the optical fiber. When the coupling member is provided on the optical fiber, a proximal end face of the optical fiber needs to be kept clean. It is also desired that the light guide tip assembly can be manufactured easily. It is suggested to provide the coupling member via a casting technique.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: Dornier MedTech Laser GmbHInventors: Werner Hiereth, Thomas Kreitmaier, Oliver Durian
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Publication number: 20120065710Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for reducing adipose tissue in a homogenous manner by regulated delivery of energy to a treatment site, and more particularly, delivery of constant thermal energy which results in a reduction of adipose tissue with little or no damage to other adjacent tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Dornier MedTech Laser GmbHInventors: Markus Rheinwald, René Milleret
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Patent number: 8114068Abstract: The invention relates to a light guide with at least one photorefractive area, wherein a volume hologram is formed in the photorefractive area in such a way that light coupled into the light guide can be decoupled by the volume hologram at a predetermined angle and/or with a predetermined focus.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Dornier MedTech Laser GmbHInventors: Markus Rheinwald, Benno Rückle
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Patent number: 7503701Abstract: The invention relates to an optical fibre with a connector piece that has a recess, such as a bore hole, for instance, for accommodating the optical fibre, wherein a fluid channel (18, 14) is provided that begins at the end of the recess and through which a fluid can pass. The invention furthermore relates to an optical fibre with a plug with a gripping piece that has two end openings, wherein the fibre enters into the gripping piece in one end opening and the light of the fibre or the fibre can exit from the gripping piece through the other end opening, wherein the end openings (15, 16) of the gripping piece (2) are interconnected in a way allowing throughflow.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2006Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Dornier MedTech Laser GmbHInventors: Werner Hiereth, Oliver Durian
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Publication number: 20080200395Abstract: A combined androgen deprivation and thermotherapy cancer treatment. For example, the combination can be used to treat prostate cancer. Chemical compounds, including a non-steroidal anti-androgen and/or an LH-RH agonist, such as androgen deprivation therapy (“ADT”), can be used in combination with application of non-ionizing radiation to treat cancer. The chemical compounds can be administered before, simultaneously with, and/or after the application of the non-ionizing radiation. When the ADT is applied before the application of the radiation, a reduction in cancer volume can be expected. In patients treated in such a manner, evidence of recurring cancer was not observed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: Dornier MedTech Laser GmbHInventor: Ken Koshiba
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Publication number: 20080158629Abstract: The invention relates to a light guide with at least one photorefractive area, wherein a volume hologram is formed in the photorefractive area in such a way that light coupled into the light guide can be decoupled by the volume hologram at a predetermined angle and/or with a predetermined focus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: Dornier MedTech Laser GmbHInventors: Markus Rheinwald, Benno Ruckle
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Publication number: 20070155669Abstract: A combined androgen deprivation and thermotherapy cancer treatment. For example, the combination can be used to treat prostate cancer. Chemical compounds, including a non-steroidal anti-androgen and/or an LH-RH agonist, such as androgen deprivation therapy (“ADT”), can be used in combination with application of non-ionizing radiation to treat cancer. The chemical compounds can be administered before, simultaneously with, and/or after the application of the non-ionizing radiation. When the ADT is applied before the application of the radiation, a reduction in cancer volume can be expected. In patients treated in such a manner, evidence of recurring cancer was not observed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: Dornier MedTech Laser GmbHInventor: Ken Koshiba
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Publication number: 20070150032Abstract: A laser system is provided that includes a laser device for the generation of laser radiation and a light guide for guiding the generated laser radiation. A data medium for identity data is connected to the light guide, and a readout device is included for reading out the identity data. A light guide system is also provided that includes a light guide that can be releasably coupled to a laser device using a mounting device and a data medium for identity data connected to the light guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2007Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: Dornier MedTech Laser GmbHInventors: Werner Hiereth, Jurgen Austen
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Publication number: 20070014521Abstract: The invention relates to an optical fibre with a connector piece that has a recess, such as a bore hole, for instance, for accommodating the optical fibre, wherein a fluid channel (18, 14) is provided that begins at the end of the recess and through which a fluid can pass. The invention furthermore relates to an optical fibre with a plug with a gripping piece that has two end openings, wherein the fibre enters into the gripping piece in one end opening and the light of the fibre or the fibre can exit from the gripping piece through the other end opening, wherein the end openings (15, 16) of the gripping piece (2) are interconnected in a way allowing throughflow.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Applicant: Dornier MedTech Laser GmbHInventors: Werner Hiereth, Oliver Durian
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Patent number: 7006749Abstract: A laser system is provided that includes a laser unit, an incoupling means for coupling the laser radiation into a light-guide, and an outcoupling means for coupling the laser radiation out from the light-guide. A data transmitting means is coupled to the incoupling means or outcoupling means and produces optical signals which are coupled into the light-guide via the incoupling means or the outcoupling means. These optical signals are received by a data receiving means at the other end of the light-guide. The laser system can be used for realizing a data communication between the hand-piece and the stationary unit of the laser system in the case of which additional cables between the hand-piece and the laser are not necessary for transmitting data.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Dornier MedTech Laser GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Illich, Jürgen Austen, Werner Hiereth
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Publication number: 20040114879Abstract: A laser system is provided that includes a laser device for the generation of laser radiation and a light guide for guiding the generated laser radiation. A data medium for identity data is connected to the light guide, and a readout device is included for reading out the identity data. A light guide system is also provided that includes a light guide that can be releasably coupled to a laser device using a mounting device and a data medium for identity data connected to the light guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: Dornier MedTech Laser GmbHInventors: Werner Hiereth, Jurgen Austen
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Publication number: 20040073202Abstract: A laser system is provided that includes a laser unit, an incoupling means for coupling the laser radiation into a light-guide, and an outcoupling means for coupling the laser radiation out from the light-guide. A data transmitting means is coupled to the incoupling means or outcoupling means and produces optical signals which are coupled into the light-guide via the incoupling means or the outcoupling means. These optical signals are received by a data receiving means at the other end of the light-guide. The laser system can be used for realizing a data communication between the hand-piece and the stationary unit of the laser system in the case of which additional cables between the hand-piece and the laser are not necessary for transmitting data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Dornier MedTech Laser GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Illich, Jurgen Austen, Werner Hiereth