Patents Assigned to Bacoustics, LLC
  • Patent number: 7729779
    Abstract: A transcutaneous electric nerve stimulator (TENS) electrode that comprises a conductive layer containing both an inner perimeter(s) and an outer perimeter(s) is disclosed. When used with TENS treatment protocols and devices or other treatment/therapy methods, the electrode can induce a higher rate of A fiber firing by creating baffling to balance the electrical current flowing through the electrodes and induces superior analgesia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Bacoustics, LLC
    Inventor: Eilaz Babaev
  • Patent number: 7662177
    Abstract: The method and device of the present invention for pain relief using ultrasound waves in combination with cryogenic energy includes a generator and a transducer to produce ultrasonic waves and a cryogenic source to produce cryogenic energy. Ultrasound waves are delivered to the target in combination with cryogenic energy. Ultrasound waves and cryogenic energy can be delivered to the target from the radial side of the ultrasound horn and/or tip or can be delivered from the distal end of the ultrasound tip. Cryogenic energy can also be delivered directly to the target through a central orifice. Ultrasound energy can also be delivered through a cryogenic spray at the distal end. The use of ultrasound waves in combination with cryogenic energy can provide an analgesic effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Bacoustics, LLC
    Inventor: Eilaz Babaev
  • Publication number: 20090234252
    Abstract: The invention discloses methods and devices to energize a portable carrier media which may be applied to a person's skin to provide pain relief. The carrier media may be recharged at an energizing station that ultrasonically activates the carrier media, such as a credit card, so that the plastic is energized by the exposure to the ultrasound into an activated state. The credit card can then held against the user's body to provide localized pain relief. If desired, the energized carrier media may be stored until needed in a suitable storage container such as a plastic bag or envelope. The energized carrier media is preferably held against the user's body with a suitable media attachment mechanism such as adhesive, tape or an elastic strap, however, the carrier media may be simply hand held in place for short periods of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: Bacoustics, LLC
    Inventor: Eilaz Babaev
  • Publication number: 20090228039
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a low frequency ultrasonic device for the delivery and activation of collagen based foam sealants to a human and/or animal patient for sealing puncture wounds in vascular tissues. The ultrasonic vascular closure method relates to an ultrasonic generator, an ultrasound transducer, a chamber containing a foam sealant, a transducer tip, a radiation surface, an orifice located at the distal end of the chamber. The foam sealant is ejected into a puncture wound and activated with ultrasonic waves emitting from the radiation surface. The ultrasonic waves induce vibrations within the foam sealant, slightly warming the foam sealants to assist the rapid sealing the puncture. The ultrasonic waves also provide and anesthetic effect for the pain and discomfort from the puncture site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: Bacoustics, LLC
    Inventors: Eilaz Babaev, Adolfo Menendez
  • Publication number: 20090228033
    Abstract: An ultrasound scalpel that may be used for surgical operations is disclosed in this invention. The ultrasound scalpel comprises an ultrasound generator, housing, transducer horn, retaining member and scalpel blade. The method of use of the device is able to utilize sharp stainless steel surgical blades amenable to being produced as disposable single-use replacement blades. Ultrasonic energy transmitted from transducer horn to surgical blade causes bending waves to be created due to the off-center attachment and/or placement of the surgical blade. This device may be utilized for cutting through skin and/other soft tissues during surgical operations, thereby enhancing cutting efficacy, decreasing and/or eliminating necrosis formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: Bacoustics, LLC
    Inventor: Eilaz Babaev
  • Publication number: 20090228032
    Abstract: An ultrasound scalpel that may be used for surgical operations is disclosed in this invention. The ultrasound scalpel comprises an ultrasound generator, housing, transducer horn, retaining member and scalpel blade. The device is able to utilize sharp stainless steel surgical blades amenable to being produced as disposable single-use replacement blades. Ultrasonic energy transmitted from transducer horn to surgical blade causes bending waves to be created due to the off-center attachment and/or placement of the surgical blade. This device may be utilized for cutting through skin and/other soft tissues during surgical operations, thereby enhancing cutting efficacy, decreasing and/or eliminating necrosis formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: Bacoustics, LLC
    Inventor: Eilaz BABAEV
  • Publication number: 20090222037
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a low frequency ultrasonic device for the delivery and activation of collagen based foam sealants to a human and/or animal patient for sealing puncture wounds in vascular tissues. The ultrasonic vascular closure device comprises an ultrasonic generator, an ultrasound transducer, a chamber containing a foam sealant, a transducer tip, a radiation surface, an orifice located at the distal end of the chamber. The foam sealant is ejected into a puncture wound and activated with ultrasonic waves emitting from the radiation surface. The ultrasonic waves induce vibrations within the foam sealant, slightly warming the foam sealants to assist the rapid sealing the puncture. The ultrasonic waves also provide and anesthetic effect for the pain and discomfort from the puncture site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: Bacoustics, LLC
    Inventors: Eilaz Babaev, Adolfo Menendez
  • Patent number: 7572268
    Abstract: An ultrasonic apparatus and method is provided for the selective and targeted removal of unwanted tissues. The apparatus and methods may utilize combinations of ultrasonic and cryogenic energy for the selective removal tissue. The apparatus generates and delivers to the tissue cryogenic and ultrasonic energy either in combination or in sequence, provides resize ablation of unwanted tissue parts, and may be used on various body tissues including internal organs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Bacoustics, LLC
    Inventor: Eilaz P. Babaev
  • Patent number: 7540870
    Abstract: An ablative apparatus that can be used to treat atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias by ablating cardiac tissue is disclosed. When the distal end of the apparatus reaches the tissue to be ablated, an ablation probe driven by a transducer is vibrated. Scratching the tissue with abrasive members, the vibrating ablation probe is capable of mechanically ablating tissues. This mechanical ablation may be utilized to penetrate epicardial fat, thereby exposing the underlying myocardium. The ablative apparatus may then be used subject the exposed myocardium to mechanical ablation, cryoablation, ultrasonic ablation, and/or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Bacoustics, LLC
    Inventor: Eilaz Babaev
  • Publication number: 20090093870
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards the holding of medical devices during manufacture to enable the application of therapeutic and/or protective coatings. More specifically, the present invention provides medical device holders that securely retain stents and other medical devices during the application of a coating while minimizing compressive and tensile forces applied to the stents. The invention avoids disruptions to coating quality due to holder blockage during coating deposition. The invention discloses an improved device containing a mandrel and frame that may improve coating uniformity by eliminating shadowing from the frame of the medical device holder when applying coatings to stents and other medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Bacoustics, LLC
    Inventors: Adolfo Menendez, Paul W. Schmokel, Eilaz P. Babaev, Scott R. Banaszewski, Michael R. Afremov
  • Publication number: 20090090299
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards the holding of medical devices during manufacture to enable the application of therapeutic and/or protective coatings. More specifically, the present invention provides medical device holders that securely retain stents and other medical devices during the application of a coating while minimizing compressive and tensile forces applied to the stents. The invention avoids disruptions to coating quality due to holder blockage during coating deposition. The invention discloses an improved device containing a mandrel and frame that may improve coating uniformity by eliminating shadowing from the frame of the medical device holder when applying coatings to stents and other medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Bacoustics, LLC
    Inventors: Adolfo Menendez, Paul W. Schmokel, Eilaz P. Babaev, Scott R. Banaszewski, Michael R. Afremov
  • Patent number: 7431704
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for the treatment of tissue, such as hard and soft tissues, wounds, tumors, muscles, and cartilage, through the direct contact of ultrasound energy is disclosed. Ultrasound energy is delivered to a target area through direct contact with an ultrasound tip. Ultrasound energy is also delivered through direct contact with a coupling medium. The ultrasound tip is specially designed to comprise of a cavity area for controlled fragmentation and the simultaneous sonication of a target area. The specially designed ultrasound tip allows for ultrasound energy to focus on a target area. The ultrasound apparatus may be moved in a variety of different directions during the treatment of tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Bacoustics, LLC
    Inventor: Eilaz Babaev
  • Publication number: 20070233054
    Abstract: An Ultrasonic apparatus and method is provided for the selective and targeted removal of unwanted tissues. The apparatus and methods may utilize combinations of ultrasonic and cryogenic energy for the selective removal tissue. The apparatus generates and delivers to the tissue cryogenic and ultrasonic energy, either in combination or in sequence, provides resize ablation of unwanted tissue parts, and may be used on various body tissues including internal organs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: Bacoustics, LLC
    Inventor: Eilaz Babaev