Patents Assigned to Medicis Technologies Corporation
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Publication number: 20130096436Abstract: Medical devices are disclosed that include a tunable ultrasonic transducer assembly, as well as related assemblies and methods. A medical device includes a transducer controller, a transducer having an input side connected with the ultrasound transducer controller via an input electrical conductor, and a tuning assembly that is electrically connected between the input electrical conductor and the ground potential. The tuning assembly is adjustable to provide a selected inductance from a number of different inductance values. The tuning assembly includes a multi-position switch and a plurality of tuning inductors. The switch is operable to select combinations of tuning inductors, thereby providing a selected inductance value between the input electrical connector and the ground potential so as inductively tune the medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: MEDICIS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Blake Little, Michael Greaves
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Publication number: 20120191019Abstract: Methods and devices for applying high intensity focused ultrasound to modulate collagen in animal tissue (such as to disrupt collagen fibrils in a mammal, such as a human), particularly to enhance the aesthetic appearance of skin, and/or to otherwise improve skin conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Charles S. Desilets, Patrick J. Martin, Jens U. Quistgaard, Lawrence L. Kunz
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Publication number: 20120067750Abstract: A modified atmosphere package for extending the shelf life of a replaceable transducer cartridge having a sealed volume and containing a fluid. The fluid may be fluid or a gas. If a fluid, such as water, then the modified atmosphere package may be configured to prevent the loss of fluid or the entry of gas into the transducer cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Frederick Jay Bennett, Jeffrey Robert Crunkilton, Gregory T. Wing, Elmer Yee
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Patent number: 7993289Abstract: Described is a system and method for the destruction of adipose tissue using an energy applicator such as a HIFU transducer. The system has a scan head containing an energy applicator, a mechanical arm for carrying the weight of the scan head, and a therapy controller such as a computer for controlling the operation of the scan head. The therapy controller may be part of a general purpose computer, and may be used as a robotic controller to automate the procedure. Methods are included for destroying adipose tissue in a quick, non-invasive manner.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2004Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Jens U. Quistgaard, Tim Etchells, Gregory Paul Darlington, Charles S. Desilets
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Publication number: 20110178443Abstract: Methods and systems for the destruction of adipose tissue are disclosed. A method is provided for creating a surface map corresponding to a volume of adipose tissue for noninvasive treatment, and additional methods are provided for the treatment of the adipose tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventor: Charles S. Desilets
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Publication number: 20110140573Abstract: A physical shield placed on the face of a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer for medical applications is described. The shield may be shaped or angled to match a particular pattern of mechanical or acoustic energy that may damage the transducer during operation. The shield may be ablative, replaceable or modified as needed. Methods of manufacturing a transducer with a shield are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Charles S. Desilets, Greg P. Darlington, Jens U. Quistgaard
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Patent number: 7946986Abstract: A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Craig R. Bockenstedt, Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Gregory T. Wing, Frederick J. Bennett, Blake W. Little
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Publication number: 20110077556Abstract: A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Craig R. Bockenstedt, Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Gregory T. Wing, Frederick J. Bennett, Blake W. Little
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Publication number: 20110072970Abstract: A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Jonathan K. Slobodzian, Gregory T. Wing
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Publication number: 20110077514Abstract: A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Tanar Ulric, Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Thomas D. Pierce, Steve Bunce
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Publication number: 20110077557Abstract: A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Gregory T. Wing, Martin Kenney, Blake W. Little, Richard L. Fix
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Publication number: 20110077559Abstract: A therapy head for use in HIFU procedures is described. The therapy head has an enclosure with a window, an energy applicator and a means of moving the energy applicator within the enclosure. The therapy head uses motors and actuators to move the energy applicator, usually an ultrasound transducer, inside the enclosure. A controller is provided either internally or externally that allows the therapy head to identify and distinguish locations where the therapy head should be to radiate energy into a patient. The controller uses the motors and actuators to move the energy applicator into the desired locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Jens U. Quistgaard, Tim Etchells, Gregory Paul Darlington, Charles S. Desilets
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Publication number: 20110077555Abstract: A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Gregory T. Wing, Craig R. Bockenstedt, Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Frederick J. Bennett
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Publication number: 20110066084Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for modifying unwanted tissue for cosmetic reasons. The methods provide a non-invasive manner to perform body contouring by destroying adipose tissue while simultaneously causing collagen contraction in a single procedure so that as destroyed tissue is removed from a treatment volume, the volume shrinks gradually to maintain the skin tone of the treatment area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Charles S. Desilets, Cameron Pollock
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Patent number: 7905844Abstract: A transducer seal designed to seal an open aperture of a transducer housing for a therapeutic ultrasound procedure. The seal has a membrane, a retainer and a mating device for locking in place with the transducer housing. The membrane is essentially transparent to ultrasound energy while being stretched taut about the retainer. The transducer seal may be made in a disposable or re-usable form.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2007Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Charles S. Desilets, George Barrett, Jens U. Quistgaard, Gregory Paul Darlington
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Patent number: 7857773Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for modifying unwanted tissue for cosmetic reasons. The methods provide a non-invasive manner to perform body contouring by destroying adipose tissue while simultaneously causing collagen contraction in a single procedure so that as destroyed tissue is removed from a treatment volume, the volume shrinks gradually to maintain the skin tone of the treatment area.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Charles S. Desilets, Cameron Pollock
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Patent number: D629523Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Austin R. Porter, Travis J. Hosler, Jeffrey William Ladwig, Joshua Kornfeld, Jared Randall
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Patent number: D629525Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Jeffrey William Ladwig, Joshua Kornfeld, Jared Randall, Austin R. Porter, Travis J. Hosler
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Patent number: D629526Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Jeffrey William Ladwig, Travis J. Hosler
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Patent number: D629527Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventor: Jeffrey Robert Crunkilton