Patents Assigned to Miramar Labs, Inc.
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Patent number: 9427285Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for creating an effect using microwave energy to specified tissue are disclosed. A system for the application of microwave energy to a tissue includes a signal generator adapted to generate a microwave signal having predetermined characteristics, an applicator connected to the generator and adapted to apply microwave energy to tissue. The applicator includes one or more microwave antennas and a tissue interface, a vacuum source connected to the tissue interface, a cooling source connected to the tissue interface, and a controller adapted to control the signal generator, the vacuum source, and the coolant source. The tissue includes a first layer and a second layer, the second layer below the first layer. The controller is configured so that the system delivers energy such that a peak power loss density profile is created in the second layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: MIRAMAR LABS, INC.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Dan Francis, Jessi Ernest Johnson, Steven Kim, Alexey Salamini, Ted Su, Peter Smith, Dan Hallock
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Publication number: 20160157934Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering microwave energy to skin are provided, such that a focal zone of destructive heat is generated in the upper sub-dermis, mid-dermis, and/or lower dermis. This microwave therapy may be used for hair removal, treatment of acne, skin tightening, treatment of toe nail fungus, or sweat reduction. According to one embodiment, a system can include a microwave applicator having a distal treatment portion that includes at least one microwave antenna, a cooling system, and vacuum features. In some embodiments, the interaction between incident waves transmitted from the microwave applicator and reflected waves may be used to generate a standing wave with a peak energy density in selected regions of the dermis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Applicant: MIRAMAR LABS, INC.Inventors: Steven KIM, Ted SU, Daniel FRANCIS, Jessi Ernest JOHNSON, Donghoon CHUN
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Patent number: 9314301Abstract: An tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventors: Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Dong Hoon Chun, Daniel Francis, Jessi E. Johnson, Kevin Shan, Ted Su, Steven Kim
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Patent number: 9241763Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue, including treatment using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using, for example, microwave energy.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: MIRAMAR LABS, INC.Inventors: Steven Kim, Daniel Francis, Jessi E. Johnson, Alexey Salamini, Ted Su, Dong Hoon Chun, Yoav Ben-Haim
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Patent number: 9216058Abstract: A system and method for treating subcutaneous histological features without affecting adjacent tissues adversely employs microwave energy of selected power, frequency and duration to penetrate subcutaneous tissue and heat target areas with optimum doses to permanently affect the undesirable features. The frequency chosen preferentially interacts with the target as opposed to adjacent tissue, and the microwave energy is delivered as a short pulse causing minimal discomfort and side effects. By distributing microwave energy at the skin over an area and adjusting power and frequency, different conditions, such as hirsuitism and telangiectasia, can be effectively treated.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventor: Robert Bruce Spertell
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Patent number: 9149331Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for reducing sweat production via, for example, the removal, disablement, and incapacitation of sweat glands in the epidermis, dermis and subdermal tissue regions of a patient. In one embodiment, a method of treating a patient is provided which involves identifying a patient having a condition of excessive sweating, positioning an energy delivery device proximate to a skin tissue of the patient and delivering energy to sweat glands to halt secretion of sweat. The energy delivery device may include microwave delivery devices, RF delivery devices, and cryogenic therapy devices. Some embodiments may include using a cooling element for avoiding destruction of non-target tissue and/or a suction device to localize treatment at specific portions of the skin fold.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: MIRAMAR LABS, INC.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford, Steven Kim, Alexey SalaminĂ
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Patent number: 9028477Abstract: A tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventors: Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Dong Hoon Chun, Daniel Francis, Jessi E. Johnson, Kevin Shan, Ted Su, Steven Kim
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Patent number: 8853600Abstract: A system and method for treating subcutaneous histological features without affecting adjacent tissues adversely employs microwave energy of selected power, frequency and duration to penetrate subcutaneous tissue and heat target areas with optimum doses to permanently affect the undesirable features. The frequency chosen preferentially interacts with the target as opposed to adjacent tissue, and the microwave energy is delivered as a short pulse causing minimal discomfort and side effects. By distributing microwave energy at the skin over an area and adjusting power and frequency, different conditions, such as hirsuitism and telangiectasia, can be effectively treated.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventor: Robert Bruce Spertell
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Patent number: 8825176Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using microwave energy.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventors: Jessi Ernest Johnson, Mark E. Deem, Daniel Francis, Steven Kim, Alexey Salamini, Ted Su, Peter Smith, Daniel Hallock, Yoav Ben-Haim, Shailendhar Saraf
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Patent number: 8688228Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using microwave energy.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventors: Jessi Ernest Johnson, Mark E. Deem, Daniel Francis, Steven Kim, Alexey Salamini, Ted Su, Peter Smith, Daniel Hallock, Yoav Ben-Haim, Shailendhar Saraf
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Patent number: 8535302Abstract: An tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventors: Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Dong Hoon Chun, Daniel Francis, Jessi E. Johnson, Kevin Shan, Ted Su, Steven Kim
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Patent number: 8469951Abstract: An tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventors: Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Dong Hoon Chun, Daniel Francis, Jessi E. Johnson, Kevin Shan, Ted Su, Steven Kim
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Patent number: 8406894Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using microwave energy.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventors: Jessi Ernest Johnson, Mark E. Deem, Daniel Francis, Steven Kim, Alexey Salamini, Ted Su, Peter Smith, Daniel Hallock, Yoav Ben-Haim, Shailendhar Saraf
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Patent number: 8401668Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for creating an effect using microwave energy to specified tissue are disclosed. A system for the application of microwave energy to a tissue includes a signal generator adapted to generate a microwave signal having predetermined characteristics, an applicator connected to the generator and adapted to apply microwave energy to tissue. The applicator includes one or more microwave antennas and a tissue interface, a vacuum source connected to the tissue interface, a cooling source connected to the tissue interface, and a controller adapted to control the signal generator, the vacuum source, and the coolant source. The tissue includes a first layer and a second layer, the second layer below the first layer. The controller is configured so that the system delivers energy such that a peak power loss density profile is created in the second layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Dan Francis, Jessi Ernest Johnson, Steven Kim, Alexey Salamini, Ted Su, Peter Smith, Dan Hallock
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Patent number: 8367959Abstract: A system and method for treating subcutaneous histological features without affecting adjacent tissues adversely employs microwave energy of selected power, frequency and duration to penetrate subcutaneous tissue and heat target areas with optimum doses to permanently affect the undesirable features. The frequency chosen preferentially interacts with the target as opposed to adjacent tissue, and the microwave energy is delivered as a short pulse causing minimal discomfort and side effects. By distributing microwave energy at the skin over an area and adjusting power and frequency, different conditions, such as hirsuitism and telangiectasia, can be effectively treated.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventor: Robert Bruce Spertell
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Publication number: 20120041432Abstract: A system and method for treating subcutaneous histological features without affecting adjacent tissues adversely employs microwave energy of selected power, frequency and duration to penetrate subcutaneous tissue and heat target areas with optimum doses to permanently affect the undesirable features. The frequency chosen preferentially interacts with the target as opposed to adjacent tissue, and the microwave energy is delivered as a short pulse causing minimal discomfort and side effects. By distributing microwave energy at the skin over an area and adjusting power and frequency, different conditions, such as hirsuitism and telangiectasia, can be effectively treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: MIRAMAR LABS, INC.Inventor: Robert Bruce Spertell
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Publication number: 20120022622Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using microwave energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: MIRAMAR LABS, INC.Inventors: Jessi Ernest Johnson, Mark E. Deem, Daniel Francis, Steven Kim, Alexey Salamini, Ted Su, Peter Smith, Daniel Hallock, Yoav Ben-Haim, Shailendhar Saraf
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Publication number: 20120010609Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for creating an effect using microwave energy to specified tissue are disclosed. A system for the application of microwave energy to a tissue includes a signal generator adapted to generate a microwave signal having predetermined characteristics, an applicator connected to the generator and adapted to apply microwave energy to tissue. The applicator includes one or more microwave antennas and a tissue interface, a vacuum source connected to the tissue interface, a cooling source connected to the tissue interface, and a controller adapted to control the signal generator, the vacuum source, and the coolant source. The tissue includes a first layer and a second layer, the second layer below the first layer. The controller is configured so that the system delivers energy such that a peak power loss density profile is created in the second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: MIRAMAR LABS, INC.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Dan Francis, Jessi Ernest Johnson, Steven Kim, Alexey Salamini, Ted Su, Peter Smith, Dan Hallock
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Publication number: 20110313412Abstract: An applicator-tissue interface is disclosed for use in connection with medical device treatment applicators. The interface provides a cover to protect applicator components against contamination and may be disposable or reusable. Also included are tissue acquisition features including a tissue receiving chamber defined by a bio-barrier with vacuum ports or channels for tissue acquisition. Vacuum balancing is provided to prevent contamination on the applicator side of the bio-barrier. Locking mechanisms are disclosed for ensuring secure attachment between the interface and applicator. Methods of using the applicator-tissue interface in connection with an applicator are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: MIRAMAR LABS, INC.Inventors: Steven Kim, Daniel Francis, Jessi E. Johnson, Alexey Salamini, Ted Su, Dong Hoon Chun, Yoav Ben-Haim, Christopher Loew
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Patent number: D713537Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventors: Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Daniel Francis, Christopher Loew, Kevin Shan, Ted Su