Patents Assigned to Miramar Labs, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9314301
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Dong Hoon Chun, Daniel Francis, Jessi E. Johnson, Kevin Shan, Ted Su, Steven Kim
  • Patent number: 9216058
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Bruce Spertell
  • Patent number: 9028477
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Dong Hoon Chun, Daniel Francis, Jessi E. Johnson, Kevin Shan, Ted Su, Steven Kim
  • Patent number: 8853600
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Bruce Spertell
  • Patent number: 8825176
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 8688228
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 8535302
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Dong Hoon Chun, Daniel Francis, Jessi E. Johnson, Kevin Shan, Ted Su, Steven Kim
  • Patent number: 8469951
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Dong Hoon Chun, Daniel Francis, Jessi E. Johnson, Kevin Shan, Ted Su, Steven Kim
  • Patent number: 8406894
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 8401668
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Dan Francis, Jessi Ernest Johnson, Steven Kim, Alexey Salamini, Ted Su, Peter Smith, Dan Hallock
  • Patent number: 8367959
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Bruce Spertell
  • Patent number: 8073550
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Bruce Spertell
  • Patent number: D636054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Loew, Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Daniel Francis
  • Patent number: D636087
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Loew, Roderick K. MacLean, III, Alexey Salamini, Daniel Francis, Yoav Ben-Haim, Ted Su, Peter J. Bentley
  • Patent number: D636088
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Loew, Roderick K. MacLean, III, Alexey Salamini, Daniel Francis, Yoav Ben-Haim, Ted Su
  • Patent number: D713537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Daniel Francis, Christopher Loew, Kevin Shan, Ted Su