Patents Assigned to Miramar Labs, Inc.
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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: 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: 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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Patent number: 8073550Abstract: 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 14, 2000Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventor: Robert Bruce Spertell
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Patent number: D636054Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Loew, Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Daniel Francis
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Patent number: D636087Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Loew, Roderick K. MacLean, III, Alexey Salamini, Daniel Francis, Yoav Ben-Haim, Ted Su, Peter J. Bentley
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Patent number: D636088Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Loew, Roderick K. MacLean, III, Alexey Salamini, Daniel Francis, Yoav Ben-Haim, Ted Su
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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