Patents by Inventor Charles S. Desilets
Charles S. Desilets has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9623267Abstract: Methods and apparatus (100) 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. Adipose tissue destroyed during the medical procedure may be removed from a treatment volume during the wound healing process, allowing the treatment volume to gradually shrink (22). The gradual shrinkage may promote better skin tone in the treatment area. The procedure may involve multiple treatments to the same treatment area or location.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: LIPOSONIX, INC.Inventors: Tanar Ulric, Charles S. Desilets, Blake Little
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Patent number: 9180314Abstract: 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. The procedure may involve multiple treatments to the same treatment area or location.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: LIPOSONIX, INC.Inventors: Charles S. Desilets, Cameron Pollack
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Patent number: 8343051Abstract: 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. The procedure may involve multiple treatments to the same treatment area or location.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: LipoSonix, Inc.Inventors: Charles S. Desilets, Cameron Pollock
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Patent number: 8337407Abstract: A two-stage control system is disclosed being made of a first control means for providing command and control of a robotic arm, and a second control means for the control and movement of a therapy device, such as an ultrasound transducer. The therapy device is positioned within a therapy head. The therapy head is attached to the distal end of the robotic arm. The two-stage control system provides for a macro and micro level of control for the therapy device during a therapy procedure.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2004Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: LipoSonix, Inc.Inventors: Jens U. Quistgaard, Tim Etchells, Gregory Paul Darlington, Charles S. Desilets
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Patent number: 8334637Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: LipoSonix, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Charles S. Desilets, Greg P. Darlington, Jens U. Quistgaard
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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: 20110213280Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: Medics Technologies CorporationInventors: Charles S. Desilets, George Barrett, Jens U. Quistgaard, Gregory Paul Darlington
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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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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: 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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Publication number: 20100249669Abstract: Methods and apparatus (100) 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. Adipose tissue destroyed during the medical procedure may be removed from a treatment volume during the wound healing process, allowing the treatment volume to gradually shrink (22). The gradual shrinkage may promote better skin tone in the treatment area. The procedure may involve multiple treatments to the same treatment area or location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Tanar Ulric, Charles S. Desilets, Blake Little
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Patent number: 7766848Abstract: A mechanically formed transducer capable of producing a non-ideal focal region is described. The transducer has a plurality of piezoelectric elements suspended in an epoxy and heat molded into a desired shape. One or more shaped irregularities in the transducer provides for a mechanically induced non-ideal focal field without the need for electronic steering or lens focusing. Systems and methods of making the same are also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Charles S. Desilets, Jens U. Quistgaard
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Patent number: 7695437Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 29, 2004Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Jens U. Quistgaard, Tim Etchells, Gregory Paul Darlington, Charles S. Desilets
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Publication number: 20100042019Abstract: 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. The procedure may involve multiple treatments to the same treatment area or location.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Charles S. Desilets, Cameron Pollock
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Patent number: 7652411Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 18, 2006Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Charles S. Desilets, Greg P. Darlington, Jens U. Quistgaard
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Publication number: 20090318837Abstract: 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: August 20, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventor: Charles S. Desilets