BACOUSTICS LLC Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130125916 | Ultrasound Hair Dyeing Method - A method of coloring hair utilizing ultrasound waves to generate and apply to hair a spray containing a hair dye is disclosed. Depending on the components of the dye, the effect of the ultrasound upon the components of the dye may reduce the oxidants and/or alkaline agents required to achieve the desired coloring of hair. Utilizing the ultrasound waves the dye is applied to hair and deposited within the spaces of hair's cuticle. Cavitations induced within the dye within the spaces of the cuticle then force the dye into the hair's cortex. | 05-23-2013 |
20120130380 | Surgical Saw Blade - This invention discloses methods and devices using an improved surgical saw blade for resecting bone tissue during surgical procedures. The surgical saw blade may be used on oscillating, reciprocating, rotary or vibrational surgical saws. The disclosure describes the use of a cutting blade to resect hone tissue without excessive temperature rise during typical surgical procedures. The cutting blade provides a self-clearing design that includes at least two teeth disposed to prevent accumulation of bone chips within the proximity of the teeth. The design of the cutting blade allows the mechanical motion of the blade and other interactions between the blade and the tissue to remove accumulated bone chips and prevent excessive temperature rise. | 05-24-2012 |
20120029394 | Ultrasound Assisted Laser Skin and Tissue Treatment - The present invention relates to an ultrasound assisted medical laser for the therapeutic and cosmetic treatment of a patient's skin and underlying adipose tissue and more particularly, to apparatuses and methods using combinations of ultrasound, lasers and cryogenic energy to rejuvenate and condition skin and related tissue. The device of the present invention comprises a laser generator, an ultrasound generator, an ultrasound transducer, a handpiece containing a transducer tip at the distal end of the ultrasound transducer, and a laser tip. Ultrasonic and light radiation is directed into the tissue being treated. A cryogenic solution is circulated through the ultrasound tip to transfer thermal energy away from the tissue to preserve the tissue being treated by providing a synergistic effect with the ultrasonic radiation and light radiation. | 02-02-2012 |
20110226869 | MECHANICAL AND ULTRASOUND ATOMIZATION AND MIXING SYSTEM - An ultrasound apparatus capable of mixing and/or atomizing fluids is disclosed. The apparatus includes a horn having an internal chamber, containing a plurality free members, through which fluids to be atomized and/or mixed flow. Connected to the horn's proximal end, a transducer powered by a generator induces ultrasonic vibrations within the horn. Traveling down the horn from the transducer, the ultrasonic vibrations induce the release of ultrasonic energy into the fluids to be atomized and/or mixed as they travel through the internal chamber. As the ultrasonic vibrations travel through the chamber, the fluids within the chamber are agitated and/or begin to cavitate, while the free member moves abollt the chamber, thereby mixing the fluids. Upon reaching the front wall of the chamber, the ultrasonic vibrations echo off the front wall and pass through the fluids within the chamber a second time, further mixing the fluids. | 09-22-2011 |
20110172591 | PORTABLE TOPICAL HYPERBARIC SKIN THERAPY AND WOUND TREATMENT SYSTEM - The invention discloses methods and devices for promotion of skin healing, skin conditioning and skin rejuvenation for skin and tissue repair. More specifically, the invention is directed toward the manufacture of a storable therapeutic pad containing a therapeutic solution within a matrix. The therapeutic solution is produced by mixing oxygen with a fluid such as normal saline using an ultrasound station. Alternatively, the matrix may be composed of gels, solids and fibrous materials. The ultrasound station can be used to form micro-bubbles containing oxygen which allow storage of relatively high quantities of oxygen in a storage container containing the therapeutic pad. Micro-bubbles may be attached to stands or contained within a closed-cell foam. At the appropriate time, the storage container is opened and the therapeutic pad is attached to the wound site. The therapeutic pad is held between an impermeable layer and the wound site with an adhesive layer. | 07-14-2011 |
20110160624 | APPARATUS FOR CREATING A THERAPEUTIC SOLUTION AND DEBRIDEMENT WITH ULTRASOUND ENERGY - An ultrasound surgical apparatus is provided. The apparatus is constructed from a tip mechanically coupled to an ultrasound horn containing an internal chamber. The horn is mechanical coupled to an ultrasound transducer driven by a generator. The ultrasound tip possesses at least one radial surface, a cavity, or some other form of a hollowed out area, within at least one of the radial surfaces, and a sharpened cutting member at the opening of the cavity. The horn contains an internal chamber enabling the creation of therapeutic solution that may serve as or be incorporated into a coupling medium delivered to the cavity of the tip. | 06-30-2011 |
20110125174 | ULTRASOUND SURGICAL SAW - This invention discloses methods and devices using ultrasound energy for resecting bone tissue during surgical procedures. The disclosure describes the use of ultrasound surgical saw consisting of an ultrasound generator, ultrasound transducer and ultrasound horn including a cutting blade to resect bone tissue without excessive temperature rise during typical surgical procedures. The cutting blade provides a self-clearing design that includes at least two teeth disposed to prevent accumulation of bone chips within the proximity of the teeth. The design of the cutting blade allows the mechanical motion of the blade and the emission of the ultrasound energy to remove accumulated bone chips and prevent excessive temperature rise. | 05-26-2011 |
20110105958 | ULTRASOUND APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MITIGATION OF NEUROLOGICAL DAMAGE - This invention discloses methods and devices using ultrasound energy for use before, during or after surgery for providing a therapeutic effect on nerve tissue. The disclosure describes the use of ultrasound devices consisting of an ultrasound generator, ultrasound transducer and ultrasound horn at least partially enclosed by a shield to enhance neurogenesis on neurons of the central nervous system and other nerve tissue. The shield allows the application of therapeutic levels of ultrasound to nerve tissue to enhance the regeneration of the nerve tissue and mitigate damage to the nerve tissue. The shield serves to protect patient from unwanted contact with portions of the ultrasound horn not being utilized for therapeutic effect. The ultrasound application may be included in devices that have other uses such as a cutting edge for removing tissue. | 05-05-2011 |
20110028866 | Ultrasound Apparatus for Creating and Delivering Therapeutic Solutions - The present invention relates to an ultrasound device and method for treating a wound by creating a therapeutic combination of materials with ultrasonic waves and delivering that combination into the wound bed. The apparatus comprises a horn having an internal chamber including a back wall, a front wall, and at least one side wall, a radiation surface at the horn's distal end, at least one channel opening into the chamber. Within the internal chamber of the horn the healing factor to be delivered to the wound is mixed with a suitable carrying agent to create a therapeutic solution. Affixed to the distal end of the horn is a cavitation chamber capable of deforming downwards that receives the therapeutic solution. The downward deformation of the cavitation chamber applies pressure to the therapeutic solution contained within the chamber pushing the solution into the wound bed. | 02-03-2011 |
20100324481 | ULTRASOUND PUMPING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH THE HUMAN BODY - An apparatus utilizing ultrasonic vibrations to force the movement of protrusions to supply a liquid stream with sufficient velocity as to penetrate deep into treatment areas including body lumens, body cavities, and poorly perfused tissues at a pressure not harmful to the treatment area into which the liquid stream is injected is presented. The apparatus comprises an ultrasound horn with a dampening grommet attached to its distal end and an internal chamber. Within the internal chamber of the horn are protrusions extending into the chamber. Liquid to be expelled from the horn enters the internal chamber of the horn through at least one channel passing through a wall of the horn and leading into the chamber. After passing through the horn's internal chamber the liquid exits the horn by passing through a channel originating in the front wall of the chamber. | 12-23-2010 |
20100224571 | ULTRASOUND BALLAST WATER TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - The disclosure relates to the use of ultrasound for treating ballast water in ships. Specifically the invention discloses the use of ultrasound to activate chemicals to significantly improve there disinfectant properties at low concentrations. Ultrasound chemical activation allows for sonication of only a portion of the incoming ballast water, greatly increasing the cost-effectiveness of ballast water treatment. The ballast water treatment system may integrate with new or existing shipboard ballast systems attaching to the ballast inlet mains; mixing, sonicating and delivering the active substance as it feeds into the ballast tanks. Alternatively, when space or other factors are an issue it can be designed to achieve the same mixing, sonication and delivery from a small apparatus attached to the ballast tanks. | 09-09-2010 |
20090222037 | ULTRASONIC VASCULAR CLOSURE DEVICE - The present invention relates to the use of a low frequency ultrasonic device for the delivery and activation of collagen based foam sealants to a human and/or animal patient for sealing puncture wounds in vascular tissues. The ultrasonic vascular closure device comprises an ultrasonic generator, an ultrasound transducer, a chamber containing a foam sealant, a transducer tip, a radiation surface, an orifice located at the distal end of the chamber. The foam sealant is ejected into a puncture wound and activated with ultrasonic waves emitting from the radiation surface. The ultrasonic waves induce vibrations within the foam sealant, slightly warming the foam sealants to assist the rapid sealing the puncture. The ultrasonic waves also provide and anesthetic effect for the pain and discomfort from the puncture site. | 09-03-2009 |
20090221955 | ABLATIVE ULTRASONIC-CRYOGENIC METHODS - An ablative apparatus and associated methods that can be used to treat atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arryhythmias by ablating cardiac tissue is disclosed. When the distal end of the apparatus reaches the tissue to be ablated, an ablation probe driven by a transducer is vibrated. Scratching the tissue with abrasive members, the vibrating ablation probe is capable of mechanically ablating tissues. This mechanical ablation may be utilized to penetrate epicardial fat, thereby exposing the underlying myocardium. The ablative apparatus may then be used subject the exposed myocardium to mechanical ablation, cryoablation, ultrasonic ablation, and/or any combination thereof. | 09-03-2009 |
20090216179 | Deflector Shield For Use With Multiple Wound Care Devices - This invention discloses deflector shields to protect an operator from splashing from the use of hand-held ultrasound wound care devices. The deflector shield is for use with an ultrasound generator, ultrasound tip with a radiation surface and a fluid to serve as a coupling medium between the radiation surface and wound surface. The deflector shield is used to protect the operator from splashing fluid and removed tissue. The deflector shield consists of a hub portion and conical portion. The deflector shield is preferably transparent, disposable and easily installed. The deflector shield is preferably useable on several hand-held ultrasound wound care devices. | 08-27-2009 |
20090209885 | ABLATIVE ULTRASONIC-CRYOGENIC APPARATUS - An ablative apparatus that can be used to treat atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias by ablating cardiac tissue is disclosed. When the distal end of the apparatus reaches the tissue to be ablated, an ablation probe driven by a transducer is vibrated. Scratching the tissue with abrasive members, the vibrating ablation probe is capable of mechanically ablating tissues. This mechanical ablation may be utilized to penetrate epicardial fat, thereby exposing the underlying myocardium. The ablative apparatus may then be used subject the exposed myocardium to mechanical ablation, cryoablation, ultrasonic ablation, and/or any combination thereof. | 08-20-2009 |
20090093870 | Method for Holding a Medical Device During Coating - The present invention is directed towards the holding of medical devices during manufacture to enable the application of therapeutic and/or protective coatings. More specifically, the present invention provides medical device holders that securely retain stents and other medical devices during the application of a coating while minimizing compressive and tensile forces applied to the stents. The invention avoids disruptions to coating quality due to holder blockage during coating deposition. The invention discloses an improved device containing a mandrel and frame that may improve coating uniformity by eliminating shadowing from the frame of the medical device holder when applying coatings to stents and other medical devices. | 04-09-2009 |
20090090299 | Apparatus for Holding a Medical Device During Coating - The present invention is directed towards the holding of medical devices during manufacture to enable the application of therapeutic and/or protective coatings. More specifically, the present invention provides medical device holders that securely retain stents and other medical devices during the application of a coating while minimizing compressive and tensile forces applied to the stents. The invention avoids disruptions to coating quality due to holder blockage during coating deposition. The invention discloses an improved device containing a mandrel and frame that may improve coating uniformity by eliminating shadowing from the frame of the medical device holder when applying coatings to stents and other medical devices. | 04-09-2009 |
20090018492 | Method of treating wounds by creating a therapeutic solution with ultrasonic waves - A method of treating areas of the body utilizing ultrasonic vibrations to mix different materials together as to create a therapeutic combination is disclosed. The materials are mixed by passing them through an ultrasound horn vibrating in resonance, having an internal chamber. As the materials pass through the internal chamber, ultrasonic vibrations emanating from and/or echoing off the various walls of the chamber mix the materials into a potentially therapeutic combination. Ultrasonic vibrations emanating from the radiation surface of the horn may be used to spray the created therapeutic combination onto the area of the body to be treated. | 01-15-2009 |
20090018491 | Method of treating wounds by creating a therapeutic solution with ultrasonic waves - A method of treating areas of the body utilizing ultrasonic vibrations to mix different materials together as to create a therapeutic combination is disclosed. The materials are mixed by passing them through an ultrasound horn vibrating in resonance, having an internal chamber. As the materials pass through the internal chamber, ultrasonic vibrations emanating from and/or echoing off the various walls of the chamber mix the materials into a potentially therapeutic combination. Ultrasonic vibrations emanating from the radiation surface of the horn may be used to spray the created therapeutic combination onto the area of the body to be treated. | 01-15-2009 |
20090018489 | METHOD OF TREATING WOUNDS BY CREATING A THERAPEUTIC COMBINATION WITH ULTRASONIC WAVES - A method of treating infected wounds utilizing ultrasonic vibrations to mix different materials together as to create a therapeutic combination is disclosed. The materials are mixed by passing them through an ultrasound horn vibrating in resonance, having an internal chamber. As the materials pass through the internal chamber, ultrasonic vibrations emanating from and/or echoing off the various walls of the chamber mix the materials into a potentially therapeutic combination. Ultrasonic vibrations emanating from the radiation surface of the horn may be used to spray the created therapeutic combination onto the area of the body to be treated. | 01-15-2009 |
20090014551 | ULTRASOUND PUMPING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to an apparatus utilizing ultrasonic vibrations to force movement of protrusions to spray a fluid. The apparatus includes a horn with an internal chamber. Within the internal chamber of the horn are protrusions extending from a wall of the chamber. When the horn is vibrated, a fluid is expelled from the horn by the oscillation of the protrusions. Fluid to be expelled from the horn enters the internal chamber of the horn through at least one channel passing through a wall of the horn and leading into the chamber. After passing through the horn's internal chamber, the fluid exits the horn by passing through a channel originating in the front wall of the chamber and ending at the horn's radiation surface. A transducer may be connected to the horn's proximal end to generate ultrasonic vibrations throughout the length of the horn. | 01-15-2009 |
20090014550 | ECHOING ULTRASOUND ATOMIZATION AND/OR MIXING SYSTEM - An ultrasound apparatus capable of mixing and/or atomizing fluids is disclosed. The apparatus includes a horn having an internal chamber through which fluids to be atomized and/or mixed flow. Connected to the horn's proximal end, a transducer powered by a generator induces ultrasonic vibrations within the horn. Traveling down the horn from the transducer, the ultrasonic vibrations induce the release of ultrasonic energy into the fluids to be atomized and/or mixed as they travel through the horn's internal chamber. As the ultrasonic vibrations travel through the chamber, the fluids within the chamber are agitated and/or begin to cavitate, thereby mixing the fluids. Upon reaching the front wall of the chamber, the ultrasonic vibrations are reflected back into the chamber, like an echo. The ultrasonic vibrations echoing off the front wall pass through the fluids within the chamber a second time, further mixing the fluids. | 01-15-2009 |