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| 20080208183 | Device for Applying a Fluid to an Area to be Treated, Comprising an Improved Discharge Nozzle - A device for applying a fluid to a localized and defined area including a reserve of fluid in the form of an aerosol; means for starting release of the fluid from the reserve; and an ejection nozzle having a conduit and an outlet orifice through which the fluid is ejected at a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure in a controlled and directed manner as regards a diameter of the application area, the fluid having a boiling point equal to or lower than −20° C., and a latent heat of evaporation equal to or lower than 200 kJ/kg. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080221561 | Spray Device for Dispensing a Cooling Fluid - A spray device for dispensing a cooling fluid comprises a reservoir in which the cooling fluid is stored in liquid form at an overpressure, a fluid outlet valve, and a spray head ( | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080255551 | Cryosurgical System with Low Pressure Cryogenic Fluid Supply - A liquid cryogen fluid system for providing cryogenic liquid to a cryoprobe in a cryosurgical system for treating fibroadenomas and other lesions in the body. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080300586 | Apparatus and method for compressing a gas, and cryosurgery system and method utilizing same - An apparatus for compressing a gas and its uses are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a fixed-volume container having a hollow and a moveable element subdividing said hollow into a first variable-volume portion and a second variable-volume portion, the second variable-volume portion having an opening for introducing therein a hydraulic and/or pneumatic fluid under pressure, for causing an increase in the volume of said second variable-portion by moving said moveable element, thereby, consequently, decreasing the volume of the first variable-volume portion and compressing a gas contained therein. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080312644 | CRYOGENIC BALLOON ABLATION INSTRUMENTS AND SYSTEMS - Cryogenic tissue ablation instruments for treating body tissue include an elongate flexible body with a proximal supply port for coupling with a pressurized coolant (e.g., liquid N | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090082761 | CRYOSURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH EMBEDDED SEPARATING UNIT - A cryosurgical instrument, in which a separator is installed in a central feeding lumen and/or in a cryotip to separate gaseous and liquid components of a cryogen. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090088735 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INFLATING AND DEFLATING BALLOON CATHETERS - A system and method for controlling the inflation, ablation, and deflation of a balloon catheter. The system includes a balloon catheter, a console, a pressurized gas or liquid inflation source, and an umbilical system to deliver pressurized coolant to the balloon catheter. The system may include controller that monitors the amount of pressure and volume within the balloon catheter. During inflation, the pressure and/or volume of fluid within the balloon is maintained at a target amount in order to provide sufficient mechanized pressure against the desired target region. The system limits the inflation pressure such that a safe quantity of gas would be released should a leak occur. If the amount falls below a certain threshold level, gas or fluid egress is presumed and the inflation process is halted. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090209952 | DEVICE, ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR COLD TREATING A TISSUE - The invention relates to a device for cold treating a tissue. The invention also relates to an assembly of such a device and a container comprising a cryogenic liquid, such as a spray can. The invention further relates to a method for cold treating a tissue. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100042087 | CRYOSURGICAL DEVICE WITH METERED DOSE - A cryosurgical device and system is provided comprising a pressurized container, a metered valve that regulates the retrieval of a coolant solution stored in the pressurized container and regulates the volume of coolant solution dispensed with each actuation of the device, an actuator that engages the metered valve when engaged, and directs the coolant solution to an extension tube, which directs the coolant solution away from the pressurized container, and an applicator head configuring an open-ended enclosure attached to a distal end of the extension tube. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100087805 | Dispensing device for pressurized containers for the application of cryogenic coolant - The invention relates to a new dispensing device for pressurized containers of coolants for cryotherapy, with a manual opening/closing valve, which includes a dispenser body suited to be permanently fixed to said container, a valve-opening element and a cap with teeth resting against said valve-opening element to cause the opening of the valve. In one embodiment, at least one tube or duct for application of the coolant, at one end of which at least one applicator pad or filter is partially and removably inserted, is permanently built in and integral with said dispenser body. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100087806 | Automated Cryogenic Skin Treatment - An apparatus and methods for treating lesions on skin are presented. The apparatus collects information about a lesion and can automatically determine a course of treatment for the lesion. The device can include a controller that positions the nozzle proximate to a surface region of the lesion and automatically dispenses a pulse of the cryogenic fluid from the nozzle. The controller then positions the nozzle proximate to another surface region of the lesion and automatically dispenses a pulse of the cryogenic fluid from the nozzle. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100087807 | Automated Cryogenic Skin Treatment - An apparatus and methods for treating lesions on skin are presented. The apparatus collects information about a lesion and can automatically determine a course of treatment for the lesion. The device can include a controller that positions the nozzle proximate to a surface region of the lesion and automatically dispenses a pulse of the cryogenic fluid from the nozzle. The controller then positions the nozzle proximate to another surface region of the lesion and automatically dispenses a pulse of the cryogenic fluid from the nozzle. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100100090 | THERMOTHERAPY APPLICATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM - Apparatus for applying thermotherapy to a part of the human or animal body comprising an applicator having a flexible enclosure in which thermal energy transfer fluid can circulate, a connector for connecting the applicator to a control system, an interface layer for providing a thermally conductive interface between the flexible enclosure and a treatment site and, an electrically conductive supporting layer for supporting the interface layer and capable of being energised by an electrical signal from the control system to improve the thermal conductivity of the interface layer. The apparatus also includes a valve unit for connecting the applicator to a control system, a heat exchanger for cooling a thermal energy transfer fluid and a control system for controlling the application of thermotherapy. The apparatus permits manipulation and control of the molecules of the interface layer and a thermal energy transfer fluid to improve the thermal energy transfer efficiency between the applicator and a treatment site. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100168726 | Cryogenic Dispensing System and Method for Treatment of Dermatological Conditions - A cryogenic dispensing system has a cartridge containing a cryogenic material of limited dose and a housing to hold and dispense the cryogenic material at a controlled flow rate. The housing has a hollow interior and has an inlet opening adapted to receive a cartridge containing a cryogenic material and an outlet opening adapted to deliver cryogenic material from the interior to a wart, other tissue to be treated or the like. The hollow interior of the housing has an intermediate portion adapted to receive the insert member which has an engineered flow path therethrough and a method of starting the flow, where when opened, places the inlet in fluid communication through the flow path with the outlet. Preferably, the system includes a cartridge which contains liquid CO | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100318076 | Method for rejuvenating and tightening human skin utilizing a cryogenic applicator - A method for tightening and rejuvenating skin utilizing a cryogenic applicator, which includes the steps of holding a handle of a barrel of the cryogenic applicator in a hand, fluidly communicating the barrel with a source of a biocompatible non-toxic cryogenic fluid to supply the biocompatible non-toxic cryogenic fluid through a hollow interior of the barrel, out through a plurality of openings in a distal portion of the barrel, and onto a head of the cryogenic applicator, rolling the head quickly, smoothly, and evenly over the skin being treated for a period of time in an order of hundredths or tenths of a second, and sparging the biocompatible non-toxic cryogenic fluid onto the skin quickly, evenly, and smoothly when the head is rolled on the skin, and thereby tightening and rejuvenating the skin. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110137304 | CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF LAMINITIS IN EQUINE - An apparatus for providing cryotherapy to an equine hoof for treatment or prevention of laminitis includes a housing configured to receive a hoof of the equine having laminitis such that at least a lower portion of the hoof is enclosed by the housing. The housing has a chamber within, in communication with a source of cooling fluid. The housing may be supported in a boot. A heat transfer surface of the housing delivers cooling to a sole area of the equine hoof, thereby treating or preventing laminitis, for example, without directly contacting the hoof with fluid. Tubing for flow of cooling fluid to and from the chamber extends upwardly along each of the legs of the equine being treated to prevent crimping or entanglement of the tubing due to movement of the equine. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110202048 | METHODS FOR PAIN REDUCTION WITH FUNCTIONAL THERMAL STIMULATION AND TISSUE TREATMENT SYSTEMS - Methods and systems for delivering electromagnetic energy to a patient's tissue with an attendant reduction in the pain experienced by the patient due to tissue heating. Electromagnetic energy is delivered from an electrode through a skin surface to heat a first region of tissue beneath the skin surface and a second region of the tissue between the first region and the skin surface. During the delivery of the electromagnetic energy, a temperature of the second region of the tissue is caused to oscillate between at least one maximum temperature and at least one minimum temperature. The temperature oscillation may be induced by a timed sequence of cryogen pulses delivered to the electrode, which in turn extracts thermal energy out of the second region of tissue through the contacting skin surface. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110238050 | HOME-USE APPLICATORS FOR NON-INVASIVELY REMOVING HEAT FROM SUBCUTANEOUS LIPID-RICH CELLS VIA PHASE CHANGE COOLANTS, AND ASSOCIATES DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Home-use applicators for non-invasively removing heat from subcutaneous, lipid-rich cells via phase change coolants, and associated devices, systems and methods. A device in accordance with a particular embodiment includes an applicator releasably positionable in thermal communication with human skin, and a coolant vessel having a coolant. The device further includes a heat transfer conduit operatively coupled to the applicator and housing a heat transfer fluid that is isolated from fluid contact with the coolant. A heat exchanger is operatively coupled between the coolant vessel and the heat transfer conduit to transfer heat between the heat transfer fluid and the coolant, and a fluid driver is operatively coupled to the heat transfer conduit to direct the heat transfer fluid between the applicator and the heat exchanger. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110238051 | HOME-USE APPLICATORS FOR NON-INVASIVELY REMOVING HEAT FROM SUBCUTANEOUS LIPID-RICH CELLS VIA PHASE CHANGE COOLANTS, AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Home-use applicators for non-invasively removing heat from subcutaneous, lipid-rich cells via phase change coolants, and associated devices, systems and methods. A device in accordance with a particular embodiment includes an applicator releasably positionable in thermal communication with human skin, and a coolant vessel having a coolant. The device further includes a heat transfer conduit operatively coupled to the applicator and housing a heat transfer fluid that is isolated from fluid contact with the coolant. A heat exchanger is operatively coupled between the coolant vessel and the heat transfer conduit to transfer heat between the heat transfer fluid and the coolant, and a fluid driver is operatively coupled to the heat transfer conduit to direct the heat transfer fluid between the applicator and the heat exchanger. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110245823 | CRYOGENIC SYSTEM - A cryosurgical system and method for supplying cryogen to a probe. The system including a container filled with cryogen and having bellows of a pump submerged within said cryogen. Conduits fluidly interconnect the bellows and a probe that is outside the container to permit the cryogen to be forced from the bellows to the probe upon activation of pump. A pressure relief valve is fluidly coupled to the conduits and positioned between the bellows and the probe. After initially forcing cryogen to the probe at a pressure that establishes a colligative-based sub-cooling of the liquid cryogen, the pressure relief valve is activated to lower the pressure of the cryogen to a running pressure. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110257642 | Method for producing a permanent or nearly permanent skin image, design or tattoo by freezing the skin - This invention provides a relatively fast and safe method of producing a permanent or nearly permanent skin image, design, or tattoo similar in appearance to that of a solar tattoo. A protective design template is placed on the skin and a cryogenic agent applied to freeze exposed portions of the skin, producing hypopigmentation. An image is defined by the contrast between the treated (hypopigmented) skin and the adjacent untreated skin. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20120071869 | ADAPTER FOR OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION, CRYOPROBE HAVING SUCH AN ADAPTER AND CRYOSURGICAL DEVICE WITH OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION - As disclosed herein, cryoprobes comprising no return line can be operated efficiently and safely on known supply systems for cryoprobes. Typically the supply systems provide a fluid for connected cryoprobes so that they will provide the desired cooling capacity. The cooling capacity can be adjusted through the supply system. An adapter for connecting a supply system with a cryoprobe for open fluid cooling, wherein the adapter comprises: a first fluid adapter connector for connecting a first supply terminal of the supply system: a second fluid adapter connector for connecting a second supply terminal of the supply system: a feed line output for connecting a feed line of the cryoprobe: a first fluid line for the fluid connection of the first fluid adapter connector with the feed line output: and a second fluid line for the fluid connection of the feed line output with the second fluid adapter connector, wherein the fluid flow in the second fluid line is reduced compared the one in the first fluid line. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120130360 | NEUROMODULATION CRYOTHERAPEUTIC DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Neuromodulation cryotherapeutic devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A cryotherapeutic device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology can include an elongated shaft having distal portion and a supply lumen along at least a portion of the shaft. The shaft can be configured to locate the distal portion intravascularly at a treatment site proximate a renal artery or renal ostium. The supply lumen can be configured to receive a liquid refrigerant. The cryotherapeutic device can further include a cooling assembly at the distal portion of the shaft. The cooling assembly can include an applicator in fluid communication with the supply lumen and configured to deliver cryotherapeutic cooling to nerves proximate the target site when the cooling assembly is in a deployed state. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120265189 | METHOD OF CAUTERIZATION WITH A CRYOPROBE - The invention is a method for using a cryoprobe for cryoablating, thawing and/or cauterizing a tissue during a cryosurgical procedure. An embodiment of the cryosurgical system comprises a controller including a cryoprobe with an electrical heating element. The controller operates the electrical heating element for heating a treatment head of the cryoprobe to a temperature sufficient for cauterizing the tissue in the vicinity of the treatment head. Additionally, the controller regulates a supply of a heating gas and a cooling gas, respectively, for thawing and cryoablating the tissue in the vicinity of the treatment head. The controller is configured for operating a plurality of cryoprobes connected thereto. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20130197501 | CRYOGENIC MEDICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH STABILIZER - A system and method is disclosed for cryogenic medical treatment, having a stabilizer for a reservoir of cryogenic fluid. Accordingly, the stabilizer allows the reservoir some limited range of motion to enhance accuracy of a load sensor engaged by the reservoir, and to resist tipping or other undesirable movement by the reservoir. The stabilizer may allow the reservoir a range of vertical movement, and may limit the reservoir to a range of positions or alignments relative to the load sensor. Additional configurations are disclosed, providing stabilizers of various types and features. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130218150 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT AND MALE CONNECTOR FOR SAID INSTRUMENT - The medical instrument includes a male instrument connector, which includes at least one male fluid connector arranged on a flat face. A venting bore may also be arranged on the same face and disposed to act as pressure relief by which leaking fluids that accumulate in the instrument can be discharged. A cover cap may be attached to the face. The cover cap allows for sterilization of the instrument, including the male instrument connector. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130218151 | COMPLIANT BALLOON CATHETER - A catheter includes a first expandable membrane having a first pressurization limit and a second expandable membrane, having a second pressurization limit, wherein the second pressurization limit is greater than the first pressurization limit, the first expandable membrane defines a cooling chamber, the second expandable membrane being disposed around the first expandable membrane to define an junction therebetween. The catheter includes a coolant injection lumen in fluid communication with the at least one fluid inlet port and the cooling chamber, and a primary coolant return lumen in fluid communication with the at least one fluid outlet port and the cooling chamber. The coolant injection tube, the cooling chamber, and the primary coolant return lumen define a first fluid pathway. The catheter further includes a secondary coolant return lumen in fluid communication with the at least one fluid outlet port and the junction. The junction and the secondary coolant return lumen define a second fluid pathway. The catheter provides a fail-safe feature by selecting the appropriate first and second pressurization limits for the first and second expandable membranes. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20140207131 | PURGE PHASE FOR CRYOABLATION SYSTEMS - A method for purging a cryotreatment system, in particular, for clearing moisture and thus preventing ice blockages within a fluid flow path that may be formed when moisture pockets within the fluid flow path of the system are encountered by a first injection of refrigerant at the beginning of a cryotreatment procedure. The method may include injecting refrigerant from a refrigerant source into a fluid delivery conduit at a preselected pressure for a first period of time, the refrigerant flowing from the fluid delivery conduit through a fluid injection element and into a fluid recovery conduit, and evacuating refrigerant from the fluid recovery conduit by vacuum pressure generated by the vacuum pump for a second period of time. This method may be repeated for a plurality of cycles. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20150094702 | CRYOGENIC DEVICE - Cryogenic device for carrying out cryotherapy on the entire body of a patient, the cryogenic device includes a treatment cabin for taking up a patient, the treatment cabin having closed walls, a closed roof and a door for entering the treatment cabin; a cold treatment gas preparation and distribution system for preparing a cold gas mixture and introducing it into the treatment cabin; and a control system for controlling the introduction of cold treatment gas from the cold treatment gas preparation and distribution system into the treatment cabin, in which the treatment cabin further includes a breathing window for allowing a patient located inside the treatment cabin to breath air from outside of the treatment cabin, the breathing window including sealing means for allowing a tight contact between the breathing window and the face of the patient. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150297279 | APPARATUS, PROBE AND METHOD FOR A CRYOGENIC SYSTEM - An apparatus, probe and method for a cryogenic system are described. According to certain embodiments of the invention there is provided an apparatus for cryosurgery comprising: an exhaust line configured to receive cryogen from a probe; and a vacuum source configured to be in fluid communication with the exhaust line. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150351822 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONSISTENT, REPEATABLE, AND SAFE CRYOSPRAY TREATMENT OF AIRWAY TISSUE - A method and system for automated and semi-automated predictable, consistent, safe, effective, and lumen-specific and patient-specific cryospray treatment of airway tissue in which treatment duration is automatically set by the system following entry of patient information and treatment location information into the system by the user, and treatment spray is automatically stopped by the system when the automatically selected treatment duration has been achieved as determined by the system. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160022346 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - Systems and methods for treating tissue with cryogenic media and/or high pressure jet media for cutting either sequentially or contemporaneously and removing tissue from a site in a patient body. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160095643 | Skin Protection for Subdermal Cryogenic Remodeling for Cosmetic and Other Treatments - A cryogenic needle probe having a proximal and distal region. A cooling supply tube provides pressurized cooling fluid within the needle. The proximal region is more conductive that the distal region. The proximal region is conductively coupled to a heat source. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160166306 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL ABLATION DEVICE | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160175193 | DEVICE FOR CURING OBESITY USING COOLING | 06-23-2016 |
