US3867929A
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Ultrasonic treatment device and methods for using the same
Assignee: LINDEN LAB Inc
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Filing: 1970-03-20
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Granted: 1975-02-25
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Expires: 1990-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A therapeutic bath has ultrasonic acoustic transducers around the outer surface thereof, which uniformly oscillate a liquid within the bath. A part of the body suffering from a musculoskeletal disorder is placed in the bath. The power of the oscillations is adjusted to the individual patient. The liquid may include a medication to simultaneously treat and clean an open wound. Treatment is applicable to both humans and animals.
Inventors
- 👤 Bobby L Joyner
- 👤 Betty L Yearick
- 👤 Harold S Kaiser
- 👤 James W Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A therapeutic treatment device comprising a bath adapted to contain a therapeutic liquid; at least one acoustic transducer means attached to said bath for conveying uniform acoustic energy through said liquid at a uniform ultrasonic frequency; means operatively connected to said transducer means to selectively adjust the power of said energy to a uniform level up to 1.0 Watt/square centimeter of surface being treated within said liquid; and an acoustically transparent container adapted to contain a medication and surround an open wound, and adapted to be immersed in said liquid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A therapeutic treatment device comprising a bath adapted to contain a therapeutic liquid; at least one acoustic transducer means attached to said bath for conveying uniform acoustic energy through said liquid at a uniform ultrasonic frequency; means operatively connected to said transducer means to selectively adjust the power of said energy to a uniform level up to 1.0 Watt/square centimeter of surface being treated within said liquid; and an acoustically transparent container adapted to contain a medication and surround an open wound, and adapted to be immersed in said liquid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said transducer oscillates at a frequency in the range of from 50 to 250 kilocycles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said transducer oscillates at a frequency of 100 + or - 20 kilocycles, and said means for adjusting power is variable between 0.30 and 0.70 Watt per square centimeter of surface within said liquid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bath is adapted in shape and size to accomodate the part of the body undergoing therapeutic treatment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bath and adjusting means are mounted on a movable cart, whereby said device is portable.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
100 words
A method for the simultaneous treatment and cleaning of an open wound of a patient comprising placing said wound in a solution containing a medication within an acoustically transparent container surrounding said wound; placing said container in an ultrasonically oscillating bath; conveying uniform acoustic energy at a uniform ultrasonic frequency from said ultrasonically oscillating bath through said container and to said solution; and selectively adjusting the power of said energy up to the maximum comfort level of said patient while maintaining said uniform frequency, said level being no higher than 1.0 Watt/square centimeter of surface being treated in said bath.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
100 words
A method for the simultaneous treatment and cleaning of an open wound of a patient comprising placing said wound in a solution containing a medication within an acoustically transparent container surrounding said wound; placing said container in an ultrasonically oscillating bath; conveying uniform acoustic energy at a uniform ultrasonic frequency from said ultrasonically oscillating bath through said container and to said solution; and selectively adjusting the power of said energy up to the maximum comfort level of said patient while maintaining said uniform frequency, said level being no higher than 1.0 Watt/square centimeter of surface being treated in said bath.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as claimed in claim 6, wherein said frequency of said oscillations is in the range of from 50 to 250 kilocycles.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method as claimed in claim 6, wherein said power is raised to from 0.30 to 0.70 Watt square centimeter of the surface of the body of said patient within said solution And the frequency of said oscillations is 100 + or - 20 kilocycles.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-02-24 | 1978-08-26 | 1979-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-24 | 1982-08-26 | 1983-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-24 | 1986-08-26 | 1987-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |