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Remedial ultrasonic wave generating apparatus
Assignee: Ekos LLC
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Filing: 1994-07-11
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Granted: 1998-02-24
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Expires: 2014-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A remedial ultrasonic wave generating apparatus which allows highly efficient dispensation of a medicine without complicated preparations is provided. An ultrasonic wave generating apparatus for supplying an ultrasonic wave signal to a remedial ultrasonic oscillation element comprising an ultrasonic wave signal generating for generating an ultrasonic wave signal whose frequency randomly changes. The ultrasonic wave signal generating is constituted by, for example, a plurality of oscillation circuits oscillating at different frequencies and a switching circuit for randomly selecting one of the outputs of these oscillation circuits based on the output of a random number generating circuit.
Inventors
- 👤 Katsuro Tachibana
- 👤 Shunro Tachibana
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M37/00; A61M37/0092; A61M25/00; A61M25/0043; A61M2025/0057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A remedial ultrasonic wave generating apparatus, comprising: an ultrasonic wave signal generating means for generating an ultrasonic wave signal having a frequency that randomly changes, wherein said ultrasonic wave signal generating means comprises a plurality of oscillation circuits generating a plurality of outputs at different frequencies for improving dispensation and effect of a medicine to a patient, and a selection means for randomly selecting one of said plurality of outputs of said plurality of oscillation circuits; and a remedial ultrasonic oscillation element coupled to said ultrasonic wave signal generating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A remedial ultrasonic wave generating apparatus, comprising: an ultrasonic wave signal generating means for generating an ultrasonic wave signal having a frequency that randomly changes, wherein said ultrasonic wave signal generating means comprises a plurality of oscillation circuits generating a plurality of outputs at different frequencies for improving dispensation and effect of a medicine to a patient, and a selection means for randomly selecting one of said plurality of outputs of said plurality of oscillation circuits; and a remedial ultrasonic oscillation element coupled to said ultrasonic wave signal generating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
A remedial ultrasonic wave generating apparatus, comprising: an ultrasonic wave signal generating means for generating an ultrasonic wave signal having a frequency that randomly changes, wherein said ultrasonic wave signal generating means comprises a random number generating circuit and a variable frequency oscillation circuit having an oscillation frequency that is controlled by an output of said random number generating circuit for improving dispensation and effect of a medicine to a patient; and a remedial ultrasonic oscillation element coupled to said ultrasonic wave signal generating means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
A remedial ultrasonic wave generating apparatus, comprising: an ultrasonic wave signal generating means for generating an ultrasonic wave signal having a frequency that randomly changes, wherein said ultrasonic wave signal generating means comprises a random number generating circuit and a variable frequency oscillation circuit having an oscillation frequency that is controlled by an output of said random number generating circuit for improving dispensation and effect of a medicine to a patient; and a remedial ultrasonic oscillation element coupled to said ultrasonic wave signal generating means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
123 words
A remedial ultrasonic wave generating apparatus for supplying an ultrasonic wave signal to a remedial ultrasonic oscillation element, comprising: an ultrasonic wave signal generating means for generating an ultrasonic wave signal having a frequency that randomly changes, wherein the ultrasonic wave signal generating means includes a plurality of oscillation circuits oscillating at different frequencies and producing a plurality of outputs, and a selection means for randomly selecting an output from the plurality of outputs of the plurality of oscillation circuits; and a sweep oscillation circuit having an oscillation frequency that continuously changes in a teeth pattern within a predetermined range and a synthesizing circuit for synthesizing an output of the sweep oscillation circuit and an output of the ultrasonic wave signal generating means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
123 words
A remedial ultrasonic wave generating apparatus for supplying an ultrasonic wave signal to a remedial ultrasonic oscillation element, comprising: an ultrasonic wave signal generating means for generating an ultrasonic wave signal having a frequency that randomly changes, wherein the ultrasonic wave signal generating means includes a plurality of oscillation circuits oscillating at different frequencies and producing a plurality of outputs, and a selection means for randomly selecting an output from the plurality of outputs of the plurality of oscillation circuits; and a sweep oscillation circuit having an oscillation frequency that continuously changes in a teeth pattern within a predetermined range and a synthesizing circuit for synthesizing an output of the sweep oscillation circuit and an output of the ultrasonic wave signal generating means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
A remedial ultrasonic wave generating apparatus for dispensing medicine in the vicinity of a diseased part, comprising: an ultrasonic wave signal generating means for generating an ultrasonic wave signal having a frequency that randomly changes for improving dispensation and effect of a medicine to a patient; and a remedial ultrasonic oscillation element coupled to the ultrasonic wave generating means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
A remedial ultrasonic wave generating apparatus for dispensing medicine in the vicinity of a diseased part, comprising: an ultrasonic wave signal generating means for generating an ultrasonic wave signal having a frequency that randomly changes for improving dispensation and effect of a medicine to a patient; and a remedial ultrasonic oscillation element coupled to the ultrasonic wave generating means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
A remedial ultrasonic wave generating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said ultrasonic wave signal generating means comprises a plurality of oscillation circuits generating a plurality of outputs at different frequencies and a selection means for randomly selecting one of said plurality of outputs of said plurality of oscillation circuits.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
A remedial ultrasonic wave generating apparatus accordingly to claim 4, wherein said ultrasonic wave signal generating means comprises a random number generating circuit and a variable frequency oscillation circuit having an oscillation frequency that is controlled by an output of said random number generating circuit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
79 words
A remedial ultrasonic wave generating apparatus configured for dispensing medicine in the vicinity of a diseased part, comprising: an ultrasonic wave signal generating means for generating an ultrasonic wave signal having a frequency that randomly changes; and a sweep oscillation circuit having an oscillation frequency that continuously changes in a teeth pattern within a predetermined range and a synthesizing circuit for synthesizing an output of the sweep oscillation circuit and an output of the ultrasonic wave signal generating means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
79 words
A remedial ultrasonic wave generating apparatus configured for dispensing medicine in the vicinity of a diseased part, comprising: an ultrasonic wave signal generating means for generating an ultrasonic wave signal having a frequency that randomly changes; and a sweep oscillation circuit having an oscillation frequency that continuously changes in a teeth pattern within a predetermined range and a synthesizing circuit for synthesizing an output of the sweep oscillation circuit and an output of the ultrasonic wave signal generating means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
87 words
A medical ultrasound wave generating apparatus, comprising: a variable frequency oscillation circuit configured to produce an ultrasound energy output having a plurality of frequencies; a random number generating circuit coupled to the variable frequency oscillation circuit and configured to select a selected ultrasound energy output frequency from the variable frequency oscillation circuit; and an ultrasound energy applicator coupled to the random number generating circuit and configured to direct the ultrasound energy output corresponding to the selected ultrasound energy output frequency to a diseased site of a patient.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
87 words
A medical ultrasound wave generating apparatus, comprising: a variable frequency oscillation circuit configured to produce an ultrasound energy output having a plurality of frequencies; a random number generating circuit coupled to the variable frequency oscillation circuit and configured to select a selected ultrasound energy output frequency from the variable frequency oscillation circuit; and an ultrasound energy applicator coupled to the random number generating circuit and configured to direct the ultrasound energy output corresponding to the selected ultrasound energy output frequency to a diseased site of a patient.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the interface is a part of a patient's body.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the ultrasound energy applicator is positioned at an interior of a patient's body.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the variable frequency oscillation circuit is a phase locked loop circuit.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
102 words
A medical ultrasound wave generating apparatus, comprising: a plurality of oscillation circuits configured to produce a plurality of ultrasound energy outputs with a plurality of frequencies; a switching circuit coupled to the plurality of oscillation circuits and configured to randomly select a selected ultrasound energy output from the plurality of ultrasound energy outputs; an amplifier coupled to the switching and configured to receive and amplify the selected ultrasound energy output to form an amplified ultrasound energy output; and an ultrasound energy applicator coupled to the amplifier and configured to direct the amplified ultrasound energy output to a diseased site of a patient.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
102 words
A medical ultrasound wave generating apparatus, comprising: a plurality of oscillation circuits configured to produce a plurality of ultrasound energy outputs with a plurality of frequencies; a switching circuit coupled to the plurality of oscillation circuits and configured to randomly select a selected ultrasound energy output from the plurality of ultrasound energy outputs; an amplifier coupled to the switching and configured to receive and amplify the selected ultrasound energy output to form an amplified ultrasound energy output; and an ultrasound energy applicator coupled to the amplifier and configured to direct the amplified ultrasound energy output to a diseased site of a patient.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the interface is a part of a patient's body.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the ultrasound energy applicator is positioned at an interior of a patient's body.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the variable frequency oscillation circuit is a phase locked loop circuit.
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