Patent ID: 6436060
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: A61H,A61N

Abstract:
An ultrasonic delivery system for therapeutic use comprising:a main operating unit, including a signal generator for providing excitation signals for at least one ultrasonic treatment head module; at least one waterproof, submergible ultrasonic treatment head module comprising a receiving component and an ultrasonic generation component for providing ultrasonic waves from an exposed operative surface positionable adjacent a skin location, the receiving component receiving the excitation signals from the signal generator and providing input signals to the ultrasonic generation component, whereby the ultrasonic generation component generates ultrasonic waves at the operative surface thereof in response to the input signals, and wherein internal electronic components of the treatment head module are protected from exposure to water when submerged; an interface between the main operating unit and the receiving component of the ultrasonic treatment head module for transmitting the excitation signals from the signal generator to the receiving component; and a housing configured at least in part to contour to a region of a human body, the housing including at least one receptacle for holding the at least one ultrasonic treatment head module with the operative surface adjacent a skin location when the housing is positioned adjacent the region of the human body.