Patent ID: 6932771
Filing Date: 2005-08-23
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A device for use with an ultrasound probe having an ultrasound emitter, the device comprising: a sleeve configured and dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the probe therein; a sheath operatively associated with the sleeve, the sheath and the sleeve defining a first substantially enclosed volume therebetween, wherein when the probe is received within the sleeve, the first substantially enclosed volume covers at least a portion of the ultrasound emitter; a first passage comprising a first opening fluidically associated with the first substantially enclosed volume for introducing a warm or cool liquid into the first substantially enclosed volume for expansion thereof and to warm or cool body tissue adjacent the first substantially enclosed volume; and a second passage having a second opening fluidically associated with the first substantially enclosed volume for removing liquid therefrom.