Ultrasound transmission apparatus having a tip

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6241703
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09321268

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An ultrasound transmission device for utilizing ultrasound energy ultrasound to treat intravascular conditions, such as stenotic and occluded regions of blood vessels, is provided. The ultrasonic transmission device includes a transmission member connectable to the ultrasound energy source on a one end and a tip on the other end. The tip includes a distal section, a proximal section and an intermediate section. The proximal section has a first diameter larger than the transmission member diameter. The intermediate section includes a decreasing step portion, a narrowed portion, and an increasing step portion.

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  • ANGIOSONICS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Levin, Philip S Thompson, CT 23 1131
Nguyen, Loi Brookline, MA 15 488
Saltonstall, Jon Norwell, MA 2 383
Taylor, Warren Cary, NC 33 2393

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