Combination ultrasound-phototherapy transducer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8574174
APP PUB NO 20120238917A1
SERIAL NO

13481894

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A soundhead of a treatment device is provided that enables a volume of tissue located beneath the soundhead to simultaneously receive ultrasound and light stimulation. According to one embodiment, the soundhead includes an ultrasound transducer, a light source, and a faceplate extending across a face of the transducer for providing a tissue contacting and ultrasound energy coupling surface of the soundhead. The faceplate is transparent or translucent to the light generated by the light source. Alternate embodiments including externally mounted light sources are also disclosed.

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PHOTOSONIX MEDICAL INC23 BROOKLINE COURT AMBLER PA 19002

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Aller, Brady West Chester, US 7 113
Schafer, Mark E Lower Gwynedd, US 41 1185

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