Catheter with multiple ultrasound radiating members

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8696612
APP PUB NO 20120253237A1
SERIAL NO

13431798

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A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The ultrasonic catheter system comprises a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end and a treatment zone located between the distal end and the proximal end, a fluid delivery lumen, at least one ultrasound radiating element positioned in the treatment zone, wiring electrically coupled to the at least one ultrasound radiating element and extending through the tubular body and terminating at a connector, and a control system comprising external circuitry and an isolation pod that is configured to be electrically connected to the connector, the isolation pod being positioned between the tubular body and the external system and comprising an isolation barrier and circuitry for driving the ultrasound radiating element.

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  • EKOS CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abrahamson, Tim Seattle, US 18 1078
Barrere, Wm Gerrit Lake Forest Park, US 12 813
Cohen, Amy Seattle, US 14 433
Genstler, Curtis Snohomish, US 26 1093
Keilman, George Seattle, US 25 1975
Oliver, Leonard R Seattle, US 16 718
Peskin, Natalya Redmond, US 18 862
Wilcox, Robert L Bothell, US 34 1751
Wilson, Richard R Seattle, US 68 5176

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