Methods and apparatus for coupling a HIFU transducer to a skin surface

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PATENT NO 8920320
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11373419

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Methods and apparatus are described for coupling a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer to a skin surface using water as a coupling agent.

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SOLTA MEDICAL INC11720 NORTH CREEK PARKWAY NORTH SUITE 100 BOTHELL WA 98011

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Darlington, Gregory Paul Snohomish, US 14 2982
Holman, Howard Snohomish, US 1 185
Johnson, Jody Lloyd Kirkland, US 1 185
Quistgaard, Jens U Seattle, US 26 4002
Stecco, Kathryn Ann San Jose, US 1 185

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