Medical tool for reduced penetration force

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8992439
APP PUB NO 20120078164A1
SERIAL NO

13222363

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A medical device is provided having reduced penetration force. The device includes a body having a central hollow channel and a piezoelectric transducer received within and secured to the body. The piezoelectric transducer has a hollow portion concentric with the central hollow channel. A tubular member is associated with and in communication with the piezoelectric transducer. The tubular member has at least one open end formed concentric with the central hollow channel and the hollow portion of the piezoelectric transducer, wherein the transducer is adapted for vibrating at a frequency to produce an oscillating displacement of the tubular member.

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ACTUATED MEDICAL INC320 ROLLING RIDGE DRIVE BELLEFONTE PA 16823-8445

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Booth, David E Wyomissing Hills, US 21 540
Mulvihill, Maureen L Bellefonte, US 38 2411
Park, Brian M State College, US 30 1631

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