CA2381906A1 - Cover for electromagnetic treatment applicator - Google Patents

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CA2381906A1
CA2381906A1 CA002381906A CA2381906A CA2381906A1 CA 2381906 A1 CA2381906 A1 CA 2381906A1 CA 002381906 A CA002381906 A CA 002381906A CA 2381906 A CA2381906 A CA 2381906A CA 2381906 A1 CA2381906 A1 CA 2381906A1
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cover
applicator
front surface
tab
shielding material
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Frank R. George
Robert T. Bryant
Michael F. Daly
Arthur A. Loya
Mary C. Ritz
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Regenesis Biomedical Inc
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
    • H05K9/00—Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
    • H05K9/0007—Casings
    • H05K9/0043—Casings being flexible containers, e.g. pouch, pocket, bag
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
    • H05K9/00—Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
    • H05K9/0007—Casings
    • H05K9/002—Casings with localised screening
    • H05K9/0022—Casings with localised screening of components mounted on printed circuit boards [PCB]

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Microelectronics & Electronic Packaging (AREA)
  • Radiation-Therapy Devices (AREA)
  • Magnetic Treatment Devices (AREA)
  • Accommodation For Nursing Or Treatment Tables (AREA)
  • Electrotherapy Devices (AREA)

Abstract

A disposable cover for electromagnetic treatment applicators prevents undesired exposure to potentially harmful radiation. The cover is a pouch-li ke structure having a back surface (which faces opposite, or away from, the treatment area) constructed from shielding material, such as metallized polyethylene. At least a portion of the cover which faces the treatment area is constructed solely from non-shielding material. Securing means, such as adhesive strips, ZIP-LOCK.RTM., or other interlocking edges, secure the applicator inside the cover and close off any leaks. The electromagnetic properties of the cover are integrated into the circuitry for the treatment applicator, such that the applicator is not functional in the absence of the cover. In use, an electromagnetic treatment applicator is inserted into the cover and positioned over the area to be treated, with the non-shielding, or "window", portion of the cover overlying the treatment area. Once assembled, the applicator/cover combination forms a closely matched and tuned network f or effecting a highly efficient RF output. When activated, the generated electromagnetic energy only exits the cover through the opening or "window", thereby preventing exposure of the patient or caregiver to potentially harmf ul radiation.

Claims (20)

1. An apparatus for covering a treatment applicator comprising a cover having a front surface, a back surface, and at least one open end, wherein at least a portion of said cover is constructed of an RF shielding material.
2. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said back surface of said cover is constructed of said RF shielding material.
3. Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein at least a portion of said front surface of said cover is constructed of said RF shielding material.
4. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said RF shielding material is metallized polyethylene.
5. Apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising at least one adhesive strip located on said front surface.
6. Apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for closing said open end of said cover.
7. Apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said closing means further comprises a tab extending from said front surface and means for securing said tab to said back surface.
8. Apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said securing means is selected from the group consisting of adhesive, mating fasteners and mating ZIP-LOCK R
strips.
9. Apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said tab has an opening located therein.
10. Apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said opening is a semi-circular notch.
11 11. Apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising perforations located along said tab.
12. Apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said closing means further comprises a tab extending from said back surface and means for securing said tab to said front surface.
13. Apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said closing means further comprises a first tab extending from said front surface, a second tab extending from said back surface, and means for securing said first tab to said second tab.
14. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said cover is waterproof and bacterial resistant.
15. An apparatus for covering a treatment applicator comprising a cover having a front surface, a back surface, at least one open end, and at least one strip of RF shielding material removable connected to said cover.
16. Apparatus according to claim 15, wherein said front surface is made of a non-shielding material, wherein said at least one strip overlies said front surface, and wherein said at least one strip further comprises a perforated strip.
17. Apparatus according to claim 15, wherein said at least one strip is removably adhered to the front surface.
18. Apparatus according to claim 15, wherein said at lest one strip further comprises multiple strips, each adhered to the front surface of the cover and separably removable therefrom.
19. An electromagnetic treatment apparatus comprising an RF generating system, a cover, and an applicator connected to said RF generating system and located within said cover, wherein said cover further comprises RF shielding that conveys a capacitance upon circuitry in said applicator.
20. Apparatus according to claim 19, wherein said applicator only enables said RF
generating system when said applicator is located within said cover and a capacitance of said applicator and cover is within a predetermined range.
CA2381906A 1999-09-17 2000-09-14 Cover for electromagnetic treatment applicator Expired - Fee Related CA2381906C (en)

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US15443599P 1999-09-17 1999-09-17
US60/154,435 1999-09-17
PCT/US2000/040903 WO2001019275A2 (en) 1999-09-17 2000-09-14 Cover for electromagnetic treatment applicator

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JP (1) JP2003509109A (en)
AU (1) AU779642B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2381906C (en)
IL (2) IL148681A0 (en)
MX (1) MXPA02002995A (en)
NO (1) NO20021267L (en)
WO (1) WO2001019275A2 (en)

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WO2001019275A2 (en) 2001-03-22
MXPA02002995A (en) 2003-09-25
EP1214871A2 (en) 2002-06-19
WO2001019275A3 (en) 2001-11-01
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