WO2021045918A1 - Dispositifs extracorporels à usage personnel et procédés d'utilisation - Google Patents

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WO2021045918A1
WO2021045918A1 PCT/US2020/047573 US2020047573W WO2021045918A1 WO 2021045918 A1 WO2021045918 A1 WO 2021045918A1 US 2020047573 W US2020047573 W US 2020047573W WO 2021045918 A1 WO2021045918 A1 WO 2021045918A1
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  • the disclosure relates to non-invasive home use medical devices. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to non-invasive home use medical devices utilizing low intensity acoustic waves for, for example, treating erectile dysfunction or removing cellulite, and for non- invasive home use medical devices utilizing acoustic waves for massage, increasing local blood flow, breaking up plaques in blood vessels, fostering angiogenesis, and cellulite removal.
  • a treatment device includes a housing having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, a striking element disposed within the housing and moveable along the longitudinal axis, a tip disposed adjacent the distal end, and a nose cone disposed about at least a portion of the tip, the tip being moveable within the nose cone.
  • a treatment device includes a housing having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, a first element disposed at the distal end of the housing, a motor disposed within the housing, a second element operatively coupled to and driven by the motor, and an intermediate element disposed between the first element and the second element, the intermediate element being configured to move between the first element and the second element, and to contact at least one of the first element and the second element.
  • a treatment device includes a housing having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, a striking element disposed within the housing and moveable along the longitudinal axis, a tip disposed adjacent the distal end, and a position indicator for alerting the user to a proper location on the body to be treated.
  • a treatment device includes a housing having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, a striking element disposed within the housing and moveable along the longitudinal axis, a tip disposed adjacent the distal end, a processor and a memory.
  • a treatment device includes a housing having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, a striking element disposed within the housing and moveable along the longitudinal axis, a tip disposed adjacent the distal end, and a speed indicator.
  • a treatment device includes a housing having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, a striking element disposed within the housing and moveable along the longitudinal axis, a tip disposed adjacent the distal end, the tip having a flange, and a sensor disposed adjacent the flange of the tip.
  • a method of treating tissue includes providing a treatment device including a housing having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, a striking element disposed within the housing and moveable along the longitudinal axis, a tip disposed adjacent the distal end, the tip having a flange, and a sensor disposed adjacent the flange of the tip, and gathering data on forces between the tip and the tissue over time via the sensor.
  • FIG. 1A shows a sectional side view of one embodiment of the disclosure wherein the driveshaft is in contact with the tip;
  • FIG. IB shows a sectional side view of one embodiment of the disclosure wherein the driveshaft is in the rearmost position, on a toe of a cam;
  • FIG. 2A is a close-up sectional side view of one embodiment of the disclosure illustrating the driveshaft in the forwardmost position and a tip in the forewardmost position;
  • FIG. 2B is a close-up sectional side view of one embodiment of the disclosure illustrating a driveshaft in the rearmost position and a tip in the resting position;
  • FIG. 3A is a sectional side view of one embodiment of the disclosure incorporating a transfer slug, and a driveshaft in the forwardmost position of travel;
  • FIG. 3B is a sectional side view of one embodiment of the disclosure incorporating a transfer slug, and a driveshaft in the rearmost position of travel;
  • FIG. 4A is a close-up sectional side view of one embodiment of the disclosure incorporating a transfer slug, and a driveshaft in the forwardmost position of travel;
  • FIG. 4B is a close-up section view of one embodiment of the disclosure incorporating a transfer slug, and a driveshaft in the rearmost position of travel.
  • FIG. 5 shows a schematic plan view of one embodiment of the disclosure
  • FIG. 6 is a schematic translucent plan view of one embodiment of the disclosure showing major components used to create and administer low frequency shock waves
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic side sectional view of one embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic closeup sectional side view of one embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 shows a sectional view of one embodiment of the disclosure illustrating the relative position of major components
  • FIG. 10 shows a close-up sectional view of one embodiment of the disclosure with the tip pressure sensor located behind the tip flange;
  • FIG. 11 shows a transparent plan view of one embodiment of the disclosure illustrating the printed circuit board and annunciator LEDs;
  • FIGS. 12-13 show three-colored annunciator lights and a representative output graph of a force detection device integrated into the tip of the subject disclosure.
  • proximal when used in connection with a component of a treatment device, refers to the end of the component farthest from the treatment area
  • distal when used in connection with a component of a treatment, refers to the end of the component closest to the treatment area.
  • mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, electro-hydraulic and pneumatic mechanisms may be used to generate an acoustic wave from a device used for extracorporeal acoustic wave treatments.
  • a device used for extracorporeal acoustic wave treatments Each of them involves the rapid acceleration of a projectile from an initial state of rest to a maximum velocity at which point it strikes a target whereby an inelastic transfer occurs of the kinetic energy in the accelerated projectile to the target. Since the target is captive and physically constrained, it cannot be displaced but instead generates an acoustic wave. This acoustic wave may then be transferred to any elastic medium including human tissue.
  • the target is the tip of the extracorporeal acoustic wave treatment device, and the tip is placed in contact with human tissue, the acoustic signal is transferred to the human tissue.
  • the acoustic signal energy, or shock wave is transferred to the human tissue of the subject thereby effecting beneficial medical treatment.
  • Certain devices employ costly, fragile, and complicated means of accelerating the projectile which strikes the target and generates the acoustic wave used in treatment.
  • an electro-mechanical device is used to accelerate the projectile.
  • This electro-mechanical means of accelerating the projectile is intrinsically inexpensive, simple, and robust thereby enabling an inexpensive yet effective extracorporeal acoustic wave treatment device to be introduced into the consumer marketplace at a price point affordable by virtually anyone, making much needed treatments much more widely available than they are at present.
  • a projectile is a shaft which moves in a reciprocating motion by means of a helical cam which bears on a transverse cam follower mechanism attached to the shaft.
  • a helical cam is rotated by an inexpensive DC motor thereby simply, inexpensively, and robustly converting rotational motion into reciprocating motion.
  • the helical cam provides for a gradual progressive compression of the spring, it is possible to store a significant amount of energy utilizing a small, inexpensive motor.
  • the driveshaft is accelerated at a high velocity towards the tip or target in order to collide and generate the desired acoustic signal.
  • the nature of the mechanism dictates that maximum energy transfer occurs if the collision between the shaft and the tip occurs almost immediately upon release of the stored energy of the compression spring decompressing.
  • the shaft may be subject to significant mechanical interference with the tip, assuming the tip is mechanically constrained and unable to move. This interference may create an inefficient energy transfer between shaft and tip/target resulting in an ineffectual acoustic signal and a failure to generate the desired energy signature from which medical benefit is derived.
  • this mechanical interference may place unnecessary and potentially damaging stresses on the mechanical components of the device.
  • the total travel distance of the shaft may be constrained by the drop-off height of the helical cam—meaning the cam follower freefalls off the cam toe until it strikes the cam heel. At this point any remaining kinetic energy may be transferred to the helical cam rather than to the tip.
  • alternative configurations may utilize an intermediate member or slug to transfer the kinetic energy from the shaft to the tip while eliminating the disadvantageous problems of mechanical interference between shaft and tip.
  • the disclosed configurations permit a simple, inexpensive, robust, home use solution which permit self- applied low intensity acoustic wave treatment for various parts of the user's body which would be optimal for the application.
  • Low intensity acoustic or shock wave generation and transfer means embodying the principles of this disclosure solve the problems of a simple, inexpensive, and robust, home use solution which permits self-applied low intensity acoustic or shock wave treatment for various parts of the user's body.
  • the several embodiments of the disclosure employ designs, materials, and manufacturing methods which are inexpensive and consistent with current manufacturing practices. The functionality, size, cost, simplicity, ease of use, reliability and robustness of the proposed configurations are all advantageous.
  • FIG. 1A shows a sectional view of one embodiment of treatment device 100.
  • Treatment device 100 extends between a proximal end 102 and a distal end 104, and includes a housing 126 in the shape of a generally elongated cylinder. Housing 126 may be easily and conveniently grasped in the user's hand in such a manner as to advantageously permit the user to accurately place tip 110 on the desired area of the body to apply treatment.
  • the instant configurations allow energy generated within the device to be transferred to an acoustic wave emanating from tip 110.
  • Driveshaft 115 is accelerated towards tip 110 for purposes of colliding inelastically and transferring its kinetic energy.
  • motor 121 having a motor output shaft 122 is rigidly coupled by means of shaft coupler 120 to helical cam 113.
  • Cam follower 114 may be integral with driveshaft 115 and may be forced into intimate contact with the surface of helical cam 113 via compression spring 116.
  • Compression spring 116 may be at its proximal end constrained by spring base plate 117 and at its distal end constrained by spring cap 137 which is rigidly affixed to driveshaft 115.
  • driveshaft 115 moves progressively rearwards (i.e., translates along the longitudinal axis toward proximal end 102), towards motor 121 by virtue of the ramping action of helical cam 113 displacing cam follower 114, compression spring 116 becomes more and more compressed.
  • driveshaft 115 is in the rearmost position on the toe 160 of helical cam 113. It is at this precise moment during the rotation of helical cam 113 when driveshaft 115 has reached maximum rearward displacement and compression spring 116 is under maximum compressive load. After further rotation of helical cam 113, cam follower 114 falls off of the toe 160 of helical cam 113 permitting compression spring 116 to rapidly decompress, thereby imparting kinetic energy to driveshaft
  • tip 110 is disposed at least partially within the nose cone 128 and permitted longitudinal freedom of motion.
  • FIG. 2A is a close-up sectional view of the tip and nose cone assembly of one embodiment of the disclosure, the arrangement of the major components may be plainly seen and the operation of the device may be readily understood.
  • driveshaft 115 is in the fully forward position, maximally displaced towards tip 110.
  • tip 110 is in the fully forward displaced position after having been displaced by contact with driveshaft 115.
  • return spring 111 which is a compression spring which bears against nose cone 128 and annular ring 167 integrally formed with tip 110.
  • return spring 111 The purpose of return spring 111 is to permit tip 110 to accelerate and displace forward, yet return tip 110 back to its proximal-most resting position in anticipation of the next collision with driveshaft 115.
  • Return spring 111 may have a predetermined spring constant so as to provide a slight force that is still sufficient to permit the return of tip 110 back to its resting position while countering the force of tip 110's acceleration as little as possible.
  • tip 110 may freely accelerate forward after being struck by the accelerating driveshaft 115 as a result of the impact which occurs when the limit of forward travel of the forwardmost face of driveshaft 115 interferes with the resting rearwardmost face of tip 110 when in the resting or rearwardmost position.
  • FIG. 2B a close-up sectional view of the tip and nose cone assembly of one embodiment of the disclosure is shown.
  • Driveshaft 115 is in the rearwardmost (i.e., proximal-most) position
  • tip 110 is in the resting or rearwardmost (i.e., proximal-most) position
  • return spring 111 is in its relaxed and uncompressed state.
  • compression spring 116 is in its maximally compressed state, with maximum stored energy, ready to be released.
  • an air gap 166 is shown between driveshaft 115 and tip 110. Air gap 166 is at its maximum length, permitting ample distance for driveshaft
  • This configuration contemplates two elements to create an acoustic wave, namely a striking element (e.g., driveshaft) and a moveable element (e.g., tip).
  • FIG. 3A is a sectional view of the tip and nose cone assembly of an alternative embodiment of the disclosure, the arrangement of the major components of device 300 may be plainly seen and the operation of the device may be readily understood.
  • driveshaft 315 is in the fully forward (distalmost) position, on the heel 361 of helical cam 313 maximally displaced toward the proximal end of device 300.
  • transfer slug 362 having a flared end, which resides in the space between the distal end of driveshaft 315 and the proximal end of tip 310.
  • transfer slug 362 is in the forwardmost position and its distal end is in intimate contact with the rearwardmost face of tip 310.
  • Transfer slug return spring 363 is in the fully compressed condition, ready to release the stored energy and return transfer slug 362 back to its starting or rearwardmost position.
  • tip 310 is loosely constrained against longitudinal movement, its annular ring 367 trapped between the distal face of transfer housing 332 and proximal face of nose cone 328 with o-rings 342 in the interstitial space permitting tip 310 to vibrate freely as a result of the collision impact and energy transfer of transfer slug 362.
  • FIG. 3B is a section view of the tip and nose cone assembly of an alternative embodiment of the disclosure, the arrangement of the major components may be plainly seen and the operation of the device may be readily understood.
  • driveshaft 315 is in the fully rearward position, on the toe 360 of helical cam 313.
  • Transfer slug 362 is in the rearwardmost position and transfer slug return spring 363 is in the uncompressed or relaxed state.
  • compression spring 316 is in its fully compressed state, storing the maximum possible energy as a result of cam follower 314 having progressively compressed compression spring 316 as a result of riding along the inclined face of helical cam 313 to the point of maximum displacement, cam toe 360.
  • transfer slug 362 is resting in its rearwardmost position with an air gap 366 between the proximal tip of driveshaft 315 and the distal face of transfer slug 362, as well as an air gap 366 between the proximal face of transfer slug 362 and the distal face of tip 310.
  • driveshaft 315 is rapidly accelerated longitudinally towards transfer slug 362.
  • transfer slug 362 There is an ensuing inelastic collision between the proximal tip of driveshaft 315 and the distal face of transfer slug 362 during which the kinetic energy of driveshaft 315 is transferred to transfer slug 362, thereby causing it to rapidly accelerate longitudinally towards the proximal end of device 300.
  • transfer slug 362 accelerates longitudinally, it closes air gap 366 and collides inelastically with the distal face of tip 310, thereby transferring its kinetic energy.
  • the kinetic energy causes tip 310 to vibrate, thereby propagating the acoustic wave energy into any material with which it comes into contact, in this instance preferably the soft tissue or target treatment area of the patient or user.
  • FIG. 4A is a close-up sectional view of this alternate embodiment of the disclosure. It may be seen how transfer slug 362 makes intimate contact with tip 310 when accelerated longitudinally as a result of impact from driveshaft 315, and how said inelastic collision results in the transfer of kinetic energy from the rapidly accelerating transfer slug 362 to captive tip 310, thereby causing it to ring or resonate, and thereby transferring the energy to the target treatment area.
  • driveshaft 315 may be accommodated without encumbrance or mechanical interference while no reciprocating motion is communicated to tip 310, thereby creating a purely vibrational acoustic wave energy transfer which is more familiar to users of existing low intensity acoustic or shock wave devices.
  • FIG. 4B a close-up sectional view of this alternate embodiment of the disclosure is shown.
  • This configuration aims to reduce lost energy (e.g., energy lost through friction) and to provide the maximal transfer of energy from compression spring 316 through driveshaft 315 to transfer slug 362 to tip 310 and ultimately to the target treatment area of the patient.
  • These efforts include linear bushings 364 or in an alternate embodiment, linear bearings, which guide driveshaft 315 in its longitudinal reciprocating motion.
  • the device also includes close tolerance and accurate coaxial bores and outside diameters of transfer housing 332 and transfer slug 362, and even the anti-rotation axle 336 with roller bearings 338, which reside within and travel along guide track 339 to resist the torqueing moment of cam follower 314 as it tracks along the helical cam 313 ramp, thereby affording a low friction, non-binding reciprocating motion of driveshaft 315.
  • the present disclosure includes a variety of mechanisms to efficiently transfer energy generated by the device to provide inexpensive electric motor to compress a compression spring, from a decompressing compression spring to the tip of a device which administers low intensity acoustic or shock waves to targeted areas of the user's body for treatment of soft tissue damage, cellulite reduction, or erectile dysfunction which is a safe, inexpensive, reliable, robust, and which would be optimal for the application.
  • Conventional devices generally have a form factor that is intended for a professional medical provider to administer treatment to a third-party subject or patient and as such is not ergonomically well suited for an individual to self-administer treatment. Additionally, there are no displays and controls that are readily visible or accessible to an individual self-administering treatment. Conventional devices also do not provide any information regarding proper positioning of the device during treatment to assist an untrained user in the proper positioning of the device during use.
  • the present disclosure contemplates devices capable of providing information regarding proper rate of travel of the device during treatment to assist an untrained user in the proper movement of the device during use.
  • the present devices and methods also provide information regarding the number of passes completed at any given time of the device during treatment to assist an untrained user in the proper duration of treatment of the device during use.
  • the present device and methods also monitor and/or limit the operating time of the device during treatment to assist an untrained user in avoiding over-treatment of the device.
  • the proposed methods and devices may include monitoring and/or limiting of the total number of operating cycles of the device to assist an untrained user in understanding the operational service life, and need for periodic maintenance of the device.
  • the present devices and methods address problems with the limited viewing angle of the information display of the device which is detrimental to a self-administering user who must hold the device in a variety of positions and orientations during use, while still needing to see the displayed information during use.
  • The also address problems associated with significant decibel levels of sound produced by the device during use which alerts others in proximity to the user that the device is in use and thereby prevents the discreet use of the device such as may be desired by a user from time to time.
  • the devices and methods also may provide communication and/or messaging capability, which may be useful to communicate additional information to the user including tutorials, patient tracking, system updates, and marketing, sales, and/or promotion messaging.
  • the device also provides means of remote viewing or imaging which may be useful to communicate to a self-administering user the precise location of the tip during use.
  • the proposed solutions also provide the ability to pay for the device and/or operation of the device on a per-treatment basis.
  • Low intensity shock wave generation and transfer means embodying the principles of this disclosure solve the problems of a simple, inexpensive, robust, home use solution which permit self-applied low frequency shock wave treatment for various parts of the user's body with a form factor, display, information, guidance, viewing angle, timers, annunciators, and sound attenuation which provide an untrained amateur user with all tools and guidance necessary to properly and safely self-administer treatments for various parts of the user's body as well as including the capability to display and communicate tutorials, patient tracking, system updates, and marketing, sales, and promotion messaging.
  • the several embodiments of the disclosure employ designs, materials, and manufacturing methods which are inexpensive and consistent with current manufacturing practices. The functionality, size, cost, simplicity, ease of use, reliability and robustness of the proposed designs are all advantageous.
  • Implementations following the principles of this disclosure allow the advantageous modality of a simple, inexpensive, robust, home use solution which permit self- applied low frequency shock wave treatment for various parts of the user's body with a form factor, display, information, guidance, viewing angle, timers, annunciators, and sound attenuation which provide an untrained amateur user with all tools and guidance necessary to effectively and safely self- administer treatments shock wave treatment for various parts of the user's body and have the capability of delivering tutorials, patient tracking, system updates, and marketing, sales, and/or promotion messaging which would be optimal for the application.
  • FIG. 5 shows a plan view of one embodiment of the device 2100 extending between proximal end 2102 and distal end 2104.
  • Device 2100 includes a housing 2126 in the form of an elongated, generally cylindrical body which is easily and conveniently grasped in the user's hand in such a manner as to advantageously permit the user to accurately place tip 2110 on the desired area of the body to apply treatment.
  • Display 2125 is advantageously positioned so as to permit an unobstructed line of site for the viewer from the proximal end 2102 toward the distal end 2104 during most normal usage.
  • End cap or nose cone 2128 is easily accessible and removably attached to housing 2126 by any of a variety of conventional means including an internal screw thread, an interrupted thread, a snap lock or any of a variety of mechanical fasteners, so as to facilitate the simple installation, removal, replacement, or switching of tip 2110 as required for the selected treatment.
  • nose cone 2128 is secured to housing 2126 by an interrupted thread which requires no tools and only a partial rotation to remove and replace.
  • Bar graph segments 2173 are readily viewed by the user when the device is positioned and held for use; and annunciator LEDs 2172 are also readily seen during use of device 2100.
  • smartphone 2151 may be seen to be in proximity to device 2100 and may be in communication with the device 2100.
  • smartphone 2151 may be wirelessly data connected to device 2100 by means of a communication module, for example Bluetooth or any of a variety of other wireless data connection means and protocols, for purposes of wirelessly communicating with device 2100. It is through such communication of smartphone 2151 with device 2100, more specifically with printed circuit board 2134 and the electronic components situated thereon including microprocessors and other semi-conductors and a memory, that a bi-lateral communication means may be established between device 2100 and smartphone 2151. This bi-lateral communication means may be advantageously utilized for communication, display, control, monitoring, and/or marketing functions.
  • smartphone 2151 is able to communicate wirelessly with device 2100, it may be utilized to perform several functions which are advantageous for the user. First, it may serve as the control panel and information display for device 2100. This is advantageous for several reasons. First, smartphone 2151 likely has a touch screen and large color display which enable a very high-quality graphical user interface which may variably and preferentially display information and/or controls as needed. Smartphone 2151 may also advantageously be placed in a location which is optimal for the user to see displayed information and interact with controls to turn the device 2100 on and off, or stop and start operation of the device 2100.
  • smartphone 2151 is capable of internet enabled communication, it may be used to provide any of the following: tutorial and coaching information to the user including 'how-to' videos prior to or during use, usage tips; health, diet, exercise, and lifestyle tips to maximize results; and sales and marketing opportunities to purchase consumables, upgrade or purchase additional units, purchase spare parts; and social links to connect the user with user groups, community bulletin boards, and other social media resources including potentially dating sites, clubs, organizations, and groups. Smartphone 2151 may also be utilized to keep track of treatments, results, user progress, and provide reminders about upcoming treatments or recommended ancillary treatments or products. Further, smartphone 2151 may provide user access to frequently asked question resources and potentially also to live chat or human operators for additional assistance.
  • device 2100 may be deployed on parts of the user's body which are difficult to see with direct line of site for example when the device is being used to reduce cellulite on the buttocks or back of the thigh, yet which are important to visually monitor during use, device 2100 may be equipped with a camera 2174 which may be of a closed circuit, webcam or any of a wide variety of other cameras well known in the art, so located proximal to the nose cone 2128 of device 2100 by which means it provides a field of view including tip 2110 of device 2100 and the treatment area of the user, which can communicate the image data with smartphone 2151 which displays it, thereby enabling the user to see where tip 2110 of device 2100 is being placed during use.
  • a camera 2174 which may be of a closed circuit, webcam or any of a wide variety of other cameras well known in the art, so located proximal to the nose cone 2128 of device 2100 by which means it provides a field of view including tip 2110 of device 2100 and the treatment area of the user,
  • smartphone 2151 is capable of internet enabled communication and e-commerce functions with a remote server, and it may serve as the secure communication, monitoring, and payment portal through which a fundamentally new model of service may be enabled—a 'pay per pulse' or 'pay as you go' model wherein device 2100 is sold at a very low cost, or given at no cost to the end user, but will not operate until activated.
  • Activation is accomplished by means of an application or 'app' which is downloaded and installed on the user's smartphone 2151, and which by means of secure and/or encrypted wireless communication with device 2100 permits the user to purchase by means of e-commerce or any of a wide range of well-known transaction means activation permission for the device 2100 which activation permission is quantified by treatment duration or intensity, number of pulses of operation, or duration of use, or by any other delimiting factor deemed necessary or desirable.
  • the user's smartphone 2151 communicates securely with device 2100 by means of the aforementioned secure wireless communications link and authorizes device 2100 to operate at the user's discretion to the limit of the purchased activation permission.
  • the initial purchase price which may be dramatically lower than would be the case for a device which did not require purchase of activation permission which is essentially a means of spreading the total cost of purchase and operation over time; and second, the concern that the device will no perform as promised or will not for any of a variety of reasons be acceptable or desirable for the purchaser and in the event that the device was purchased at full price without the requirement of activation permissions, there is a far greater risk of financial loss for the purchaser if they elect not to utilize the device after purchase.
  • the activation permission model essentially distributes the risk far more favorably for the purchaser.
  • the treatment protocol specifies 5 lines of travel longitudinally along the user's penis. These lines of travel are along the top centerline, and along the upper and lower sides of the penis as most readily communicated by calling them out as positions on a clock face—for example 12 o'clock is the top centerline, 2 o'clock is the upper left side line of travel, etc.
  • annunciator LEDs 2172 are so arranged and oriented on device 2100 as to provide a simple and unambiguous guide to the user indicating which line of travel is to be treated, which has already been treated, and which has not yet received treatment.
  • annunciator LEDs 2172 may exhibit one of 3 states when device 2100 is energized. In the unilluminated state, the LED remains off and no color is displayed. This indicates that the corresponding line of travel has not yet been treated. If annunciator LED 2172 is illuminated green, this indicates that this particular line of travel is currently being treated, indicating that this is the line of travel upon which tip 2110 of device 2100 is to be placed. Once treatment along this line of travel has been completed, annunciator LED 2172 changes to red illumination color. This indicates that treatment for this line of travel has been completed.
  • device 2100 In order that the user has time to place tip 2110 of device 2100 on the appropriate line of travel and to prepare to administer the treatment, device 2100 is energized upon switching on of on/off switch 2159 coupled to a power source (e.g., battery or plug), but it does not begin operating or generating energy waves for treatment. Once device 2100 is in position, the user presses momentary start button 2171 to activate the device 2100. Upon activation, device 2100 begins emitting sound waves from tip 2110, for treating the target treatment area.
  • a power source e.g., battery or plug
  • LED bar graph 2173 is advantageously positioned to be visible to the user during operation of device 2100.
  • the function of LED bar graph 2173 is to provide the user with visual guidance for the rate of travel of tip 2110 of device 2100 across the treatment area.
  • Bar graph 2173 eliminates the need for the device to be operated by skilled, trained medical professionals. Instead, bar graph 2173 allows for operation by an unskilled user, and reduce or eliminate the risk of physical injury as a result of improper use.
  • the single greatest risk to the user is the administration of an excessive number of sound wave pulses to any one area of soft tissue.
  • Low intensity shock wave devices are intended to be in constant motion along a treatment path of travel, rather than remaining in one location for a period of time.
  • a second risk to the user is that of reduced efficacy of treatment because the rate of travel of tip 2110 is too fast.
  • the inventive step of a pacing LED bar graph 2173 has been incorporated in device 2100 to provide an analogue visual reference guide for the rate of travel of tip 2110 along the designated treatment path.
  • the 10 emissive elements of LED bar graph 2173 begin all illuminated upon initial energizing of device 2100.
  • One LED however, either in position 1 or position 10 will not be steadily illuminated, but will instead be flashing. By this means, the user will know upon which end of the line of travel to place tip 2110 and thereby upon which end of the line of travel to begin treatment.
  • LED bar graph 2173 begins decrementing immediately upon treatment initiation once momentary start button 2171 has been depressed. Decrementing is accomplished by turning off each successive LED in LED bar graph 2173 after one tenth of the treatment time duration for a single line of travel has elapsed.
  • one LED of LED bar graph 2173 will extinguish illumination each second, in succession.
  • the user will be able to visually equate the percentage of the line of treatment which has been treated as well as the percentage of the line of treatment remaining to be treated with the percentage of LEDs extinguished and illuminated respectively.
  • the tip 2110 of device 2100 should be halfway along the line of treatment, such that the line of treatment will be completed and the tip 2110 of device 2100 will be at the terminus point of the line of treatment concurrent with the extinguishment of the final LED, number 10.
  • the user is able to perform a safe and effective treatment based on a proper rate of travel along each line of treatment.
  • LED bar graph 2173 Upon completion of one pass of device 2100 along a line of travel of treatment, LED bar graph 2173 once again illuminates all emissive elements, with all elements illuminated steadily, except for the last LED which blinks, indicating that this is the end of the line of travel at which the next treatment pass will begin. The LEDs will now begin successively extinguishing, once again providing a proportional visual analog for the user to properly gauge the position and rate of travel of device 2100 at any point in the treatment cycle.
  • alphanumeric display 2125 Upon initial energization of device 2100, alphanumeric display 2125 will display the total number of passes required for the first line of treatment travel. In the event that the treatment protocol calls for 10 passes on each line of treatment, alphanumeric display 2125 will initially display the number 10.
  • alphanumeric display 2125 Upon activation of device 2100 by pressing momentary start button 2171, and the initiation of one pass along the line of treatment travel by the user, alphanumeric display 2125 will continue to display the number of passes for the current line of travel, until such time as the device reaches the terminus point of the line of travel as indicated by the extinguishment of all segments of LED bar graph 2173, at which point the alphanumeric display 2125 will decrement one count, in this case now display "9" indicating that 9 passes remain on this treatment cycle for this line of travel. Alphanumeric display 2125 will continue to decrement until the full count of passes per the treatment protocol has been executed.
  • device 2100 will be de-activated, meaning it ceases producing sonic waves, and concurrently the annunciator LED 2172 for the just competed line of travel will change in illumination from green to red and the next indicated line of travel annunciator LED 2172 will illuminate green indicating that the user should reposition tip 2110 of device 2100 on the indicated line of travel and prepare to initiate another phase of the treatment.
  • the unskilled user may perform a safe and effective treatment with proper positioning of lines of travel, proper rate of travel of device 2100 and proper counts for passes along each line of travel.
  • each of the aforementioned variables including duration of treatment per pass along a line of travel, number and location of lines of travel, rate of travel, and number of passes along each line of travel may be altered or varied depending on the treatment type and patient needs, and may be altered interactively in the case that device 2100 is coupled to the internet by means of smartphone or some other means of connectivity well known in the art.
  • the device Upon completion of a complete course of treatment comprising the prescribed number of passes along each line of treatment travel for all prescribed lines of treatment travel, the device will go into a sleep mode wherein it will not operate for a prescribed period of time, perhaps 36 hours or 72 hours or 96 hours.
  • the purpose of this timeout function is to prevent over-use by an overly enthusiastic user lacking medical knowledge or training, thereby not understanding that excessive use will not only not yield greater results buy may actually be harmful or dangerous.
  • the untrained user is once again limited to a prescribed course of treatment which is safe and effective.
  • Alphanumeric display 2125 may be utilized to display the number of hours remaining in the time out mode until operation of the device may resume.
  • a further software resident operating limitation may dictate total operational life of the device wherein after a certain total cumulative number of pulses the unit enters a 'sunset' mode where it will no longer operate. Conversely, it may simply give a visual indication on the alphanumeric display 2125 or some such other display that the unit has reached the end of its design life and requires service or replacement. The purpose of this feature is to safeguard against the continued usage of the device beyond the design life, after which the energy signature may be compromised due to the excessive wear or failure of high stress components within the device responsible for generating the shock wave. [081] Referring now to FIG.
  • FIG. 7 is side section view of one embodiment of the device, it may be plainly seen how major components of the assembly are arranged and interact with one another, particularly driveshaft 2115, transfer slug 2162, and tip 2110.
  • compression spring 2116 is compressed by cam follower 2114 riding the ramps of helical cam 2113 until such time as cam follower 2114 falls off of cam toe 2160 thereby precipitously releasing the stored energy in compression spring 2116 which causes driveshaft 2115 to rapidly accelerate towards transfer slug 2162.
  • driveshaft 2115 collides with transfer slug 2162 with great velocity and kinetic energy, and as a result of this collision transfer slug 2162 collides with tip 2110 with similarly great velocity and kinetic energy.
  • These repeated collisions which in the preferred embodiment of device 2100 occur 15 times per second create a high decibel sound which may be problematic for users for several reasons.
  • the sheer decibel level and frequency of the sound may be painful to listen to and potentially harmful to the hearing of anyone in close proximity, thereby requiring hearing protection during operation of the device 2100; and second, in some instances a user desires discretion during use of the device 2100 so as not to alert others in close proximity to the fact of their utilization of the device. For both of these reasons it may be desirable to significantly reduce the decibel level of the operation noise created by the device 2100.
  • FIG. 8 is a close up side section view of the proximal end of the preferred embodiment of the device, it may be more plainly seen how driveshaft 2115, transfer slug 2162 and tip 2110 interact with one another and collide inelastically to transfer energy from the initial storage source of compression spring 2116 to driveshaft 2115, to transfer slug 2162, to tip 2110 and thereby to the treatment area of the user.
  • Active noise cancellation which is well known in the art has never been applied to a low intensity shock wave device. Such devices are particularly well suited to sound attenuation by active noise cancellation given that active noise cancellation works best in an environment where the objectionable sounds are consistent, fixed, predictable, and occurring at regular intervals—essentially precisely the operating conditions of device 2100.
  • microphone 2168 is so positioned and located as to be able to monitor the sound energy created by the collision of driveshaft 2115 with transfer slug 2162, and with transfer slug 2162 and tip 2110.
  • the monitored signal is transmitted to audio processor/amplifier 2169 on printed circuit board 2134, both visible in FIG. 6.
  • Audio processor/amplifier 2169 analyzes the signal received from microphone 2168 and generates an identical audio signal which is phase shifted one half phase in order to effectively cancel the sound emanating from the device.
  • the amplified phase shifted signal is transmitted to speaker 2170 which may be a standard cone and voice coil, piezo electric or any of a variety of other speaker types well known in the art and which may actually be multiple speakers strategically located so as to optimally cancel the offensive original generated noise from device 2100, said speaker emitting a phase shifted mimic of the original detected sound which will in large part cancel the overall sound of the device, and by this means render the device much quieter for safe, discreet operation.
  • speaker 2170 may be a standard cone and voice coil, piezo electric or any of a variety of other speaker types well known in the art and which may actually be multiple speakers strategically located so as to optimally cancel the offensive original generated noise from device 2100, said speaker emitting a phase shifted mimic of the original detected sound which will in large part cancel the overall sound of the device, and by this means render the device much quieter for safe, discreet operation.
  • the disclosure overcomes the deficiencies of all previous attempts at solving the problem of device which administers low intensity shock waves to targeted areas of the user's body for treatment of soft tissue damage, cellulite reduction, or erectile dysfunction which is a safe, inexpensive, self-applied, home use solution which does not require a second person to operate, significant medical or anatomical knowledge, special training, and which provide for tutorials, patient tracking, system updates, and marketed, sales, and promotion capabilities, which would be optimal for the application.
  • the present disclosure is a device which administers low frequency shock waves to targeted areas of the user's body for treatment of soft tissue damage, cellulite reduction, or erectile dysfunction which is a safe, inexpensive, self-applied, home use solution which does not require a second person to operate, significant medical or anatomical knowledge, special training, and which provide for tutorials, patient tracking, system updates, and marketing, sales, and promotion capabilities, and reduced noise, which would be optimal for the application.
  • mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, electro-hydraulic and pneumatic mechanisms may be used to generate an acoustic wave from a device used for extracorporeal acoustic wave treatments.
  • a device used for extracorporeal acoustic wave treatments Each of them involves the rapid acceleration of a projectile from an initial state of rest to a maximum velocity at which point it strikes a target whereby an inelastic transfer occurs of the kinetic energy in the accelerated projectile to the target. Since the target is captive and physically constrained, it cannot be displaced but instead generates an acoustic wave. This acoustic wave may then be transferred to any adjacent medium including human tissue.
  • the target is the tip of the extracorporeal acoustic wave treatment device, and the tip is placed in contact with human tissue, the acoustic signal is transferred to the human tissue.
  • the acoustic signal energy, or acoustic wave is transferred to the human tissue of the subject thereby effecting beneficial medical treatment.
  • FIG. 9 shows a side sectional view of one embodiment of the device 3100 extending between a proximal end 3102 and a distal end 3104, wherein the general arrangement of major components may be plainly seen including motor 3121 which rotates helical cam 3113, which causes driveshaft 3115 to compress compression spring 3116, wherein the stored energy of compressed compression spring 3116 is periodically released causing driveshaft 3115 to accelerate rapidly forwards and collide with transfer slug 3162 which is then accelerated forward to collide with tip 3110 thereby imparting an acoustic wave to the user.
  • motor 3121 which rotates helical cam 3113
  • driveshaft 3115 to compress compression spring 3116
  • driveshaft 3115 to accelerate rapidly forwards and collide with transfer slug 3162 which is then accelerated forward to collide with tip 3110 thereby imparting an acoustic wave to the user.
  • force detector 3176 is adjacent to, and located behind or rearwards of, the flange 3198 on tip 3110.
  • force detector 3176 is a piezoelectric load cell, but in other embodiments it may be any of a wide range of force detecting devices or technologies well known in the art including accelerometers or electro-mechanical detectors.
  • the output of force detector 3176 is communicated via signal wires 3189 to printed circuit board (PCB) assembly 3134 where the signals are processed to be displayed to the user.
  • PCB printed circuit board
  • FIG. 10 is a close-up sectional view of the tip and nose cone assembly of one embodiment of the disclosure, the arrangement of the force detector 3176 relative to tip 3110 may be plainly seen and the operation of the device may be readily understood.
  • the force detecting face of force detector 3176 rests against the rearward face of tip flange 3198 wherein the axis of detection of force detector 3176 is aligned with the axis of motion of tip 3110 such that when tip 3110 is pressed against the user's flesh, this force will be applied to force detector 3176, which then generates an electrical signal which is communicated to PCB for display to the user.
  • FIG. 11 is a transparent plan view of the subject device, it may be seen how annunciator LEDs 3191, 3192, and 3193 are mounted on PCB assembly 3134 such that they are visible to the user during operation of the device 3100 within view of other critical display annunciators including alphanumeric display 3125, bar graph displays 3173 and line of travel displays 3172.
  • FIGS. 12-13 which is a plan view of the device of the subject disclosure and a graphical representation of the tip force experienced by tip force detector 3176 during operation, it may be more plainly seen how the opposing forces generated by the impact of transfer slug 3162 with tip 3110, and the contact of tip 3110 with user's flesh will be measured by tip force detector 3176.
  • a graphic representation 3200 shows a plurality of thresholds.
  • a horizontal line 3295 represents zero force detection by tip force detector 3176.
  • Line 3295 serves as a baseline reference that represents a condition when tip 3110 is not biased from resting position by any external forces— not pressed against user's flesh, and not struck by transfer slug 3162.
  • the sinusoidal wave 3294 represents the tip force readings measured by tip force detector 3176 during operation of the device.
  • the tip force detector 3176 measures the maximum amplitude of the sine wave in each direction, negative (e.g., away from the distal end) and positive (e.g., toward the distal end).
  • the maxima of waveform 3294 are indicated by a maximum amplitude in a positive direction indicated by peak 3296, and a maximum amplitude of the negative direction tip force as indicated by lower peak 3297.
  • lower peak 3297 may not be used, but in another embodiment of the disclosure this data may be used to monitor and quantify the tip force which is of particular value and interest in embodiments of the device where tip force is user adjustable or by some other means variable, such as remotely programmable by a physician or third party.
  • the amplitude of the positive going tip force is indicated by upper peak 3296.
  • This portion of waveform 3294 is the target, or desired tip force for optimal device performance and energy transfer to the user's tissue.
  • Line 3300 represents a maximum threshold, or a positive going tip force which is excessive and potentially harmful to the user
  • line 3299 represents a minimum threshold.
  • Three tip force regions are formed with maximum threshold 3300 and minimum threshold 3299: a region below line 3299, a region between line 3299 and 3300, and a region above line 3300, and these regions help determined significant values which the present disclosure quantifies and communicates to the user.
  • tip force detector 3176 is subject to a continuously variable sinusoidal force profile by virtue of periodic impacts from transfer slug 3162, it may be clearly seen how for purposes of monitoring tip force, only the maximum positive going amplitude of tip force waveform 3294 is monitored (e.g., peak 3296).
  • three annunciator lights 3191-3193 may be used to communicate this data to the user.
  • Colored LEDs are used in the preferred embodiment of the disclosure, but in other embodiments they may be other emissive devices or may be integrated into a display screen and displayed as a bar graph, pie-chart, or some other analog or representative symbol, or voice prompt or sound signal, or haptic signal such as a vibration felt by the user's hand communicate the tip force to the user by indicating which zone, as identified in the preceding paragraph, tip force corresponds to.
  • the annunciator lights are color coded using a 'traffic light' color coding convention well understood by most adults wherein yellow indicated caution, green indicates 'go' and red indicates 'stop.'
  • the color-coding convention used by the device is similar in the yellow indicates inadequate tip force, green indicates proper tip force and red indicates excessive tip force.
  • tip force is below the minimum threshold level indicated by line 3299 in FIG. 13, for illustrative purposes below 10 pounds per square inch (psi)
  • the yellow annunciator 3191 illuminates indicating to the user that inadequate tip force is detected and they must press down on device 3100 harder to increase tip force against the tissue.
  • green annunciator 3192 illuminates and continues to illuminate while the force within the target region. If tip force exceeds the maximum limit of, for illustrative purposes 20 psi, red annunciator 3193 illuminates. It must be noted that the stated pressure values are illustrative only, and actual pressures will be determined based on treatment type and tip characteristics including surface area, material, and profile.
  • the user has a simple, color or symbol-based, easy to follow, easy to interpret means of understanding how much tip force they are applying and adjusting it accordingly if it is too little or too much simply by pressing down more or less during operation.
  • the user knows to back off of tip pressure until the green light illuminates once again. This insures a simple, accurate, constant feedback to maintain ideal tip pressure during use of the device 3100.
  • These red and green emissive elements may be combined in the same light source such as a bi-color LED.
  • device operation could be inhibited until such time as minimum acceptable tip pressure is achieved, meaning acoustic waves would not be generated and relevant timer and travel rate displays would not be activated until such time as sufficient tip pressure was present.
  • the present disclosure is a simple, inexpensive, and robust, home use solution which permits maintaining proper tip pressure during treatment of self-applied low frequency shock wave treatment for various parts of the user's body by an untrained user.
  • the several embodiments of the disclosure employ designs, materials, and manufacturing methods which are inexpensive and consistent with current manufacturing practices. The functionality, size, cost, simplicity, ease of use, reliability and robustness of the proposed designs are all advantageous.
  • a treatment device comprising: a housing having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end; a striking element disposed within the housing and moveable along the longitudinal axis; a tip disposed adjacent the distal end; and a position indicator for alerting the user to a proper location on the body to be treated.
  • the treatment device of claim Al wherein the position indicator includes a plurality of lights, each of the plurality of lights indicating a line of travel along a body part.
  • the treatment device of claim A2 wherein the plurality of lights includes five lights corresponding to five lines of travel.
  • each of the plurality of lights corresponds to the location on the body as represented on a clockface.
  • each of the plurality of lights includes an LED light capable of signifying three conditions including an untreated condition, an in-treatment condition, and a treated condition.
  • each LED light is configured to be unilluminated to signify an untreated condition, to be illuminate green to signify an in-treatment condition, and to illuminate red to signify a treated condition.
  • the treatment device of claim 2 further comprising a display disposed adjacent a distal end of the housing.
  • A8 The treatment device of claim A7, wherein the display is configured to indicate the number of treatments to be performed on each line of travel.
  • A9 The treatment device of claim Al, further comprising a camera disposed on the housing and facing the distal end.
  • the treatment device of claim Al further comprising a communication module to allow the treatment device to relay data to and from a smartphone.
  • the treatment device of claim A10 wherein the communication module is configured to activate the treatment device for a predetermined period of time.
  • the treatment device of claim A10 wherein the communication module is configured to activate the treatment device for a predetermined number of pulses.
  • a treatment device comprising: a housing having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end; a striking element disposed within the housing and moveable along the longitudinal axis; a tip disposed adjacent the distal end; a processor; and a memory.
  • A14 The treatment device of claim A13, wherein the processor is configured to count the number of pulses.
  • A15 The treatment device of claim A13, wherein the processor is configured to shut off the treatment device for a predetermined period of time after a treatment.
  • A16 The treatment device of claim A15, wherein the processor is configured to shut off the treatment device for between 72 and 96 hours after a treatment.
  • A17 The treatment device of claim A13, wherein the processor is configured to shut off the treatment device permanently after a predetermined number of treatments.
  • a treatment device comprising: a housing having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end; a striking element disposed within the housing and moveable along the longitudinal axis; a tip disposed adjacent the distal end; and a speed indicator configured to aid a user in applying a proper amount of treatment to a body part.
  • the speed indicator includes a plurality of LEDs configured to illuminate and turn off sequentially to indicate a passage of time.
  • the speed indicator is configured to present a visual indicator of the proper position of the tip with respect to the body part.
  • a treatment device comprising: a housing having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end; a striking element disposed within the housing and moveable along the longitudinal axis; a tip disposed adjacent the distal end, the tip having a flange; and a sensor disposed adjacent the flange of the tip.
  • the treatment device of claim Bl further comprising a printed circuit board and a signal wire coupling the printed circuit board to the sensor.
  • the treatment device of claim Bl further comprising: a motor disposed within the housing; a driveshaft operatively coupled to the motor; a compression spring at least partially disposed about the driveshaft; a helical cam disposed adjacent the compression spring, the helical cam having a first flat end and a second end having at least one discontinuity.
  • the treatment device of claim Bl further comprising a force indicator in communication with the sensor and configured to alert the user when a tip force is too high.
  • BIO The treatment device of claim Bl, wherein the force indicator includes a plurality of LED lights.
  • the plurality of LED lights includes a red light that illuminates when a tip force against a tissue is higher than a maximum threshold, a yellow light that illuminates when the tip force against the tissue is lower than a minimum threshold, and a green light that illuminates when the tip force against the tissue is between the minimum threshold and the maximum threshold
  • the treatment device of claim Bl wherein the force indicator includes a graphical representation of a force of the tip against a tissue over time.
  • a method of treating tissue comprising: providing a treatment device including a housing having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, a striking element disposed within the housing and moveable along the longitudinal axis, a tip disposed adjacent the distal end, the tip having a flange, and a sensor disposed adjacent the flange of the tip; and gathering data on forces between the tip and the tissue over time via the sensor.
  • signaling the data comprises illuminating a red light when a tip force against a tissue is higher than a maximum threshold.
  • signaling the data comprises illuminating a yellow light when a tip force against a tissue is lower than a minimum threshold.
  • signaling the data comprises illuminating a green light when the tip force against the tissue is between a minimum threshold and a maximum threshold.
  • signaling the data comprises making a first indication when the tip pressure against the tissue is higher than 20 psi.
  • signaling the data comprises making a second indication when the tip pressure against the tissue is between 10 and 20 psi.
  • signaling the data comprises making a third indication when the tip pressure against the tissue is lower than 10 psi.

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Un dispositif de traitement comprend un corps ayant un axe longitudinal s'étendant entre une extrémité proximale et une extrémité distale, un élément de frappe disposé à l'intérieur du corps et mobile le long de l'axe longitudinal, une pointe disposée à proximité de l'extrémité distale, et un cône de nez disposé autour d'au moins une partie de la pointe, la pointe étant mobile à l'intérieur du cône de nez.
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