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Patent: 7,717,853
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Summary for Patent: 7,717,853
| Title: | Methods and apparatus for intracranial ultrasound delivery |
| Abstract: | A method for delivering ultrasound energy to a patient\'s intracranial space involves forming at least one hole in the patient\'s skull, advancing at least one ultrasound delivery device at least partway through the hole(s), and transmitting ultrasound energy from the ultrasound delivery device(s). According to various embodiments, ultrasound delivery devices may be advanced into the epidural space, one or both ventricles and/or an intracerebral space of the patient\'s brain. In alternative embodiments, one or multiple holes may be formed in the skull, and any number of ultrasound delivery devices may be used. Intracranial ultrasound delivery may be used in diagnostic or therapeutic treatment of ischemic stroke, head trauma, atherosclerosis, perfusion disorders and other acute or chronic neurological conditions. |
| Inventor(s): | Nita; Henry (Redwood Shores, CA) |
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| Application Number: | 11/203,738 |
| Patent Claims: | see list of patent claims |
Details for Patent 7,717,853
| Applicant | Tradename | Biologic Ingredient | Dosage Form | BLA | Number | Approval Date | Patent No. | Assignee | Estimated Patent Expiration | Status | Orphan | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centocor Inc | REOPRO | abciximab | INJECTABLE; INJECTION | 103575 | 001 | 1994-12-22 | Start Trial | 2039-03-29 | RX | search | ||
| Genentech | CATHFLO ACTIVASE | alteplase | VIAL | 103172 | 003 | 1987-11-13 | Start Trial | 2039-03-29 | RX | search | ||
| Genentech | ACTIVASE | alteplase | VIAL; SINGLE-USE | 103172 | 002 | 1987-11-13 | Start Trial | 2039-03-29 | RX | search | ||
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International Patent Family for US Patent 7,717,853
| Country | Patent Number | Estimated Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) | 2007064453 | Start Trial |
| World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) | 2012093990 | Start Trial |
| United States of America | 2007016040 | Start Trial |
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