Nozzle for ultrasound wound treatment

Abstract

A nozzle for ultrasound wound treatment comprising a main body with proximal and distal ends, a reservoir and valve. The proximal end of the nozzle being removably attached to an ultrasound transducer. The distal end of the nozzle being marginally close and coaxial to the free distal end of the ultrasound transducer. The body of the nozzle connected with liquid reservoir, which holds the wound treatment solution and delivers same to the free end of ultrasound tip directly or through a tube. The nozzle is provided with valve for controlling flow rate of wound treatment solution. The nozzle can mix different liquids or a liquid with a gas and deliver same to the wound surface. The nozzle can also be provided with trigger system for one hand use. The present invention is a device, using ultrasonic waves to create, direct and deliver liquid treatment spray to a wound surface.

1 - 43 . (canceled) 
   
   
       44 . A method for treating a wound comprising:
 providing an ultrasound transducer having an ultrasound transducer tip to emit ultrasonic energy in proximity to the surface of the wound;   providing a nozzle having a main body, the main body having a proximal end that removably attaches to a housing of the transducer, the main body having a distal end positioned at a distance from a distal end of the ultrasound transducer tip, the main body defining an opening for delivering a fluid to the ultrasound transducer tip for producing a spray;   delivering the fluid to the ultrasound transducer tip via said opening to produce said spray; and   delivering the emitted ultrasonic energy to the wound through the spray, wherein the spray is delivered through said distal end of said nozzle.   
   
   
       45 . The method according to  claim 44 , further comprising the step of storing the fluid within a reservoir in fluid communication with said opening. 
   
   
       46 . The method according to  claim 44 , wherein the ultrasonic energy provides a bactericidal and a therapeutic effect for decreasing the healing time for the wound. 
   
   
       47 . The method according to  claim 46 , wherein the therapeutic effect is selected from the group consisting of delivering at least one medicament to the wound, cleansing a surface of the wound, and stimulating healthy tissue cells. 
   
   
       48 . The method according to  claim 44 , wherein the fluid includes one or more components selected from the group consisting of gas, drugs, liquid, and saline. 
   
   
       49 . The method according to  claim 44 , wherein the ultrasonic energy provides a bactericidal effect. 
   
   
       50 . A wound treatment device for treating a wound, said device comprising:
 an ultrasound transducer having an ultrasound transducer tip for emitting ultrasonic energy; and   a nozzle having a main body, the main body having a proximal end that removably attaches to a housing of the transducer, the main body having a distal end positioned at a distance from a distal end of the ultrasound transducer tip, the main body defining an opening for delivering a fluid to the ultrasound transducer tip for producing a spray, wherein the emitted ultrasonic energy is delivered to the wound through the spray.   
   
   
       51 . The device according to  claim 50 , wherein the nozzle comprises a valve for controlling a flow rate of the fluid through said opening. 
   
   
       52 . The device according to  claim 50 , further comprising a reservoir storing said fluid and in fluid communication with said opening. 
   
   
       53 . The device according to  claim 50 , wherein the ultrasonic energy provides a bactericidal and a therapeutic effect for decreasing the healing time for the wound. 
   
   
       54 . The device according to  claim 53 , wherein the therapeutic effect is selected from the group consisting of delivering at least one medicament to the wound, cleansing a surface of the wound, and stimulating healthy tissue cells. 
   
   
       55 . The device according to  claim 52 , wherein the fluid includes one or more components selected from the group consisting of gas, drugs, liquid, and saline. 
   
   
       56 . The device according to  claim 52 , further comprising a second reservoir in fluid communication with the nozzle. 
   
   
       57 . The device according to  claim 52 , further comprising a second reservoir in fluid communication with a second opening defined by the main body of the nozzle. 
   
   
       58 . The device according to  claim 52 , further comprising a propagation path in fluid communication with the reservoir and said opening. 
   
   
       59 . The method according to  claim 44 , wherein the nozzle includes a reservoir in fluid communication with said opening, and the method further comprises providing the fluid within the reservoir. 
   
   
       60 . The device according to  claim 50 , wherein the nozzle includes a reservoir which includes the fluid, and the reservoir is in fluid communication with said opening. 
   
   
       61 . The device according to  claim 52 , wherein the reservoir is attached to the top, side, or bottom of the nozzle. 
   
   
       62 . The device of  claim 52 , wherein the main body of the nozzle is connected with the reservoir via a hose or tube. 
   
   
       63 . The device according to  claim 60 , wherein the reservoir is attached to the top, side, or bottom of the nozzle. 
   
   
       64 . The device of  claim 70 , wherein the main body of the nozzle is connected with the reservoir via a hose or tube. 
   
   
       65 . The device according to  claim 52 , wherein the fluid is delivered from the reservoir by gravity. 
   
   
       66 . The device according to  claim 60 , wherein the fluid is delivered from the reservoir by gravity. 
   
   
       67 . The device according to  claim 52 , wherein the fluid is delivered from the reservoir by a pump. 
   
   
       68 . The device according to  claim 60 , wherein the fluid is delivered from the reservoir by a pump. 
   
   
       69 . The device according to  claim 63 , wherein the fluid is delivered from the reservoir by gravity. 
   
   
       70 . The device according to  claim 63 , wherein the fluid is delivered from the reservoir by a pump. 
   
   
       71 . The device according to  claim 64 , wherein the fluid is delivered from the reservoir by gravity. 
   
   
       72 . The device according to  claim 64 , wherein the fluid is delivered from the reservoir by a pump. 
   
   
       73 . The device of  claim 52 , wherein the nozzle is designed for a single use. 
   
   
       74 . The device of  claim 50 , wherein the nozzle is disposable. 
   
   
       75 . The device of  claim 50 , wherein a part of the nozzle is disposable. 
   
   
       76 . A removable nozzle for ultrasound wound treatment for producing a spray of liquid using an ultrasound transducer having a tip, comprising:
 a main body
 the main body having a proximal end that removably attaches to a housing of an 
   ultrasound transducer, said main body also having a distal end which is marginally close to a distal end of the ultrasound transducer tip, said main body defining an opening and being connected with at least one reservoir, for holding and delivering a wound treatment solution to said ultrasound transducer tip via said opening to produce a spray; wherein said spray is delivered through said nozzle.   a reservoir; and   a valve.   
   
   
       77 . The nozzle according to  claim 76 , wherein said main body is connected with two or more reservoirs. 
   
   
       78 . The nozzle according to  claim 76 , wherein said valve controls flow rate of fluid through the opening. 
   
   
       79 . The nozzle according to  claim 78 , wherein said main body has a trigger for controlling the position of said valve. 
   
   
       80 . The nozzle according to  claim 76 , wherein the reservoir is on top of the main body of the nozzle. 
   
   
       81 . The nozzle according to  claim 76 , wherein the reservoir is on the bottom of the main body of the nozzle. 
   
   
       82 . The nozzle according to  claim 76 , wherein the main body of the nozzle is connected with the reservoir via hose/tube. 
   
   
       83 . The nozzle according to  claim 76 , wherein the reservoir is rigidly connected to the main body of the nozzle. 
   
   
       84 . The nozzle according to  claim 76 , wherein the valve is located in the main body of the nozzle. 
   
   
       85 . The nozzle according to  claim 76 , wherein the valve is located in the reservoir. 
   
   
       86 . The nozzle according to  claim 76 , wherein the valve is located between the reservoir and the main body of the nozzle. 
   
   
       87 . The nozzle according to  claim 76 , wherein the nozzle is sterile. 
   
   
       88 . The nozzle according to  claim 76 , wherein the nozzle is sterilizable. 
   
   
       89 . The nozzle according to  claim 76 , wherein the nozzle is disposable. 
   
   
       90 . The nozzle according to  claim 76 , wherein a part of the nozzle is disposable.