Post on 02-Jan-2016
Therapeutic Ultrasonic Tattoo Removal
Therapeutic Ultrasonic Tattoo Removal
John Pankowski
ITMG 100 Section 08
John Pankowski
ITMG 100 Section 08
How are Tattoos Made?How are Tattoos Made?
The process of getting tattooed involves an electronically powered drill that permanently injects ink into the dermis, the second layer of skin.
The process of getting tattooed involves an electronically powered drill that permanently injects ink into the dermis, the second layer of skin.
Previous Removal ProcessesPrevious Removal Processes
Excision
Dermabrasion
Excision
Dermabrasion
Previous Removal ProcessesPrevious Removal Processes
Laser Therapy
Salabrasion
Laser Therapy
Salabrasion
The InventorsThe Inventors
Michael B. Chancellor
Christopher C. Capelli
Patented on June 13, 2007 Patent Website
Michael B. Chancellor
Christopher C. Capelli
Patented on June 13, 2007 Patent Website
CavitationCavitation
sound waves are used to reduce the pressure of a liquid to the point where tiny bubbles of gas form.When the pressure is raised, the bubble collapses violently, generating huge pressures, albeit on a tiny scale.
sound waves are used to reduce the pressure of a liquid to the point where tiny bubbles of gas form.When the pressure is raised, the bubble collapses violently, generating huge pressures, albeit on a tiny scale.
Benefits to CavitationBenefits to Cavitation
Safe
Economic
Efficient
Laser Removal Facts
Safe
Economic
Efficient
Laser Removal Facts
Ultrasonic ApparatusUltrasonic Apparatus
Object 11 Plastic outer Surface
Object 12 Skin
Object 13 Piezoelectric transducer
Object 14 Encapsulated housing
Object 15 Connective wiring for Transducer and
power supply
Object 22 Ultrasonic Power supply
Object23 Current Connector
Object 11 Plastic outer Surface
Object 12 Skin
Object 13 Piezoelectric transducer
Object 14 Encapsulated housing
Object 15 Connective wiring for Transducer and
power supply
Object 22 Ultrasonic Power supply
Object23 Current Connector
Works CitedWorks Cited
Chancellor, Michael. " METHODS OF DIMINISHING PERMANENT TISSUE
MARKINGS AND RELATED APPARATUS." World Intellectual Property
Organization. 21 Dec 2007. University of Pittsburgh. 17 Nov 2008
<http://www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/wo.jsp?IA=US2007071088&wo=2007146988&DIs
PLAY=STATUS>.
Forbes, Monica. "Sonoporation." Bioacoustics Research Lab. 17 Nov 2008
<http://www.brl.uiuc.edu/Projects/sonop oration.php>.
Tattoo Removal." 2000. Contemporary Health Communications. 17 Nov 2008
<http://www.patient-info.com/tattoo.htm>.
Chancellor, Michael. " METHODS OF DIMINISHING PERMANENT TISSUE
MARKINGS AND RELATED APPARATUS." World Intellectual Property
Organization. 21 Dec 2007. University of Pittsburgh. 17 Nov 2008
<http://www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/wo.jsp?IA=US2007071088&wo=2007146988&DIs
PLAY=STATUS>.
Forbes, Monica. "Sonoporation." Bioacoustics Research Lab. 17 Nov 2008
<http://www.brl.uiuc.edu/Projects/sonop oration.php>.
Tattoo Removal." 2000. Contemporary Health Communications. 17 Nov 2008
<http://www.patient-info.com/tattoo.htm>.