Shock wave applicator with movable electrode

摘要

A shock wave applicator includes a reflector and a movable shockwave-generating electrode disposed in the reflector at a first focal point. The reflector is at least a portion of an ellipsoidal shape having a long and small axis with the first focal point and a second focal point on the long axis, and the reflector terminates at an edge defining a membrane-covered aperture on a plane intersecting the small axis and coincident with the second focal point.

主权项

1. A shock wave applicator comprising:
a reflector including at least a portion of an ellipsoidal shape with a long axis and small axis, wherein the long axis includes a first focal point and a second focal point; a terminating edge of the reflector defining a membrane-covered aperture on a plane intersecting the long axis at a non-perpendicular angle at the second focal point; and a movable shockwave-generating electrode having a position adjustment mechanism and disposed at the first focal point.