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Suppression of spermatogenesis and an apparatus useful in suppression of spermatogenesis

CA 1093407 A · Owner: Fahim, Mostafa S. · Inventors: Fahim, Mostafa S.

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An apparatus and method useful in suppressing spermatogenesis in human males by applying ultrasonic vibrations to the testes is disclosed. More particularly the apparatus, includes a cup for immersing the testes in an ultrasonic coupling agent contained in the cup and an ultrasonic applicator for applying ultrasonic vibrations thereto. In the method the testes, are subjected to ultrasonic vibrations transmitted by the ultrasonic applicator. The frequency of the ultrasonic vibrations preferably is in the order between about 500 KHZ and 2500 KHZ whilst the effective power level of the ultrasonic applicator is between about 0.5 watt/cm2 and about 1 watt/cm2.

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  • Granted January 13, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 13, 1998.
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FiledApril 5, 1977
GrantedJanuary 13, 1981
Term endedJanuary 13, 1998
Patent numberCA 1093407 A
Classification (IPC)A61H23/00 +2 more

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1978198119841987199019931996Application filedApril 5, 1977Patent grantedJan 13, 1981Term endedJan 13, 1998

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