US 7,115,123 Β· Granted 2006-10-03

Handpiece with electrode and non-volatile memory

An apparatus for cooling a skin surface includes an RF device that has an RF electrode with dielectric and conductive portions. The RF device is configured to be coupled to an RF energy source. A cooling member is coupled to the RF device. A memory is coupled to the RF device. The memory is configured to store information to facilitate operation of at least one of the RF electrode, the cooling member, and the RF energy source.

Patent details

Publication number
US 7,115,123
Filing date
2003-03-31
Grant date
2006-10-03
Assignee
Thermage, Inc.
Inventor(s)
KNOWLTON EDWARD W., STERN ROGER A., WEBER BRYAN, LEVINSON MITCHELL
CPC class
A61B18/14

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