Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Cardiovascular
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-11
2007-09-11
Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Cardiovascular
C600S549000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10831742
ABSTRACT:
A system and method that determines a blood flow rate in an area of a subject. The system includes a transmitter operable to transmit an electrical signal in the range of about 20 GHz to about 300 GHz to the area, a temperature sensor positioned adjacent the area, and a processor operable to determine the blood flow rate in the area based on the rate of change of temperature in the area as a result of the application of the electrical signal on the area and a power density value.
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Board of Control of Michigan Technological Univ.
Hindenburg Max F.
Toth Karen E
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