Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Thermal applicators
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-06
2007-11-06
Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Thermal applicators
C607S096000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10845761
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods for the treatment of keratinized tissue infected with a pathogen. The invention utilizes electromagnetic energy, particularly microwave energy, as a treatment means to reduce the amount of or eliminate the pathogen from the keratinized tissue.
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Hoenig Peter A.
Trembly B. Stuart
Gibson Roy D.
Lowrie Lando & Anastasi, LLP
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