Surgery – Instruments – Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
2004-11-16
2010-06-29
Gibson, Roy D (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Electrical application
C607S101000, C607S096000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07744592
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for the treatment of keratinized tissue infected with a pathogen are provided. In certain examples, electromagnetic energy, such as microwave energy, may be used in the treatment process 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
Lando & Anastasi LLP
Waverx, Inc.
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