Apparatus and related methods for capacitor reforming

Details Apparatus and related methods for capacitor reforming Apparatus and related methods for capacitor reforming

2007-06-18

2010-12-07

Layno, Carl H (Department: 3766)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

C607S001000, C607S002000, C607S003000, C607S004000

Reexamination Certificate

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07848804

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and related methods for reforming a capacitor. One method includes charging the capacitor to a first voltage value, allowing the capacitor to self discharge, measuring a time it takes for the capacitor to self discharge to a second voltage value, and determining whether to reform the capacitor depending upon the measured self-discharge time.

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