Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Kahelin, Michael (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
active
07970475
ABSTRACT:
A device and method is provided for biasing lung volume by electrically stimulating tissue associated with the diaphragm or phrenic nerve at a low level.
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Goodman Amy Michelle
Lee Chang
Ligon David
Province Rose
Tehrani Amir J.
Kahelin Michael
Levine Bagade Han LLP
RMX, LLC
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