Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-18
2011-10-04
Manuel, George (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
active
08032222
ABSTRACT:
A device is provided for stimulating select body tissues and organs from within a compartment in a body. The device includes a tube having a distal end, a proximal end and a plurality of lumens. At least one distendable element is located along and coupled to the tube in closer proximity to the distal end than to the proximal end. Each distendable element is configured to expand against the compartment into a first position and contract within the compartment into a second position. At least one electrical component is in association with each of the distendable elements and configured to activate and deactivate electrical stimulation to the select body tissues and organs. The expansion and contraction of each distendable element and the activation and deactivation of each electrical component in the compartment is repeated over a period of time.
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Search Report and Written Opinion dated Jan. 15, 2009 from International application No. PCT/US2008/007614, filed Jun. 19, 2008.
Kokate Jaydeep Yeshwant
Leland Keith J.
Loushin Michael K. H.
Farrell Leanne Taveggia
Manuel George
Westman Champlin & Kelly P.A.
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