Surgery – Instruments – Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
1999-11-08
2008-09-16
Shay, David M. (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Instruments
Electrical application
C606S042000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07425212
ABSTRACT:
This relates to a device for treating lung disease, and more particularly, relates to a device for exchanging energy with airway tissue such as that found in the airways of human lungs. The exchange of energy with this airway tissue in the airways reduces the ability of the airways to constrict and/or reduces the resistance within the airway to the flow of air through the airway.
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Biggs Michael
Burger Keith M.
Danek Christopher James
Haugaard Dave
Keast Thomas
Asthmatx, Inc.
Levine Bagade Han LLP
Shay David M.
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