Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-18
2008-03-18
Sykes, Angela D. (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
C607S117000, C607S040000, C607S041000, C607S046000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07346398
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus is provided for applying current to a nerve. A cathode is adapted to be placed in a vicinity of a cathodic longitudinal site of the nerve and to apply a cathodic current to the nerve. A primary inhibiting anode is adapted to be placed in a vicinity of a primary anodal longitudinal site of the nerve and to apply a primary anodal current to the nerve. A secondary inhibiting anode is adapted to be placed in a vicinity of a secondary anodal longitudinal site of the nerve and to apply a secondary anodal current to the nerve, the secondary anodal longitudinal site being closer to the primary anodal longitudinal site than to the cathodic longitudinal site.
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Ayal Shai
Cohen Ehud
Gross Yossi
Bio Control Medical (B.C.M.) Ltd.
Cooper & Dunham LLP
Stoklosa Joseph
Sykes Angela D.
White John P.
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