Ferrofluidic cooling and acoustical noise reduction in...

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2008-07-08

2008-07-08

Gilbert, Samuel G (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Magnetic field applied to body for therapy

Electromagnetic coil

Reexamination Certificate

active

07396326

ABSTRACT:
A ferrofluid chamber has a housing that is adapted to be coupled to a component that generates a magnetic field of sufficient strength to stimulate anatomical tissue. In addition, a ferrofluid is disposed within the housing for cooling the component.

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