Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Device with applicator having specific movement
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-03
2005-05-03
Yu, Justine R. (Department: 3764)
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Device with applicator having specific movement
C601S137000, CD24S214000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06887211
ABSTRACT:
Presented are novel instruments intended for use in the diagnosis and treatment of fibrotic soft tissue through soft tissue mobilization therapies performed on, particularly, a human patient. Three such instruments are provided by the invention including a variety of curvilinear and linear tissue-engaging edges and converging surfaces accommodating their use on the irregular contours of numerous soft tissue areas of the human body.
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Sevier Thomas L.
Stover Sue A.
Tisdale Eric W.
Performance Dynamics, Inc.
Thanh Quang D.
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
Yu Justine R.
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