Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Layno, Carl H (Department: 3766)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
C607S116000, C607S118000, C607S128000, C607S130000, C607S131000, C607S132000, C607S122000, C607S123000, C600S373000, C600S374000, C600S375000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07933661
ABSTRACT:
A coiled member of a medical device extends along a length of an elongate body of the device. A surface of the coiled member extends at an angle, with respect to a longitudinal axis of the body, from a first edge to a second edge, toward the proximal end of the body, such that the first edge of the surface is disposed in close proximity to the body and the second edge of the surface is spaced apart from the body.
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Bauer Stephen W.
Duthler Reed A.
Layno Carl H
Medtronic Inc.
Stice Paula J
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