Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Thermal applicators
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-15
2009-12-29
Nasser, Robert L (Department: 3735)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Thermal applicators
C607S101000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07637930
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for treating skin disease are disclosed. Heat is applied at a controlled temperature, for a predetermined period of time, to a skin lesion associated with a skin disease according to embodiments. The temperature used, according to embodiments, is in a range between about 46-62° C., and controlled within a narrow tolerance depending upon the nature of the skin treatment.
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Li Huanchen
Wang Xiaoguang
Nasser Robert L
White Mark P.
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