Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Thermal applicators
Reissue Patent
2008-04-29
2008-04-29
Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Thermal applicators
C606S034000, C607S140000
Reissue Patent
active
RE040279
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for altering a function of neural tissue in a patient. An electromagnetic signal is applied to the neural tissue through an electrode. The electromagnetic signal has a frequency component above the physiological stimulation frequency range and an intensity sufficient to produce an alteration of the neural tissue, the alteration causing the patient to experience a reduction in pain, and a waveform that prevents lethal temperature elevation of the neural tissue during application of the electromagnetic signal to the neural tissue.
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Cosman Eric R.
Rittman, III William J.
Sluijter Menno E.
Peffley Michael
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