Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Farah, A. (Department: 3739)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
C607S096000, C606S027000, C128S898000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07027869
ABSTRACT:
A method for treating the lung during an acute episode of reversible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease such as an asthma attack. The method comprises transferring energy to an airway wall of an airway such that a diameter of the airway is increased. The energy may be transferred to the airway wall prior to, during or after an asthma attack. The energy may be transferred in an amount sufficient to temporarily or permanently increase the diameter of the airway. The method may be performed while the airway is open, closed or partially closed.
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Danek Christopher J.
Keast Thomas
Laufer Michael D.
Loomas Bryan
Asthmatx, Inc.
Farah A.
Levine Bagade LLP
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