Electric heating – Inductive heating – Specific heating application
Reexamination Certificate
2009-08-31
2011-11-15
Robinson, Daniel L (Department: 3742)
Electric heating
Inductive heating
Specific heating application
C623S001100
Reexamination Certificate
active
08058593
ABSTRACT:
A device resonator for medical device is provided. The resonator device includes a helical structure and a capacitor structure. The resonator device can be used in conjunction with a medical device, including a stent.
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Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
Brooks Cameron & Huebsch PLLC
Robinson Daniel L
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