Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Thermal applicators
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-08
2005-02-08
Robinson, Daniel (Department: 3742)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Thermal applicators
Reexamination Certificate
active
06853864
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are described for the treatment of diseases by exposures to electromagnetic fields. Also, apparatus is described for focusing the biological effectiveness of such fields on specific cells, tissues or organs of a human or animal body.
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