Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Thermal applicators
Reexamination Certificate
2004-12-22
2008-05-06
Robinson, Daniel (Department: 3742)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Thermal applicators
C606S033000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07367988
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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