Treatment of tissue in sphincters, sinuses, and orifices
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Jan 15, 2013
Grant Date -
Jul 1, 2010
app pub date -
Dec 28, 2009
filing date -
Sep 20, 1996
priority date (Note) -
Expired
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
The invention comprises a method and apparatus for treatment of a body part. More particularly, a method and apparatus for heat treatment of tissue using a catheter inserted into a body part is described along with means for positioning the catheter and means for positioning a set of electrodes relative to a tissue sample for treatment. Still more particularly, radio frequency energy at about 400 to 500 kilohertz is used to provide heat for the tissue treatment.
First Claim
Family
International Classification(s)
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
Recipient Email Address
Recipient Email Address
Comment
Recipient Email Address
Add to Portfolio(s)
To add this patent to one, or more, of your portfolios, simply click the add button.
This Patent is in these Portfolios:
Add to additional portfolios:
Last Refreshed On:
Changes done successfully