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Systems and methods for creating an effect using microwave energy to specified tissue

US10166072B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2016
Grant dateJan 1, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/007
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, methods and devices for creating an effect using microwave energy to specified tissue are disclosed herein. A system for the application of microwave energy to a tissue can include, in some embodiments, a signal generator adapted to generate a microwave signal having predetermined characteristics, an applicator connected to the generator and adapted to apply microwave energy to tissue, the applicator comprising one or more microwave antennas and a tissue interface, a vacuum source connected to the tissue interface, a cooling source connected to said tissue interface, and a controller adapted to control the signal generator, the vacuum source, and the coolant source. The tissue may include a first layer and a second layer, the second layer below the first layer, and the controller is configured such that the system delivers energy such that a peak power loss density profile is created in the second layer.

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