Apparatus for tissue irradiation and methods and kits utilizing the same
US10549112B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0656
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One aspect of the invention provides an apparatus including: a fluid-impermeable membrane configured to contain a fluid and be placed in the cavity; a light emitter provided within the membrane; and a fluid provided within the membrane, wherein the fluid scatters light emitted by the light emitter such that the intensity of the light is substantially uniform over the inner surface of the cavity proximal to the membrane.
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