Apparatus and method of non-invasive directional tissue treatment using radiofrequency energy
US11129982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Some embodiments of the invention may be related to an apparatus for non-invasive directional tissue treatment. The apparatus includes a radiofrequency (RF) generator and an array of RF energy delivery elements in active communication with the RF generator, a power source and a controller. In some embodiments, each of the RF energy delivery elements comprises a pair of electrodes with opposite polarity such that each electrode has a first dimension and a second dimension, the first dimension perpendicular to the second dimension and to an imaginary line connecting the pair of electrodes to each other. In some embodiments, the first dimension of each electrode and the distance between the electrodes in each pair are configured to create an elongated heated volume of tissue when the RF generator is activated and at least one of the RF delivery elements is in contact with the tissue.
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