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Delivering tumor treating fields (TTFields) using implantable transducer arrays

US11471676B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims

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Assignee

Novocure GMBH · CH

Inventors

Yoram Wasserman · Haifa, IL
Zeev Bomzon · Kiryat Tivon, IL
Hadas Sara Hershkovich · Kiryat Motzkin, IL
Ariel Naveh · Haifa, IL
Moshe Giladi · Haifa, IL
Eilon Kirson · Ramat HaSharon, IL
Golan Bar-Tal · Haifa, IL
Tali Voloshin-Sela · Haifa, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 26, 2020
Grant date	Oct 18, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 26, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/40
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Tumor treating fields (TTFields) can be delivered by implanting a plurality of sets of implantable electrode elements within a person's body. Temperature sensors positioned to measure the temperature at the electrode elements are also implanted, along with a circuit that collects temperature measurements from the temperature sensors. In some embodiments, an AC voltage generator configured to apply an AC voltage across the plurality of sets of electrode elements is also implanted within the person's body.

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