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Implantable device and method for the electrical treatment of cancer

US6366808B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 13, 2000
Grant dateApr 2, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 13, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/403
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable electrical method and apparatus for the treatment of cancer tumors based on the usage of various levels of electrical fields and current to assist in specific ways to reduce tumor size.

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