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Methods and devices for the treatment of skin lesions

US7137979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2003
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2007/0078
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and devices for the treatment of skin lesions resulting from bacterial, fungal or viral infections or from exposure to irritants are disclosed. The invention relates methods and devices for delivering a controlled dose of thermal energy to the infected or irritated tissue and thereby speed the recovery process.

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