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Method and composition for probing the body through the skin

US7142904B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2003
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/046
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and composition for probing the body through the skin. In one embodiment of the invention, the method includes providing a medium for interfacing with the skin, applying the medium to the skin at a selected location, and coupling at least two of (a) an electric signal, (b) an acoustic signal, and (c) an optical signal through the skin and through the medium at the selected location.

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