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Method of and system for selective cell destruction

US7498565B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2004
Grant dateMar 3, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/00982
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method and apparatus for the ionization of living cells where an optical device (14) delivers an optical pulse having an optical field power which is modified locally by an optical field power modifying means (18) to effect ionization and destruction of living cells (16).

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