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Methods and devices for the treatment of skin lesions

US8182475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2006
Grant dateMay 22, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2031

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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