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Control methods and devices for energy delivery

US8292882B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2006
Grant dateOct 23, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/365
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Control systems and methods for delivery of energy that may include control algorithms that prevent energy delivery if a fault is detected and may provide energy delivery to produce a substantially constant temperature at a delivery site. In some embodiments, the control systems and methods may be used to control the delivery of energy, such as radiofrequency energy, to body tissue, such as lung tissue.

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