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Stepwise advancement of a medical tool

US8700130B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2009
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/09116
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus is provided, including a sensor for sensing a phase of cyclic activity of a subject's body system. A tool modulator includes a gate configured: An accumulation facilitator facilitates an accumulation of the tool in the tool modulator, and/or an accumulation of energy in the tool.

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