Systems and methods for creating an effect using microwave energy to specified tissue
US9427285B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, methods and devices for creating an effect using microwave energy to specified tissue are disclosed. A system for the application of microwave energy to a tissue includes a signal generator adapted to generate a microwave signal having predetermined characteristics, an applicator connected to the generator and adapted to apply microwave energy to tissue. The applicator includes one or more microwave antennas and a tissue interface, a vacuum source connected to the tissue interface, a cooling source connected to the tissue interface, and a controller adapted to control the signal generator, the vacuum source, and the coolant source. The tissue includes a first layer and a second layer, the second layer below the first layer. The controller is configured so that the system delivers energy such that a peak power loss density profile is created in the second layer.
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