Cold plasma annular array methods and apparatus
US9472382B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00583
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are described that use an array of two or more cold plasma jet ports oriented to converge at a treatment area. The use of an array permits greater tissue penetration by cold plasma treatments. This approach enables treatment of deeper infections of soft and hard tissues without surgical intervention. For example, this approach can treat sub-integumental infections, such as those common to joint replacements, without surgically opening the issues overlying the deeper infection.
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