The disclosure is based on the finding that microwave energy may be used to modulate, for example up- or down-regulate the expression of certain genes. For example, where a disease or condition is associated with the aberrant expression of a particular gene or genes, microwave energy may be used to modulate the expression of those genes, thereby resolving and/or improving one or more of the symptoms of the disease or condition. Disclosed is a microwave system or microwave-generating apparatus, for use in a method of modulating the expression of one or more genes. Also disclosed are uses of microwave energy for modulating the expression of one or more genes in tissues, tissue samples and biopsies.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Scientific apparatus and instruments;, namely microscopes and microwave systems; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electricity limiters; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images; calculating machines, data processing equipment and computer recorded media, computer hardware and firmware;, namely, e-books, featuring microwaves and medical technology recorded on computer software; software downloadable from the internet; downloadable electronic publications; controlled impedance microwave feedthroughs; high pressure microwave supply apparatus for diamond deposition; masers and microwave amplifiers; microwave antenna for the reception of satellite data; microwave antenna for the reception of television signals; microwave antennae; microwave apparatus for communication; microwave apparatus for laboratory use; microwave cables with connector; microwave communications apparatus; microwave communications instruments; microwave components; microwave connectors; microwave decomposing apparatus being scientific laboratory apparatus; microwave detectors [radar]; microwave engineering design software; microwave filters; microwave instruments; microwave ovens for experimental purposes; microwave sensing apparatus; microwave sensing heads for fitting to bins; microwave sensing heads for fitting to mixers; microwave tubes; microwave type intruder sensors; pulse code modulation apparatus for transmission via microwave; pulse code modulation instruments for transmission via microwave; wave filters adapted for use with microwaves; wave meters adapted for use with microwaves; wave receivers adapted for use with microwaves; antennas for the reception of electromagnetic waves, Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, surgical instruments and medical x-ray film; analysing apparatus for medical purposes,namely, x-ray diasgnostic apparatus; analysis (apparatus for use in medical)-; analysis apparatus for medical use; analytical instruments for medical use; medical analysis apparatus, namely, blood analysis; apparatus for applying laser radiation; apparatus for medical analysis, namely, apparatus for blood analysis; medicval radiation aparatus, namely, apparatus for applying laser rradiation; apparatus for medical diagnostic purposes; apparatus for medical purposes, namely blood analysis; apparatus for medical testing; apparatus for medical use; apparatus for producing oscillatory waves for medical application; apparatus for producing ultrasonic waves for medical application; apparatus for the application of laser radiation for medical purposes; apparatus for use in the generation of laser radiation for medical purposes; electrical apparatus for medical treatment; electrical appliances for medical purposes; electrically operated medical apparatus; electro medical apparatus; electro medical instruments; electronic apparatus for medical purposes; electronic apparatus for medical use with computers; electronic medical apparatus; electronic medical instruments; high frequency coagulation apparatus for medical purposes; high frequency coagulation devices for medical purposes; high frequency coagulation instruments for medical purposes; high frequency cutting apparatus for medical purposes; high frequency cutting devices for medical purposes; high frequency cutting instruments for medical purposes; high frequency generators for use in medical treatment; laser beam delivery apparatus for medical use; laser beam delivery instruments for medical use; laser cutting apparatus for medical use; laser cutting tools for medical use; laser devices for medical application; laser installations for medical use; laser instruments for medical use; laser light transmitting apparatus for medical use; laser light treatment apparatus for medical use; laser light treatment instruments for medical use; laser machining tools for medical use; laser scalpels for medical use; lasers capable of producing pulsating laser beams [for medical use]; lasers for medical purposes; lasers incorporating optical fibres for medical use; magnetic field generators for medical use; magnetic resonance imaging apparatus for medical purposes; magnetic resonance imaging apparatus for medical use in diagnostic evaluation; magnetic resonance imaging instruments for medical purposes; magnetic resonance imaging spectrometers for medical use; magnetic treatment apparatus for medical use; medical apparatus and instruments; medical apparatus for producing laser radiation; medical apparatus incorporating lasers; medical electronic diagnostic apparatus; medical electronic therapeutic apparatus; medical instruments; medical instruments for application in animal bodies; medical instruments for application in human bodies; medical instruments for application on animal bodies; medical instruments for application on human bodies; medical instruments for the removal of warts; medical instruments incorporating lasers; medical laser apparatus; medical laser beam apparatus; medical lasers; medical measuring apparatus for measurements on skin; medical testing apparatus; medical testing instruments; medical therapy apparatus; medical therapy instruments; high technology electrical apparatus for medical diagnosis; high technology electrical apparatus for medical treatment purposes; high technology electronic apparatus for medical diagnosis; high technology electronic apparatus for medical treatment purposes; shock wave apparatus for medical use; sources of electromagnetic fields for use in medical diagnosis; sources of electromagnetic fields for use in medical treatment; sources of magnetic fields for use in medical diagnosis; sources of magnetic fields for use in medical treatment; sources of ultrasonic fields for use in medical diagnosis; sources of ultrasonic fields for use in medical treatment; test apparatus for medical use; testing apparatus for medical purposes; vaporizers for medical purposes; detection apparatus for medical use employing electromagnetic waves; electromagnetic medical apparatus; electromagnetic wave apparatus for use in therapy; electromagnetic wave therapeutic instruments; scalpels emitting electromagnetic rays; sources of electromagnetic fields for use in medical diagnosis; sources of electromagnetic fields for use in medical treatment; hyperthermia apparatus for the treatment of diseases of the prostate; hyperthermia apparatus for the treatment of urinary diseases; coagulation instruments; high frequency coagulation apparatus for dental purposes; high frequency coagulation apparatus for medical purposes; high frequency coagulation devices for dental purposes; high frequency coagulation devices for medical purposes; high frequency coagulation instruments dental purposes; high frequency coagulation instruments for medical purposes; high frequency cutting apparatus for dental purposes; high frequency cutting apparatus for medical purposes; high frequency cutting devices for dental purposes; high frequency cutting devices for medical purposes; high frequency cutting instruments for dental purposes; high frequency cutting instruments for medical purposes; high frequency generators for use in medical treatment; high frequency surgical apparatus and instruments; apparatus for the heat treatment of cancer; apparatus for the thermal treatment of cancer; apparatus for the treatment of cancer; apparatus for the heat treatment of cancer; cushions (heating-), electric for medical purposes; cushions [pads] (heating-), for medical purposes; deep heat massage apparatus Custom design of microwave products; calibration services relating to medical apparatus; design of medical apparatus; development of test equipment for medical apparatus; medical research laboratory services; medical research; computer software design, namely, writing of computer programs for medical applications; scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, namely, medical research Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings and animals; medical analysis for the diagnosis and treatment of persons; medical clinic services ; hiring of medical apparatus in the nature of rental of medical apparatus; hiring of medical appliances; in the nature of hiring medical appliances hiring of medical instruments in the nature of rental of medical instruments; medical analysis services for the diagnosis of cancer; medical assistance; medical services for the treatment of conditions of the human body;, namely medical services for the treatment of skin cancer; medical services for treatment of the skin diseases; medical treatment services, namely mdeical treatment of infetility; rental of equipment for medical purposes, namely medical equipment rental; rental of medical apparatus; services for the provision of medical facilities, namely leasing of facilities that medical professionals can use on an as-needed basis; heat therapy treatments
3.
ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY DELIVERY APPARATUS AND METHOD
An electromagnetic energy delivery apparatus comprises: an amplifier; an amplifier input configured to provide to the amplifier a signal to be amplified; bias circuitry configured to provide a bias signal to the amplifier, wherein amplifying of the input signal by the amplifier is dependent on the bias signal provided by the bias circuitry; an amplifier output configured to provide an output signal comprising an amplified version of the input signal, for providing energy delivery to a radiating element to produce electromagnetic radiation; and a controller configured to control operation of the bias circuitry to provide a time- varying bias signal thereby to provide a desired time variation of the output signal.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
H03F 3/19 - High-frequency amplifiers, e.g. radio frequency amplifiers with semiconductor devices only
H03G 3/00 - Gain control in amplifiers or frequency changers
A radio frequency (RF) or microwave energy applicator device (10) for applying radio frequency or microwave radiation to a target (22), the applicator (10) comprising: an energy generator module (12) for generating RF or microwave energy, wherein the energy generator module (12) comprises an energy output (16) for outputting said generated energy; a radiating structure (14) for radiating RF or microwave radiation to the target wherein the radiating structure (14) comprises an energy input (18), wherein the energy generator module (12) and the radiating structure (14) are coupled to provide the energy output (16) of the energy generator module (12) and the energy input (18) of the radiating structure (14) at a transmission interface (20); wherein the transmission interface (20) comprises at least one transmission feature comprising a size, dimension and/or shape selected so that at least part of the energy provided to the transmission interface (20) is transmitted to the radiating structure (18) and/or at least part of the energy provided to the transmission interface (20) is reflected.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
H01Q 5/47 - Imbricated or interleaved structuresCombined or electromagnetically coupled arrangements, e.g. comprising two or more non-connected fed radiating elements using two or more feeds in association with a common reflecting, diffracting or refracting device with a coaxial arrangement of the feeds
Apparatus for electromagnetic treatment of at least one pathogen in air or other gas, comprises a waveguide structure including a treatment region within the waveguide structure, wherein the treatment region is configured to receive the air or other gas that contains the at least one pathogen, means for providing electromagnetic radiation to the treatment region, and at least one structure permeable to the air or other gas and that is configured to at least partially confine the electromagnetic radiation, wherein the at least one permeable structure forms at least one boundary of the treatment region.
The disclosure is based on the finding that microwave energy may be used to modulate, for example up- or down- regulate the expression of certain genes. For example, where a disease or condition is associated with the aberrant expression of a particular gene or genes, microwave energy may be used to modulate the expression of those genes, thereby resolving and/or improving one or more of the symptoms of the disease or condition. Disclosed is a microwave system or microwave-generating apparatus, for use in a method of modulating the expression of one or more genes. Also disclosed are uses of microwave energy for modulating the expression of one or more genes in tissues, tissue samples and biopsies.
A portable test apparatus for testing an RF/microwave treatment system may include a connector configured for connection to a generator or amplifier of the treatment system and/or to a distal end of a reusable transmission cable of the treatment system, a measurement device configured for measuring RF/microwave energy received through the connector and a test controller. The test controller may be configured to run at least one test of a set of tests for testing the treatment system, at least some of the set of tests comprising using the measurement device to measure RF/microwave energy supplied by a generator or amplifier of the treatment system to a proximal end of the reusable transmission cable and transmitted through the reusable transmission cable to the connector and analyse and/or record and/or output results of the set of tests.
G01R 31/28 - Testing of electronic circuits, e.g. by signal tracer
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
G01R 31/58 - Testing of lines, cables or conductors
A microwave system comprises: a microwave generator; a controller configured to control the microwave generator to generate microwave energy having a selected operational frequency or range of frequencies; a microwave cable configured to deliver the microwave energy to a microwave antenna extending from or coupled to a distal end of the microwave cable; and the microwave antenna, the microwave antenna comprising a plurality of slots distributed along a portion of the microwave antenna, wherein a width of the slots varies with distance along the portion of the microwave antenna.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
The present disclosure provides compositions, medicaments and methods for treating or preventing disorders, conditions and/or diseases affecting keratinised structures or tissues such as, for example, nails.
A filtering device for use in a medical microwave delivery system is disclosed. The filtering device comprises a DC block and a microwave absorbing element. The microwave absorbing element is disposed around the DC block and/or around one or more elements within the DC block. Also disclosed is a medical microwave delivery system comprising a microwave generator system and the filtering device, wherein the filtering device is coupled to an output of the microwave generator system.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
H01P 1/20 - Frequency-selective devices, e.g. filters
A microwave apparatus comprises: a microwave feed line configured to deliver microwave energy having a selected operational frequency or range of frequencies to a radiating element extending from or coupled to a distal end of the microwave feed line; the radiating element; and a reactive element formed in or on the microwave feed line; wherein the operational frequency or range of frequencies is selected such that the reactive element both provides a desired degree of match between an impedance of the radiating element and an impedance of the microwave feed line, and reduces or eliminates surface currents flowing on a ground of the feed line.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A microwave system, comprises: a microwave generator; a microwave applicator for delivering microwave radiation generated by the microwave generator to a surface, wherein the microwave applicator is moveable relative to the surface; one or more sensors for sensing at least one of a position, an orientation, an acceleration, a speed and/or a velocity of the microwave applicator, and a controller configured to monitor sensor output from the one or more sensors and further configured to control one or more operational parameters of the microwave system based at least on the monitored sensor output.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A system comprises a surgical robot comprising a moveable robotic arm; a radiating applicator positioned at a distal end of the robotic arm, wherein the robotic arm is configured to move the radiating applicator to a desired operational position; and an energy source positioned on a distal portion of the robotic arm, in proximity to the radiating applicator, wherein the energy source is configured to provide RF or microwave energy to the radiating applicator for radiation by the radiating applicator.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A microwave antenna apparatus comprises a radiating element configured to perform a treatment, the treatment comprising heating a volume of tissue using microwave radiation emitted from the radiating element; a cooling structure arranged for flowing a coolant through at least one lumen of the cooling structure during the treatment; and a controller configured to control the flow of coolant such as to provide a first flow rate of coolant through the at least one lumen during a first period of the treatment and to provide a second, different flow rate of coolant through the at least one lumen during a second, later period of the treatment.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
15.
ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY DELIVERY APPARATUS AND METHOD
An electromagnetic energy delivery apparatus comprises: an amplifier; an amplifier input configured to provide to the amplifier a signal to be amplified; bias circuitry configured to provide a bias signal to the amplifier, wherein amplifying of the input signal by the amplifier is dependent on the bias signal provided by the bias circuitry; an amplifier output configured to provide an output signal comprising an amplified version of the input signal, for providing energy delivery to a radiating element to produce electromagnetic radiation; and a controller configured to control operation of the bias circuitry to provide a time- varying bias signal thereby to provide a desired time variation of the output signal.
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
H03G 3/00 - Gain control in amplifiers or frequency changers
A radio frequency (RF) or microwave energy applicator device (10) for applying radio frequency or microwave radiation to a target (22), the applicator (10) comprising: an energy generator module (12) for generating RF or microwave energy, wherein the energy generator module (12) comprises an energy output (16) for outputting said generated energy; a radiating structure (14) for radiating RF or microwave radiation to the target wherein the radiating structure (14) comprises an energy input (18), wherein the energy generator module (12) and the radiating structure (14) are coupled to provide the energy output (16) of the energy generator module (12) and the energy input (18) of the radiating structure (14) at a transmission interface (20); wherein the transmission interface (20) comprises at least one transmission feature comprising a size, dimension and/or shape selected so that at least part of the energy provided to the transmission interface (20) is transmitted to the radiating structure (18) and/or at least part of the energy provided to the transmission interface (20) is reflected.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Scientific apparatus and instruments; apparatus and
instruments for conducting, switching, transforming,
accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity;
apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of
sound or images; calculating machines, data processing
equipment and computers; recorded media, computer hardware
and firmware; computer software; software downloadable from
the internet; downloadable electronic publications;
controlled impedance microwave feedthroughs; high pressure
microwave supply apparatus for diamond deposition; masers
[microwave amplifiers]; microwave antenna for the reception
of satellite data; microwave antenna for the reception of
television signals; microwave antennae; microwave apparatus
for communication; microwave apparatus for laboratory use;
microwave cables with connector; microwave communications
apparatus; microwave communications instruments; microwave
components; microwave connectors; microwave decomposing
apparatus being scientific laboratory apparatus; microwave
detectors [radar]; microwave engineering design software;
microwave filters; microwave instruments; microwave ovens
for experimental purposes; microwave sensing apparatus;
microwave sensing heads for fitting to bins; microwave
sensing heads for fitting to mixers; microwave tubes;
microwave type intruder sensors; pulse code modulation
apparatus for transmission via microwave; pulse code
modulation instruments for transmission via microwave; wave
filters adapted for use with microwaves; wave meters adapted
for use with microwaves; wave receivers adapted for use with
microwaves; antennas for the reception of electromagnetic
waves; antennas for the transmission of electromagnetic
waves; apparatus for receiving electromagnetic radiation;
detection apparatus employing electromagnetic waves [other
than for medical use]; electromagnetic apparatus for the
communication of information; high frequency generators,
other than for medical use; wireless high frequency
transmission instruments; radio-frequency antennas;
radio-frequency components; radio-frequency filters;
radio-frequency modulators; radio-frequency power meters;
radio-frequency receivers; radio-frequency transmitter; heat
sequence apparatus for biochemical reactions; heat sinks for
conducting heat away from electrical components. Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments; analysing apparatus for medical purposes;
analysis (apparatus for use in medical)-; analysis apparatus
for medical use; analytical instruments for medical use;
apparatus for analysis [for medical use]; apparatus for
applying laser radiation [for medical purposes]; apparatus
for medical analysis; apparatus for medical diagnosis;
apparatus for medical diagnostic purposes; apparatus for
medical purposes; apparatus for medical testing; apparatus
for medical use; apparatus for producing oscillatory waves
for medical application; apparatus for producing ultrasonic
waves for medical application; apparatus for the application
of laser radiation for medical purposes; apparatus for use
in the generation of laser radiation for medical purposes;
electrical apparatus for medical treatment; electrical
appliances for medical purposes; electrically operated
medical apparatus; electro medical apparatus; electro
medical instruments; electronic apparatus for medical
purposes; electronic apparatus for medical use with
computers; electronic medical apparatus; electronic medical
instruments; high frequency coagulation apparatus for
medical purposes; high frequency coagulation devices for
medical purposes; high frequency coagulation instruments for
medical purposes; high frequency cutting apparatus for
medical purposes; high frequency cutting devices for medical
purposes; high frequency cutting instruments for medical
purposes; high frequency generators for use in medical
treatment; laser beam delivery apparatus for medical use;
laser beam delivery instruments for medical use; laser
cutting apparatus for medical use; laser cutting tools for
medical use; laser devices for medical application; laser
installations for medical use; laser instruments for medical
use; laser light transmitting apparatus for medical use;
laser light treatment apparatus for medical use; laser light
treatment instruments for medical use; laser machining tools
for medical use; laser scalpels for medical use; lasers
capable of producing pulsating laser beams [for medical
use]; lasers for medical purposes; lasers incorporating
optical fibres for medical use; magnetic field generators
for medical use; magnetic resonance imaging apparatus for
medical purposes; magnetic resonance imaging apparatus for
medical use in diagnostic evaluation; magnetic resonance
imaging instruments for medical purposes; magnetic resonance
imaging spectrometers for medical use; magnetic treatment
apparatus for medical use; medical apparatus and
instruments; medical apparatus for producing laser
radiation; medical apparatus incorporating lasers; medical
electronic diagnostic apparatus; medical electronic
therapeutic apparatus; medical instruments; medical
instruments for application in animal bodies; medical
instruments for application in human bodies; medical
instruments for application on animal bodies; medical
instruments for application on human bodies; medical
instruments for the removal of warts; medical instruments
incorporating lasers; medical laser apparatus; medical laser
beam apparatus; medical lasers; medical measuring apparatus
for measurements on skin; medical testing apparatus; medical
testing instruments; medical therapy apparatus; medical
therapy instruments; high technology electrical apparatus
for medical diagnosis; high technology electrical apparatus
for medical treatment purposes; high technology electronic
apparatus for medical diagnosis; high technology electronic
apparatus for medical treatment purposes; shock wave
apparatus for medical use; sources of electromagnetic fields
for use in medical diagnosis; sources of electromagnetic
fields for use in medical treatment; sources of magnetic
fields for use in medical diagnosis; sources of magnetic
fields for use in medical treatment; sources of ultrasonic
fields for use in medical diagnosis; sources of ultrasonic
fields for use in medical treatment; test apparatus for
medical use; testing apparatus for medical purposes;
vaporizers for medical purposes; detection apparatus for
medical use employing electromagnetic waves; electromagnetic
medical apparatus; electromagnetic wave apparatus for use in
therapy; electromagnetic wave therapeutic instruments;
scalpels emitting electromagnetic rays; sources of
electromagnetic fields for use in medical diagnosis; sources
of electromagnetic fields for use in medical treatment;
hyperthermia apparatus for the treatment of diseases of the
prostate; hyperthermia apparatus for the treatment of
urinary diseases; coagulation instruments; high frequency
coagulation apparatus for dental purposes; high frequency
coagulation apparatus for medical purposes; high frequency
coagulation devices for dental purposes; high frequency
coagulation devices for medical purposes; high frequency
coagulation instruments dental purposes; high frequency
coagulation instruments for medical purposes; high frequency
cutting apparatus for dental purposes; high frequency
cutting apparatus for medical purposes; high frequency
cutting devices for dental purposes; high frequency cutting
devices for medical purposes; high frequency cutting
instruments for dental purposes; high frequency cutting
instruments for medical purposes; high frequency generators
for use in medical treatment; high frequency surgical
apparatus and instruments; apparatus for the heat treatment
of cancer; apparatus for the thermal treatment of cancer;
apparatus for the treatment of cancer; apparatus for the
heat treatment of cancer; cushions (heating-), electric for
medical purposes; cushions [pads] (heating-), for medical
purposes; deep heat massage apparatus; electric heating
appliances for medical therapeutic use; electrical heating
apparatus for medical [therapeutic] use; electrical heating
pads for medical [treatment] use; electrically heated
clothing for medical use; heat pads for therapeutic
treatment; heat therapy apparatus; heat therapy instruments;
heat treatment apparatus; heat treatment installations
[therapeutic]; heating apparatus for medical purposes;
heating cushions [pads], electric for medical purposes;
heating cushions [pads], non-electric for medical purposes;
medical apparatus for heat exposure sterilisation; medical
heating units with body contact applicators; pads
(heating-), electric, for medical purposes; thermal
protective aids [heated] for medical use. Custom design of microwave products; calibration services
relating to medical apparatus; design of medical apparatus;
development of test equipment for medical apparatus; medical
laboratory services; medical research; writing of computer
programs for medical applications; scientific and
technological services and research and design relating
thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design
and development of computer hardware and software; design
services; design of apparatus for heating; design of
heating; planning [design] of heating apparatus. Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty
care for human beings or animals; medical analysis for the
diagnosis and treatment of persons; clinic services
(medical-); hiring of medical apparatus; hiring of medical
appliances; hiring of medical instruments; medical analysis
services; medical assistance; medical services; medical
services for the treatment of conditions of the human body;
medical services for treatment of the skin; medical
treatment services; rental of equipment for medical
purposes; rental of medical apparatus; services for the
provision of medical facilities; heat therapy [medical].
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments; high frequency generators for use in medical
treatment; scientific electrical apparatus for medical
treatment purposes; scientific electronic apparatus for
medical treatment purposes; sources of electromagnetic
fields for use in medical treatment; sources of magnetic
fields for use in medical treatment; sources of ultrasonic
fields for use in medical treatment; sources of
electromagnetic fields for use in medical treatment; high
frequency generators for use in medical treatment; lasers
for surgical and medical use; lasers for dental use; lasers
for the cosmetic therapy of the face and skin; surgical and
medical apparatus and instruments for use in medical
procedures; parts and fittings for the foregoing.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments; electrical apparatus for medical treatment;
high frequency generators for use in medical treatment;
scientific electrical apparatus for medical treatment
purposes; scientific electronic apparatus for medical
treatment purposes; sources of electromagnetic fields for
use in medical treatment; sources of magnetic fields for use
in medical treatment; sources of ultrasonic fields for use
in medical treatment; sources of electromagnetic fields for
use in medical treatment; high frequency generators for use
in medical treatment.
Apparatus for electromagnetic treatment of at least one pathogen in air or other gas, comprises a waveguide structure including a treatment region within the waveguide structure, wherein the treatment region is configured to receive the air or other gas that contains the at least one pathogen, means for providing electromagnetic radiation to the treatment region, and at least one structure permeable to the air or other gas and that is configured to at least partially confine the electromagnetic radiation, wherein the at least one permeable structure forms at least one boundary of the treatment region.
The present disclosure provides microwave-based methods for the modulation of certain genes and immunomodulatory factors. The various methods described herein may be used to modulate the expression of one or more genes thought to be beneficial in and/or associated with, the treatment and/or prevention of a disease and/or condition of the skin.
A microwave system comprises: a microwave generator; and a microwave cable apparatus comprising a coaxial cable, wherein an exposed distal portion of an inner conductor of the coaxial cable is longer than an outer conductor of the coaxial cable, and wherein at least part of the exposed distal portion of the inner conductor is bent with respect to a longitudinal axis of the coaxial cable, thereby to provide a directional radiating element; wherein the microwave generator is configured to provide microwave energy to the cable apparatus at a frequency that provides directional radiation of microwave energy having a desired directionality from the radiating element.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
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(1) Instruments and apparatus for controlling electric current, namely, electrical controllers for magnetic bearing control; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, namely, audio recorders, digital video recorders, digital voice recorders, telephone recorders, video recorders; calculating machines, data processing equipment, namely, card punching and sorting machines for data processing, computer hardware for data processing; recorded media, namely audio tape recordings, CD music recordings, digital versatile discs containing recordings of television shows and movies, discs bearing video recordings, computer hardware and computer firmware for programming of function of hardware computer network; downloadable computer software for medical research in the field of microwave technology for dermatology, cardiology, oncology, and treatment of HPV infections; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books; controlled impedance microwave feedthroughs; masers; microwave antenna for the reception of satellite data; microwave antenna for the reception of television signals; microwave antennae; microwave antennas; microwave ovens for laboratory use; microwave cables with connector; radio frequency and microwave components and equipment, namely, electrical adaptors; wave meters adapted for use with microwaves; microwave connectors; microwave filters; microwave ovens for experimental purposes; microwave sensing heads for fitting to bins; microwave sensing heads for fitting to mixers; microwave tubes; microwave type intruder sensors; magnetrons for use in generating alternating currents at microwave frequencies; pulse code modulation instruments for transmission via microwave; wave filters adapted for use with microwaves; wave meters adapted for use with microwaves; wave receivers adapted for use with microwaves; antennas for the reception of electromagnetic waves; antennas for the transmission of electromagnetic waves; electromagnetic measuring detectors; electromagnetic frequency detectors; electromagnetic relays; radio transmission towers; satellite dishes for satellite transmissions; radio-frequency antennas; radio frequency and microwave components and equipment, namely, electrical adaptors; radio frequency connectors; radio frequency generators for supplying radio-frequency energy; radio-frequency filters; radio-frequency modulators; radio-frequency power meters; radio-frequency receivers; radio-frequency transmitter; electric heat sequencers; heat sinks for conducting heat away from electrical components
(2) Electrical apparatus for medical treatment, namely, medical kits comprising of oil and tubing for use with ultrasound apparatus and parts therefor; medical and surgical knives and cutters for cutting human or animal tissue and organs; laser beam delivery apparatus for medical use; laser beam delivery instruments for medical use; laser cutting apparatus for medical use; laser cutting tools for medical use; laser devices for medical application; laser installations for medical use; laser instruments for medical use; laser light transmitting apparatus for medical use; laser light treatment apparatus for medical use; laser light treatment instruments for medical use; laser machining tools for medical use; laser scalpels for medical use; lasers capable of producing pulsating laser beams [for medical use]; lasers for medical purposes; lasers incorporating optical fibres for medical use; magnetic resonance imaging apparatus for medical purposes; magnetic resonance imaging apparatus for medical use in diagnostic evaluation; magnetic resonance imaging instruments for medical purposes; magnetic resonance imaging spectrometers for medical use; medical apparatus for producing laser radiation; medical apparatus incorporating lasers; medical instruments for the removal of warts; medical instruments incorporating lasers; medical laser apparatus; medical laser beam apparatus; medical lasers; medical measuring apparatus for measurements on skin; vaporizers for medical purposes; scalpels emitting electromagnetic rays; hyperthermia apparatus for the treatment of diseases of the prostate; hyperthermia apparatus for the treatment of urinary diseases; high frequency coagulation apparatus for dental purposes; high frequency coagulation apparatus for medical purposes; high frequency coagulation devices for dental purposes; high frequency coagulation instruments dental purposes; high frequency cutting apparatus for dental purposes; high frequency cutting devices for dental purposes; high frequency cutting instruments for dental purposes; apparatus for the heat treatment of cancer; apparatus for the thermal treatment of cancer; apparatus for the treatment of cancer; electric heating cushions for medical purposes; heating cushions pads for medical purposes; vibrators massagers; electric heating pads for therapeutic purposes; electrical heating pads for medical treatment use in the field of dermatology and treatment of skin problems; heat pads for therapeutic treatment; heat therapy apparatus; heat therapy instruments, namely, heating packs for therapeutic purposes; heating cushions pads, electric for medical purposes in the field of dermatology and treatment of skin problems; heating cushions pads, non-electric for medical purposes; medical apparatus for heat exposure sterilisation; medical heating units with body contact applicators; heating pads, electric, for medical purposes in the field of dermatology and treatment of skin problems; heated thermal protective aids for medical use, namely, thermal packs for first aid purposes (1) Medical laboratory services; medical research; writing of computer programs for medical applications; medical research in the field of microwave technology for dermatology, cardiology, oncology, and treatment of HPV infections; design and development of computer hardware and software
(2) Medical services in the field of dermatology, cardiology, oncology, and treatment of HPV infections; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals, namely, provision of information, consultancy and advisory services relating to beauty care, and medical and health care services in the field of oral care disorders and conditions; medical analysis for the diagnosis and treatment of persons, namely, molecular medical analysis services for cancer diagnosis and treatment; medical clinics; hiring of medical apparatus; hiring of medical appliances; hiring of medical instruments; information, advisory and consultancy services in the field of medical care and analysis services; emergency medical assistance; health care consultancy in the fields of public health, health assessments, and medical clinic services; medical services for treatment of the skin; information, advisory and consultancy services in the field of medical treatment services; rental of equipment for medical purposes; rental of medical apparatus
A microwave antenna apparatus comprises an electrically conductive ground element defining an aperture, an electrically conductive elongated element extending through the aperture and terminating at a distal end, and one or more dielectric elements. The one or more of the dielectric elements electrically insulate the elongated element and the ground element from one another. The microwave antenna apparatus may be configured for use in radiating microwave energy into surface tissue of a uterine cervix so as to provide a therapeutic effect in one or more regions of the uterine cervix, such as one or more regions of the cervix infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) and/or diagnosed with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) or so as to create the correct biological response in one or more such regions. The microwave antenna apparatus may be configured for localized non-ablative hyperthermia of the surface tissue of the uterine cervix, localized ablation of the surface tissue of the uterine cervix, and/or cauterisation of the surface tissue of the uterine cervix.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
An electromagnetic energy delivery system is configured to deliver energy in specific timing arrangements to improve an immune response. The electromagnetic energy delivery system may comprise a controlled electromagnetic energy source and an electromagnetic energy applicator, wherein the controlled electromagnetic energy source is configured to emit electromagnetic energy according to the specific timing arrangements as defined by a treatment profile which is configured so that the emitted electromagnetic energy stimulates and/or inhibits an immune response in a host when the emitted electromagnetic energy is delivered to the host via the electromagnetic energy applicator. A method of electromagnetic energy delivery,comprises delivering energy in specific timing arrangements to improve an immune response.
A microwave system comprises: a microwave generator; a controller configured to control the microwave generator to generate microwave energy having a selected operational frequency or range of frequencies; a microwave cable configured to deliver the microwave energy to a microwave antenna extending from or coupled to a distal end of the microwave cable; and the microwave antenna, the microwave antenna comprising a plurality of slots distributed along a portion of the microwave antenna, wherein a width of the slots varies with distance along the portion of the microwave antenna.
A portable test apparatus for testing an RF/microwave treatment system, the portable test apparatus comprising: a connector configured for connection to a generator or amplifier of the treatment system and/or to a distal end of a reusable transmission cable of the treatment system; a measurement device configured for measuring RF/microwave energy received through the connector; and a test controller configured to: run at least one test of a set of tests for testing the treatment system, at least some of the set of tests comprising using the measurement device to measure RF/microwave energy supplied by a generator or amplifier of the treatment system to a proximal end of the reusable transmission cable and transmitted through the reusable transmission cable to the connector; and analyse and/or record and/or output results of the set of tests.
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A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric propertiesArrangements for locating electric faultsArrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
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DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENTS USING MICROWAVE ENERGY
A method of treating or preventing an HPV infection or a disease or condition associated with an HPV infection comprises exposing a subject with an HPV infection to microwave energy, where the microwave energy degrades the HPV E6 protein.
A microwave system, comprises: a microwave generator; a microwave applicator for delivering microwave radiation generated by the microwave generator to a surface, wherein the microwave applicator is moveable relative to the surface; one or more sensors for sensing at least one of a position, an orientation, an acceleration, a speed and/or a velocity of the microwave applicator, and a controller configured to monitor sensor output from the one or more sensors and further configured to control one or more operational parameters of the microwave system based at least on the monitored sensor output.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A microwave apparatus comprises: a microwave feed line configured to deliver microwave energy having a selected operational frequency or range of frequencies to a radiating element extending from or coupled to a distal end of the microwave feed line; the radiating element; and a reactive element formed in or on the microwave feed line; wherein the operational frequency or range of frequencies is selected such that the reactive element both provides a desired degree of match between an impedance of the radiating element and an impedance of the microwave feed line, and reduces or eliminates surface currents flowing on a ground of the feed line.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A filtering device for use in a medical microwave delivery system is disclosed. The filtering device comprises a DC block and a microwave absorbing element. The microwave absorbing element is disposed around the DC block and/or around one or more elements within the DC block. Also disclosed is a medical microwave delivery system comprising a microwave generator system and the filtering device, wherein the filtering device is coupled to an output of the microwave generator system.
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A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A system comprises a surgical robot comprising a moveable robotic arm; a radiating applicator positioned at a distal end of the robotic arm, wherein the robotic arm is configured to move the radiating applicator to a desired operational position; and an energy source positioned on a distal portion of the robotic arm, in proximity to the radiating applicator, wherein the energy source is configured to provide RF or microwave energy to the radiating applicator for radiation by the radiating applicator.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A microwave antenna apparatus comprises a radiating element configured to perform a treatment, the treatment comprising heating a volume of tissue using microwave radiation emitted from the radiating element; a cooling structure arranged for flowing a coolant through at least one lumen of the cooling structure during the treatment; and a controller configured to control the flow of coolant such as to provide a first flow rate of coolant through the at least one lumen during a first period of the treatment and to provide a second, different flow rate of coolant through the at least one lumen during a second, later period of the treatment.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
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MICROWAVE APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD
A microwave system comprises: a microwave generator; and a microwave cable apparatus comprising a coaxial cable, wherein an exposed distal portion of an inner conductor of the coaxial cable is longer than an outer conductor of the coaxial cable, and wherein at least part of the exposed distal portion of the inner conductor is bent with respect to a longitudinal axis of the coaxial cable, thereby to provide a directional radiating element; wherein the microwave generator is configured to provide microwave energy to the cable apparatus at a frequency that provides directional radiation of microwave energy having a desired directionality from the radiating element.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
An electromagnetic energy delivery system is configured to deliver energy in specific timing arrangements to improve an immune response. The electromagnetic energy delivery system may comprise a controlled electromagnetic energy source and an electromagnetic energy applicator, wherein the controlled electromagnetic energy source is configured to emit electromagnetic energy according to the specific timing arrangements as defined by a treatment profile which is configured so that the emitted electromagnetic energy stimulates and/or inhibits an immune response in a host when the emitted electromagnetic energy is delivered to the host via the electromagnetic energy applicator. A method of electromagnetic energy delivery,comprises delivering energy in specific timing arrangements to improve an immune response.
A microwave antenna apparatus comprises an electrically conductive ground element defining an aperture, an electrically conductive elongated element extending through the aperture and terminating at a distal end, and one or more dielectric elements. The one or more of the dielectric elements electrically insulate the elongated element and the ground element from one another. The microwave antenna apparatus may be configured for use in radiating microwave energy into surface tissue of a uterine cervix so as to provide a therapeutic effect in one or more regions of the uterine cervix, such as one or more regions of the cervix infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) and/or diagnosed with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) or so as to create the correct biological response in one or more such regions. The microwave antenna apparatus may be configured for localized non-ablative hyperthermia of the surface tissue of the uterine cervix, localized ablation of the surface tissue of the uterine cervix, and/or cauterisation of the surface tissue of the uterine cervix.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
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Microwave applicator and method of forming a microwave applicator
A method of forming a microwave applicator comprising forming a body comprising dielectric material so that there is a void in the dielectric material, and depositing conductive material in the void to form a feed for coupling energy into the dielectric material.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
Described herein are methods and apparatus for treating or preventing epidermal dysplasias, including, for example, dysplastic epidermal lesions and dermatological pre-cancerous disease.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
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Apparatus and method for the treatment of melanoma
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A microwave system comprises a microwave generator and a microwave cable apparatus comprising a coaxial cable having a diagonally-angled end surface, wherein the microwave generator is configured to provide microwave energy to the cable apparatus at a frequency that provides directional radiation of microwave energy having a desired directionality from the diagonally-angled end surface.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
The present invention provides heat and heat based treatments that may be used to modulate, inhibit and/or prevent one or more of the processes that contribute to certain vascular and/or arterial complications.
A61P 9/10 - Drugs for disorders of the cardiovascular system for treating ischaemic or atherosclerotic diseases, e.g. antianginal drugs, coronary vasodilators, drugs for myocardial infarction, retinopathy, cerebrovascula insufficiency, renal arteriosclerosis
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Heat and heat based treatments that may be used to modulate, inhibit and/or prevent one or more of the processes that contribute to certain vascular and/or arterial complications.
A61P 9/10 - Drugs for disorders of the cardiovascular system for treating ischaemic or atherosclerotic diseases, e.g. antianginal drugs, coronary vasodilators, drugs for myocardial infarction, retinopathy, cerebrovascula insufficiency, renal arteriosclerosis
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A microwave system comprises a microwave generator and a microwave cable apparatus comprising a coaxial cable having a diagonally-angled end surface, wherein the microwave generator is configured to provide microwave energy to the cable apparatus at a frequency that provides directional radiation of microwave energy having a desired directionality from the diagonally-angled end surface.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
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Method and apparatus for the treatment, management and/or control of pain
Methods and apparatus for the treatment, management and/or control of pain, in particular pain associated with, or caused or contributed to by, certain dermatological conditions.
A medical microwave delivery system comprises a microwave generator for providing microwave energy, wherein the microwave generator is electrically isolated from an electrical earth of the medical microwave delivery system, a coaxial cable configured to transfer microwave energy from the microwave generator, and a ferrite element configured to at least partially surround at least part of the coaxial cable.
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
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A connector apparatus for connecting to a cable assembly that comprises coaxial cable and at least one wire and/or fluid conduit and/or further layer, wherein the connector apparatus comprises a housing that houses a connector and at least one further connector, wherein the connector is configured to electrically connect to the coaxial cable when the connector apparatus and the cable assembly are in an engaged state, the at least one further connector is configured to connect to the at least one wire and/or fluid conduit and/or further layer when the connector apparatus and the cable assembly are in the engaged state, the connector is configured to allow free rotation relative to the connector of the coaxial cable around an axis when the coaxial cable is electrically connected to the connector in the engaged state.
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47.
Apparatus and method for determining a status of a medical device component
An apparatus for determining a status of a medical device component is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one fusible component to indicate whether the medical device component has been used, and at least one reference component having at least one reference property that is representative of the presence, identity or type of the medical device component. The reference component is non-fusible under ordinary operating conditions.
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Microwave applicator and method of forming a microwave applicator
A method of forming a microwave applicator comprising forming a body comprising dielectric material so that there is a void in the dielectric material, and depositing conductive material in the void to form a feed for coupling energy into the dielectric material.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A connector apparatus for connecting to a cable assembly that comprises coaxial cable and at least one wire and/or fluid conduit and/or further layer, wherein the connector apparatus comprises a housing that houses a connector and at least one further connector, wherein the connector is configured to eiectrically connect to the coaxial cable when the connector apparatus and the cable assembly are in an engaged state, the at least one further connector is configured to connect to the at least one wire and/or fluid conduit and/or further layer when the connector apparatus and the cable assembly are in the engaged state, the connector is configured to allow free rotation relative to the connecto of the coaxial cable around an axis when the coaxial cable is electrically connected to the connector in the engaged state.
Apparatus for determining a status of a medical device component, wherein the apparatus comprises at least one fusible component to indicate whether the medical device component has been used, and at least one reference component having at least one reference property that is representative of the presence, identity or type of the medical device component, wherein the reference component is non-fusible under ordinary operating conditions.
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
51.
A MICROWAVE APPLICATOR AND METHOD OF FORMING A MICROWAVE APPLICATOR
A method of forming a microwave applicator comprising forming a body comprising dielectric material so that there is a void in the dielectric material, and depositing conductive material in the void to form a feed for coupling energy into the dielectric material.
An apparatus (20) for use as an amplifier has a transistor (26) for providing signal amplification, a heat pipe or circulated fluid heat sink (22) and a thermal interface device (24) for providing mechanical and thermal connection between the transistor (26) and the heat sink (22). In use, to facilitate efficient transfer of heat/thermal energy from the transistor (26) to the heat sink (22), the plate (24) is provided between the heat sink (22) and the transistor (26). The plate (24) connects the heat sink (22) to the transistor (26) and provides a thermal conduit therebetween.
A method of treating or preventing a nail disorder comprises administering to a subject having/suffering from or susceptible/predisposed to, said nail disorder, a therapeutically effective amount or dose of microwave energy.
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A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
A microwave apparatus comprises a microwave source for providing a microwave signal, connectable to a load; control means configured in operation to vary over a frequency range a frequency of the microwave signal provided by the source; a microwave detector for performing microwave measurements, arranged to receive reflections from and/or transmissions to the load in operation and to perform a plurality of measurements, each measurement corresponding to a respective one of a plurality of different frequencies of the frequency range; and means for determining from the plurality of measurements a measure of reflection and/or a measure of transmission.
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A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
55.
Apparatus and method for the treatment of dermatological diseases or conditions
The invention provides methods and apparatus for the treatment of dermatological conditions, including, for example, viral infections, microbial infections, cancers, dermatological conditions and particularly infections of the skin caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).
An apparatus (20) for use as an amplifier has a transistor (26) for providing signal amplification, a heat pipe or circulated fluid heat sink (22) and a thermal interface device (24) for providing mechanical and thermal connection between the transistor (26) and the heat sink (22). In use, to facilitate efficient transfer of heat/thermal energy from the transistor (26) to the heat sink (22), the plate (24) is provided between the heat sink (22) and the transistor (26). The plate (24) connects the heat sink (22) to the transistor (26) and provides a thermal conduit therebetween.
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A microwave apparatus comprises a microwave source for providing a microwave signal, connectable to a load; control means configured in operation to vary over a frequency range a frequency of the microwave signal provided by the source; a microwave detector for performing microwave measurements, arranged to receive reflections from and/or transmissions to the load in operation and to perform a plurality of measurements, each measurement corresponding to a respective one of a plurality of different frequencies of the frequency range; and means for determining from the plurality of measurements a measure of reflection and/or a measure of transmission.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A microwave apparatus comprises a microwave source for providing a microwave signal, connectable to a load; control means configured in operation to vary over a frequency range a frequency of the microwave signal provided by the source; a microwave detector for performing microwave measurements, arranged to receive reflections from and/or transmissions to the load in operation and to perform a plurality of measurements, each measurement corresponding to a respective one of a plurality of different frequencies of the frequency range; and means for determining from the plurality of measurements a measure of reflection and/or a measure of transmission.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
An apparatus (20) for use as an amplifier has a transistor (26) for providing signal amplification, a heat pipe or circulated fluid heat sink (22) and a thermal interface device (24) for providing mechanical and thermal connection between the transistor (26) and the heat sink (22). In use, to facilitate efficient transfer of heat/thermal energy from the transistor (26) to the heat sink (22), the plate (24) is provided between the heat sink (22) and the transistor (26). The plate (24) connects the heat sink (22) to the transistor (26) and provides a thermal conduit therebetween.
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A microwave system comprises a microwave generator and a microwave cable apparatus comprising a coaxial cable having a diagonally-angled end surface, wherein the microwave generator is configured to provide microwave energy to the cable apparatus at a frequency that provides directional radiation of microwave energy having a desired directionality from the diagonally-angled end surface.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
The present invention provides heat and heat based treatments that may be used to modulate, inhibit and/or prevent one or more of the processes that contribute to certain vascular and/or arterial complications.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
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A61P 9/10 - Drugs for disorders of the cardiovascular system for treating ischaemic or atherosclerotic diseases, e.g. antianginal drugs, coronary vasodilators, drugs for myocardial infarction, retinopathy, cerebrovascula insufficiency, renal arteriosclerosis
A microwave antenna apparatus comprises an electrically conductive ground element defining an aperture, an electrically conductive elongated element extending through the aperture and terminating at a distal end, and one or more dielectric elements. The one or more of the dielectric elements electrically insulate the elongated element and the ground element from one another. The microwave antenna apparatus may be configured for use in radiating microwave energy into surface tissue of a uterine cervix so as to provide a therapeutic effect in one or more regions of the uterine cervix, such as one or more regions of the cervix infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) and/or diagnosed with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) or so as to create the correct biological response in one or more such regions. The microwave antenna apparatus may be configured for localized non-ablative hyperthermia of the surface tissue of the uterine cervix, localized ablation of the surface tissue of the uterine cervix, and/or cauterisation of the surface tissue of the uterine cervix.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A microwave antenna apparatus comprises a radiating element configured to perform a treatment, the treatment comprising heating a volume of tissue using microwave radiation emitted from the radiating element; a cooling structure arranged for flowing a coolant through at least one lumen of the cooling structure during the treatment; and a controller configured to control the flow of coolant such as to provide a first flow rate of coolant through the at least one lumen during a first period of the treatment and to provide a second, different flow rate of coolant through the at least one lumen during a second, later period of the treatment.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A system comprises a surgical robot comprising a moveable robotic arm; a radiating applicator positioned at a distal end of the robotic arm, wherein the robotic arm is configured to move the radiating applicator to a desired operational position; and an energy source positioned on a distal portion of the robotic arm, in proximity to the radiating applicator, wherein the energy source is configured to provide RF or microwave energy to the radiating applicator for radiation by the radiating applicator.
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A microwave apparatus comprises: a microwave feed line configured to deliver microwave energy having a selected operational frequency or range of frequencies to a radiating element extending from or coupled to a distal end of the microwave feed line; the radiating element; and a reactive element formed in or on the microwave feed line; wherein the operational frequency or range of frequencies is selected such that the reactive element both provides a desired degree of match between an impedance of the radiating element and an impedance of the microwave feed line, and reduces or eliminates surface currents flowing on a ground of the feed line.
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A microwave system, comprises: a microwave generator; a microwave applicator for delivering microwave radiation generated by the microwave generator to a surface, wherein the microwave applicator is moveable relative to the surface; one or more sensors for sensing at least one of a position, an orientation, an acceleration, a speed and/or a velocity of the microwave applicator, and a controller configured to monitor sensor output from the one or more sensors and further configured to control one or more operational parameters of the microwave system based at least on the monitored sensor output.
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A microwave system comprises: a microwave generator; a controller configured to control the microwave generator to generate microwave energy having a selected operational frequency or range of frequencies; a microwave cable configured to deliver the microwave energy to a microwave antenna extending from or coupled to a distal end of the microwave cable; and the microwave antenna, the microwave antenna comprising a plurality of slots distributed along a portion of the microwave antenna, wherein a width of the slots varies with distance along the portion of the microwave antenna.
An electromagnetic energy delivery apparatus comprises: an amplifier; an amplifier input configured to provide to the amplifier a signal to be amplified; bias circuitry configured to provide a bias signal to the amplifier, wherein amplifying of the input signal by the amplifier is dependent on the bias signal provided by the bias circuitry; an amplifier output configured to provide an output signal comprising an amplified version of the input signal, for providing energy delivery to a radiating element to produce electromagnetic radiation; and a controller configured to control operation of the bias circuitry to provide a time- varying bias signal thereby to provide a desired time variation of the output signal.
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
A61B 18/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by cooling, e.g. cryogenic techniques
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
H03G 3/00 - Gain control in amplifiers or frequency changers
An electromagnetic energy delivery system is configured to deliver energy in specific timing arrangements to improve an immune response. The electromagnetic energy delivery system may comprise a controlled electromagnetic energy source and an electromagnetic energy applicator, wherein the controlled electromagnetic energy source is configured to emit electromagnetic energy according to the specific timing arrangements as defined by a treatment profile which is configured so that the emitted electromagnetic energy stimulates and/or inhibits an immune response in a host when the emitted electromagnetic energy is delivered to the host via the electromagnetic energy applicator. A method of electromagnetic energy delivery,comprises delivering energy in specific timing arrangements to improve an immune response.
A microwave system comprises: a microwave generator; and a microwave cable apparatus comprising a coaxial cable, wherein an exposed distal portion of an inner conductor of the coaxial cable is longer than an outer conductor of the coaxial cable, and wherein at least part of the exposed distal portion of the inner conductor is bent with respect to a longitudinal axis of the coaxial cable, thereby to provide a directional radiating element; wherein the microwave generator is configured to provide microwave energy to the cable apparatus at a frequency that provides directional radiation of microwave energy having a desired directionality from the radiating element.
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A filtering device for use in a medical microwave deliveiy system is disclosed. The filtering device comprises a DC block and a microwave absorbing element. The microwave absorbing element is disposed around the DC block and/or around one or more elements within the DC block. Also disclosed is a medical microwave delivery system comprising a microwave generator system and the filtering device, wherein the filtering device is coupled to an output of the microwave generator system.
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H01R 13/719 - Structural association with built-in electrical component specially adapted for high frequency, e.g. with filters
A portable test apparatus for testing an RF/microwave treatment system, the portable test apparatus comprising: a connector configured for connection to a generator or amplifier of the treatment system and/or to a distal end of a reusable transmission cable of the treatment system; a measurement device configured for measuring RF/microwave energy received through the connector; and a test controller configured to: run at least one test of a set of tests for testing the treatment system, at least some of the set of tests comprising using the measurement device to measure RF/microwave energy supplied by a generator or amplifier of the treatment system to a proximal end of the reusable transmission cable and transmitted through the reusable transmission cable to the connector; and analyse and/or record and/or output results of the set of tests.
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A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric propertiesArrangements for locating electric faultsArrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
G01R 31/58 - Testing of lines, cables or conductors
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
A radio frequency (RF) or microwave energy applicator device (10) for applying radio frequency or microwave radiation to a target (22), the applicator (10) comprising: an energy generator module (12) for generating RF or microwave energy, wherein the energy generator module (12) comprises an energy output (16) for outputting said generated energy; a radiating structure (14) for radiating RF or microwave radiation to the target wherein the radiating structure (14) comprises an energy input (18), wherein the energy generator module (12) and the radiating structure (14) are coupled to provide the energy output (16) of the energy generator module (12) and the energy input (18) of the radiating structure (14) at a transmission interface (20); wherein the transmission interface (20) comprises at least one transmission feature comprising a size, dimension and/or shape selected so that at least part of the energy provided to the transmission interface (20) is transmitted to the radiating structure (18) and/or at least part of the energy provided to the transmission interface (20) is reflected.
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