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.
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 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely microscopes and microwave systems comprised primarily of microwave generators in the nature of radio frequency generators for supplying radio-frequency energy and also including probes for scientific purposes; 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; computer recorded media, namely, e-books featuring microwaves and medical technology recorded on computer media; computer hardware; downloadable computer firmware for controlling and monitoring microwave energy; software downloadable from the internet, namely, downloadable computer software for controlling and monitoring the delivery of microwave energy; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of fact sheets in the field of microwave systems; connectors for electronic circuits, namely, controlled impedance microwave feedthroughs; high pressure microwave supply apparatus for diamond deposition, namely, microwave power supplies for diamond deposition; masers being microwave amplifiers; microwave antenna for the reception of satellite data; microwave antenna for the reception of television signals; microwave antennas; microwave apparatus for communication, namely, microwave transmission apparatus for delivering messages; microwave apparatus for laboratory use, namely, microwave ovens for laboratory use; electrical cables with electrical connectors, namely, microwave cables with connectors; microwave communications apparatus, namely, microwave antennas; microwave communications instruments, namely, microwave antennas; microwave components, namely, microwave antennas; electrical connectors, namely, microwave connectors; microwave decomposing apparatus being scientific laboratory apparatus, namely, microwave systems comprised primarily of microwave generators in the nature of radio frequency generators for supplying radio-frequency energy and also including probes for scientific purposes; microwave radar detectors; microwave engineering design software, namely, downloadable computer software for designing microwave components; microwave filters, namely, laboratory filters; microwave instruments, namely, microwave antennas; microwave ovens for experimental purposes, namely, microwave ovens for laboratory use; microwave sensing apparatus, namely, microwave radar detectors; probes for scientific purposes, namely, microwave sensing heads for fitting to bins; probes for scientific purposes, namely, microwave sensing heads for fitting to mixers; microwave vacuum tubes; microwave type intruder sensors for measuring movement of objects, not for medical use; encoding and decoding apparatus, namely, pulse code modulation apparatus for transmission via microwave; encoding and decoding apparatus, namely, pulse code modulation instruments for transmission via microwave; laboratory filters, namely, wave filters adapted for use with microwaves; frequency meters, namely, wave meters adapted for use with microwaves; wave receivers adapted for use with microwaves in the nature of radio-frequency receivers; antennas for the reception of electromagnetic waves, namely, radiation sensing apparatus Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, surgical instruments and medical x-ray film; analysing apparatus for medical purposes, namely, x-ray diagnostic apparatus; medical analysis apparatus, namely, blood analysis apparatus; analysis apparatus for medical use, namely, blood analysis apparatus; analytical instruments for medical use, namely, x-ray apparatus; medical analysis apparatus, namely, apparatus for blood analysis; medical radiation apparatus, namely, apparatus for applying laser radiation; apparatus for medical analysis, namely, apparatus for blood analysis; apparatus for medical diagnostic purposes, namely, medical diagnostic apparatus for testing skin tissue; apparatus for medical purposes, namely apparatus for blood analysis; apparatus for medical testing, namely, medical diagnostic apparatus for testing for viruses; apparatus for medical use, namely, surgical apparatus; apparatus for producing oscillatory waves for medical application, namely, medical ultrasound apparatus; apparatus for producing ultrasonic waves for medical application, namely, medical ultrasound apparatus; medical radiation apparatus, namely, apparatus for the application of laser radiation for medical purposes; medical radiation apparatus, namely, apparatus for use in the generation of laser radiation for medical purposes; electrical apparatus for medical treatment, namely, apparatus for the treatment of skin conditions; electrical appliances for medical purposes, namely, surgical devices that facilitate the ablation of biologic tissues; electrically operated medical apparatus, namely, surgical devices that facilitate the ablation of biologic tissues; electro medical apparatus, namely, surgical devices that facilitate the ablation of biologic tissues; electro medical instruments, namely, surgical devices that facilitate the ablation of biologic tissues; electronic apparatus for medical purposes, namely, surgical devices that facilitate the ablation of biologic tissues; electronic apparatus for medical use with computers, namely, surgical devices that facilitate the ablation of biologic tissues for use with computers; electronic medical apparatus, namely, surgical devices that facilitate the ablation of biologic tissues; electronic medical instruments, namely, surgical devices that facilitate the ablation of biologic tissues; high frequency coagulation apparatus for medical purposes, namely, medical devices in the nature of surgical devices that facilitate the ablation of biologic tissues Custom design of microwave products; calibration services relating to medical apparatus; design of medical apparatus; development of test equipment for medical apparatus, namely, design of medical apparatus for others; 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 for scientific purposes 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 rental of medical appliances; 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, medical treatment of infertility; rental of equipment for medical purposes, namely, medical equipment rental; rental of medical apparatus; services for the provision of medical facilities, namely leasing of equipped medical facilities that medical professionals can use on an as-needed basis; medical services in the nature of providing medical heat therapy treatments
4.
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
H03F 3/19 - Amplificateurs à haute fréquence, p. ex. amplificateurs radiofréquence comportant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs
H03G 3/00 - Commande de gain dans les amplificateurs ou les changeurs de fréquence
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
H01Q 5/47 - Structures imbriquées ou entrelacéesDispositions combinées ou présentant un couplage électromagnétique, p. ex. comprenant plusieurs éléments rayonnants alimentés sans connexion commune utilisant plusieurs points d’alimentation associés à un dispositif commun de réflexion, de diffraction ou de réfraction les points d’alimentation formant une disposition coaxiale
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.
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 - Test de circuits électroniques, p. ex. à l'aide d'un traceur de signaux
A61B 18/12 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par chauffage en faisant passer des courants à travers les tissus à chauffer, p. ex. des courants à haute fréquence
A61B 18/18 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
G01R 31/58 - Test de lignes, de câbles ou de conducteurs
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.
A61N 5/02 - Thérapie par radiations utilisant des hyperfréquences
A61B 18/18 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
H01P 1/20 - Sélecteurs de fréquence, p. ex. filtres
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
A61B 18/12 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par chauffage en faisant passer des courants à travers les tissus à chauffer, p. ex. des courants à haute fréquence
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
17.
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par chauffage en faisant passer des courants à travers les tissus à chauffer, p. ex. des courants à haute fréquence
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
A61B 18/18 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
H03G 3/00 - Commande de gain dans les amplificateurs ou les changeurs de fréquence
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et 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.
A61L 2/03 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques du courant électrique, p. ex. électrolyse
A61L 9/16 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air utilisant des phénomènes physiques
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
(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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
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.
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
A61N 5/10 - RadiothérapieTraitement aux rayons gammaTraitement par irradiation de particules
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
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.
A61B 18/18 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
A61B 18/12 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par chauffage en faisant passer des courants à travers les tissus à chauffer, p. ex. des courants à haute fréquence
G01R 31/00 - Dispositions pour tester les propriétés électriquesDispositions pour la localisation des pannes électriquesDispositions pour tests électriques caractérisées par ce qui est testé, non prévues ailleurs
30.
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
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.
H01R 13/719 - Association structurelle avec des composants électriques incorporés spécialement adaptée à la haute fréquence, p. ex. avec des filtres
A61B 18/18 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
36.
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
37.
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
40.
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
B05D 5/00 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces pour obtenir des effets, finis ou des structures de surface particuliers
B29C 45/00 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet
B29L 31/34 - Appareils électriques, p. ex. bougies ou leurs parties constitutives
41.
Apparatus and method for the treatment of Epidermal Dysplasias
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
A61K 9/00 - Préparations médicinales caractérisées par un aspect particulier
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Apparatus and method for the treatment of melanoma
A61N 5/02 - Thérapie par radiations utilisant des hyperfréquences
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
A61K 31/655 - Composés azoïques(-N=N-), diazoïques (=N2), azoxy (N-O-N ou N(=O)-N), azido (-N3) ou diazoamino (-N=N-N)
A61K 31/495 - Composés hétérocycliques ayant l'azote comme hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. guanéthidine ou rifamycines ayant des cycles à six chaînons avec deux azote comme seuls hétéro-atomes d'un cycle, p. ex. pipérazine
A61K 47/64 - Conjugués médicament-peptide, médicament-protéine ou médicament-acide polyaminé, c.-à-d. l’agent de modification étant un peptide, une protéine ou un acide polyaminé lié par covalence ou complexé à un agent thérapeutiquement actif
A61K 31/337 - Composés hétérocycliques ayant l'oxygène comme seul hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. fungichromine ayant des cycles à quatre chaînons, p. ex. taxol
A61K 31/475 - QuinoléinesIsoquinoléines ayant un cycle indole, p. ex. yohimbine, réserpine, strychnine, vinblastine
A61B 18/18 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
A61N 5/04 - Émetteurs de radiation pour traitement rapproché
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
A61N 5/04 - Émetteurs de radiation pour traitement rapproché
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 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système cardiovasculaire des maladies ischémiques ou athéroscléreuses, p. ex. médicaments antiangineux, vasodilatateurs coronariens, médicaments pour le traitement de l'infarctus du myocarde, de la rétinopathie, de l'insuffisance cérébro-vasculaire, de l'artériosclérose rénale
A61B 18/18 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
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.
A61N 5/02 - Thérapie par radiations utilisant des hyperfréquences
A61F 2/82 - Dispositifs maintenant le passage ou évitant l’affaissement de structures tubulaires du corps, p. ex. stents
A61K 41/00 - Préparations médicinales obtenues par traitement de substances par énergie ondulatoire ou par rayonnement corpusculaire
A61N 5/04 - Émetteurs de radiation pour traitement rapproché
A61P 9/10 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système cardiovasculaire des maladies ischémiques ou athéroscléreuses, p. ex. médicaments antiangineux, vasodilatateurs coronariens, médicaments pour le traitement de l'infarctus du myocarde, de la rétinopathie, de l'insuffisance cérébro-vasculaire, de l'artériosclérose rénale
A61B 18/18 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
47.
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
A61B 18/18 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
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.
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
H01R 43/00 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques
H01R 13/658 - Dispositions pour le blindage en haute fréquence, p. ex. protection contre les parasites électromagnétiques ou les impulsions électromagnétiques
H01B 11/18 - Câbles coaxiauxCâbles analogues ayant plusieurs conducteurs intérieurs dans un conducteur extérieur commun
H01R 13/00 - Détails de dispositifs de couplage des types couverts par les groupes ou
H01R 13/639 - Moyens additionnels pour maintenir ou verrouiller les pièces de couplage entre elles après l'engagement
H01R 39/64 - Dispositifs pour le captage ininterrompu du courant
50.
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.
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires pour la chirurgie ou le diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, p.ex. pour stéréotaxie, opération aseptique, traitement de la luxation, protecteurs des bords des blessures(masques de protection du visage A41D 13/11; blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements pour malades A41D 13/12; dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps A61M 1/00)
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A61B 90/90 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p. ex. étiquettes
A61B 18/18 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
51.
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
B05D 5/00 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces pour obtenir des effets, finis ou des structures de surface particuliers
B29C 45/00 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet
B29L 31/34 - Appareils électriques, p. ex. bougies ou leurs parties constitutives
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, outillage ou accessoires pour la chirurgie ou le diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, p.ex. pour stéréotaxie, opération aseptique, traitement de la luxation, protecteurs des bords des blessures(masques de protection du visage A41D 13/11; blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements pour malades A41D 13/12; dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps A61M 1/00)
A61B 18/18 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
54.
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.
H03F 1/00 - Détails des amplificateurs comportant comme éléments d'amplification uniquement des tubes à décharge, uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou uniquement des composants non spécifiés
H03F 3/04 - Amplificateurs comportant comme éléments d'amplification uniquement des tubes à décharge ou uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs comportant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs
H03F 1/52 - Circuits pour la protection de ces amplificateurs
H01L 23/36 - Emploi de matériaux spécifiés ou mise en forme, en vue de faciliter le refroidissement ou le chauffage, p. ex. dissipateurs de chaleur
H01L 23/367 - Refroidissement facilité par la forme du dispositif
H01L 23/373 - Refroidissement facilité par l'emploi de matériaux particuliers pour le dispositif
H01L 23/427 - Refroidissement par changement d'état, p. ex. caloducs
H01L 21/00 - Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou de dispositifs à l'état solide, ou bien de leurs parties constitutives
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.
A61B 18/18 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
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.
G01R 27/04 - Mesure de résistances, de réactances, d'impédances réelles ou complexes, ou autres caractéristiques bipolaires qui en dérivent, p. ex. constante de temps dans des circuits comportant des constantes réparties
A61B 18/18 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
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.
H01L 25/065 - Ensembles consistant en une pluralité de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide les dispositifs étant tous d'un type prévu dans une seule des sous-classes , , , , ou , p. ex. ensembles de diodes redresseuses les dispositifs n'ayant pas de conteneurs séparés les dispositifs étant d'un type prévu dans le groupe
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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.
H01L 23/36 - Emploi de matériaux spécifiés ou mise en forme, en vue de faciliter le refroidissement ou le chauffage, p. ex. dissipateurs de chaleur
H01L 23/367 - Refroidissement facilité par la forme du dispositif
H01L 23/373 - Refroidissement facilité par l'emploi de matériaux particuliers pour le dispositif
H01L 23/427 - Refroidissement par changement d'état, p. ex. caloducs
H01L 25/065 - Ensembles consistant en une pluralité de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide les dispositifs étant tous d'un type prévu dans une seule des sous-classes , , , , ou , p. ex. ensembles de diodes redresseuses les dispositifs n'ayant pas de conteneurs séparés les dispositifs étant d'un type prévu dans le groupe
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
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 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes
