Pulsed electromagnetic energy treatment apparatus and method
AssigneeRegenesis Biomedical, Inc.
InventorsFrank R. George, Arthur A. Loya, Mary C. Ritz, Robert T. Bryant
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for the treatment of chronic wounds using electromagnetic energy. The apparatus includes a generator and at least one applicator. The generator can produce electromagnetic energy and the applicator can apply the electromagnetic energy produced by the generator. A detector is disposed on the applicator that can measure the field strength of the electromagnetic energy applied.
Claims27
An electromagnetic energy treatment apparatus comprising:
- a generator configured to produce electromagnetic energy;
- and
- at least one applicator coupled to said generator,
- wherein said applicator is configured to apply said electromagnetic energy;
- and
- a detector disposed on said applicator,
- wherein said detector is configured to measure the radiated field strength of the applied electromagnetic energy applied, and
- wherein said generator is configured to adjust the amplitude of said applied electromagnetic energy in response to said measured field strength, and said applicator is configured to apply electromagnetic energy with said adjusted amplitude from said generator.
An apparatus for stimulating the proliferation of cells in tissue, the apparatus comprising:
- a first circuit configured to produce electromagnetic energy;
- an applicator configured to apply said electromagnetic energy produced by said first circuit to the tissue;
- a detector configured to:
- measure electromagnetic energy radiated by said applicator, and
- produce a response signal in response to said measured electromagnetic energy;
- and
- a second circuit configured to apply electromagnetic energy by varying the amplitude of said applied electromagnetic energy as a function of said response signal.
A method for stimulating the proliferation of cells in tissue, said method comprising:
- providing electromagnetic energy;
- applying said electromagnetic energy to the tissue;
- measuring said radiated electromagnetic energy;
- producing a response signal in response to said measured electromagnetic energy;
- and
- applying electromagnetic energy by varying the amplitude of said applied electromagnetic energy as a function of said response signal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.