Patent ID: 8696654
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: A61B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for applying energy to an object, the apparatus comprising: at least one combination element for combining multiple energy applying elements for applying energy to the object, wherein the energy applying elements are wound around an axis of the combination element, wherein the energy applying elements comprise energy emission locations arranged along a line; and sensing elements for sensing the object, wherein the sensing elements are wound around the axis of the combination element, wherein the sensing elements comprise sensing locations arranged along the line along which the energy emission locations are arranged, and wherein the energy application elements and the sensing elements are alternately wound around the axis such that at least some of the energy emission locations and some of the sensing locations are arranged alternately wherein at least one of the energy application elements and the sensing elements is completely wound around the axis, wherein the combination element comprises irrigation openings, and wherein an inner part of the irrigation opening is coated with a metal coating.