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Patente US5505730 - Thin layer ablation apparatus - Google PatentesB�squeda Im�genes Maps Play YouTube Noticias Gmail Drive M�s » B�squeda avanzada de patentes | Iniciar sesi�n B�squeda avanzada de patentesPatentesAn ablation apparatus has a balloon that is inserted into an organ of a body and ablates all or a selected portion of the inner layer of the organ. Electrolytic solution fills the balloon, and the balloon includes a plurality of apertures from which electrolytic solution flows from the balloon. The flow...http://www.google.es/patents/US5505730?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente US5505730 - Thin layer ablation apparatus N�mero de publicaci�nUS5505730 ATipo de publicaci�nConcesi�n N�mero de solicitudUS 08/265,459 Fecha de publicaci�n9 Abr 1996 Fecha de presentaci�n24 Jun 1994 Fecha de prioridad24 Jun 1994TarifaPagadasTambi�n publicado comoCA2193964A1, EP0767629A1, US5558672, US5569241, US5827273, WO1996000042A1 N�mero de publicaci�n08265459, 265459, US 5505730 A, US 5505730A, US-A-5505730, US5505730 A, US5505730A InventoresStuart D. Edwards Cesionario originalStuart D. EdwardsCitas de patentes (21), Otras citas (12), Citada por (343), Clasificaciones (60), Eventos legales (12) Enlaces externos: USPTO, Cesi�n de USPTO, EspacenetThin layer ablation apparatusUS 5505730 A Resumen An ablation apparatus has a balloon that is inserted into an organ of a body and ablates all or a selected portion of the inner layer of the organ. Electrolytic solution fills the balloon, and the balloon includes a plurality of apertures from which electrolytic solution flows from the balloon. The flow rate of electrolytic solution is dependent on the pressure applied to the balloon by the electrolytic solution. A conforming member, with a conductive surface and a back side, is made of a material that substantially conforms to a shape of the inner layer of the organ and delivers the electrolytic solution and RF energy through the conductive surface to the inner layer. Advantageously, difficult to access areas are reached with the inclusion of the conforming member. Optionally positioned between the conforming member and the balloon is a porous membrane. A printed circuit is printed in or on the conforming member and delivers RF energy to selected sections of the inner layer. The printed circuit provides for the monitoring of impedance, temperature and circuit continuity. Additionally, the printed circuit can be multiplexed.
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