Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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Apparatus for applying electromagnetic energy to a portion of the body of a patient comprising a first electrode (12) adapted to be inserted into the body of a patient adjacent the portion of the body in use, and an electromagnetic energy generating means (1) coupled to the electrode (12); and wherein the first electrode is adapted to radiate electromagnetic energy generated by the generating means (1) in use to increase the temperature of cells adjacent to the first electrode (12) above the normal cell temperature.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus for applying electromagnetic energy to a portion of the body of a patient comprising a first electrode (12) adapted to be inserted into the body of a patient adjacent the portion of the body in use, and an electromagnetic energy generating means (1) coupled to the electrode (12); and wherein the first electrode is adapted to radiate electromagnetic energy generated by the generating means (1) in use to increase the temperature of cells adjacent to the first electrode (12) above the normal cell temperature.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein the apparatus further comprises a second electrode (14).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to Claim 2, wherein the second electrode (14) is external to the body of the patient.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to Claim 3, wherein the second electrode (14) is a conductive belt which is placed around the body of the patient.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to any of the preceding Claims, wherein the electromagnetic energy is radio frequency electromagnetic energy.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to Claim 5, wherein the radio frequency generated by the generating circuit is substantially in the range from 500 kHz to 500 MHz.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to any of the preceding Claims, wherein the first electrode (12) is adapted to be inserted into the uterine cavity.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to Claim 7, wherein a section (22) of the first electrode (12) which is inserted into the uterine cavity is curved.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to any of the preceding Claims, wherein the apparatus further comprises suction means (35) to draw the interior walls of the uterine cavity onto the surface of the first electrode (12).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to Claim 9, wherein the suction means comprises apertures (35) on the surface of the section (22) of the first electrode (12) which is inserted into the uterine cavity.