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Body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus
Assignee: Olympus Corp
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Filing: 1988-09-23
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Granted: 1990-12-25
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Expires: 2008-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A hyperthermal apparatus comprises a hollow tube insertable into a body cavity. The tube has a body liquid draining path, and is formed of a heat generating substance or a substance generating heat by absorbing an electromagnetic energy fed from outside the body. The tube is detainable in a position likely to be closed.
Inventors
- 👤 Hideki Itoh
- 👤 Tsutomu Okada
- 👤 Fumiaki Ishii
- 👤 Minoru Shinotsuka
- 👤 Yoshihito Shimizu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/40; A61N1/403; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said detainable tube is cylindrical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein said detainable tube is flexible.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus according to claims 1 or 2, wherein said supporting means has a plurality of flaps projecting outward.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus according to claims 1 or 2, wherein said detainable tube is formed of a substance having a large high frequency loss.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said substance having a large high frequency loss is of a tube formed of a high molecular weight resin material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said metal member is a metal ring fitted to said tube.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said metal member is a metal coating of said tube.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said supporting means is composed of flaps attached at each end of the detainable tube, said metal member formed between said flaps.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
134 words
A body depth hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said substance is a tube formed of a high molecular weight resin material, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes, said electromagnetic energy generating source consisting of a high frequency generator.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
134 words
A body depth hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said substance is a tube formed of a high molecular weight resin material, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes, said electromagnetic energy generating source consisting of a high frequency generator.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
140 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said metal member is a metal ring fitted to said detainable tube, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said substance is a tube formed of a high molecular weight resin material, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes, said electromagnetic energy generating source consisting of a high frequency generator.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
140 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said metal member is a metal ring fitted to said detainable tube, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said substance is a tube formed of a high molecular weight resin material, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes, said electromagnetic energy generating source consisting of a high frequency generator.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
139 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said metal member is a metal coating of said detainable tube, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said substance is a tube formed of a high molecular weight resin material, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes, said electromagnetic energy generating source consisting of a high frequency generator.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
139 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said metal member is a metal coating of said detainable tube, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said substance is a tube formed of a high molecular weight resin material, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes, said electromagnetic energy generating source consisting of a high frequency generator.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
134 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said substance is of a tube formed of a high molecular weight resin material, said detainable tube being cylindrical, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes, said electromagnetic energy generating source consisting of a high frequency generator.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
134 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said substance is of a tube formed of a high molecular weight resin material, said detainable tube being cylindrical, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes, said electromagnetic energy generating source consisting of a high frequency generator.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
146 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said metal member is a metal ring fitted to said detainable tube, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said substance is of a tube formed of a high molecular weight resin material, said detainable tube being cylindrical, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes, said electromagnetic energy generating source consisting of a high frequency generator.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
146 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said metal member is a metal ring fitted to said detainable tube, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said substance is of a tube formed of a high molecular weight resin material, said detainable tube being cylindrical, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes, said electromagnetic energy generating source consisting of a high frequency generator.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
145 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said metal member is a metal coating of said detainable tube, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said substance is of a tube formed of a high molecular weight resin material, said detainable tube being cylindrical, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes, said electromagnetic energy generating source consisting of a high frequency generator.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
145 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said metal member is a metal coating of said detainable tube, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said substance is of a tube formed of a high molecular weight resin material, said detainable tube being cylindrical, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes, said electromagnetic energy generating source consisting of a high frequency generator.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
126 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity, said supporting means is composed of flaps attached at each end of the detainable tube, said metal member formed between said flaps; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
126 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity, said supporting means is composed of flaps attached at each end of the detainable tube, said metal member formed between said flaps; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
131 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said detainable tube being cylindrical, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity, said supporting means is composed of flaps attached at each end of the detainable tube, said metal member formed between said flaps; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
131 words
A body depth heating hyperthermal apparatus comprising: a detainable tube insertable into a body cavity, said detainable tube having a body liquid draining path formed therethrough and being fitted with a metal member, said detainable tube being formed of an electromagnetic absorbent and a substance having a large high frequency loss, said detainable tube being cylindrical, said detainable tube provided with a supporting means for supporting said detainable tube in said body cavity, said supporting means is composed of flaps attached at each end of the detainable tube, said metal member formed between said flaps; electrodes which are opposed to each other, said electrodes located outside the body cavity which holds said detainable tube; and an electromagnetic energy generating source, connected to said electrodes, feeding an electromagnetic energy to said electrodes.
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