US6094599A
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RF diathermy and faradic muscle stimulation treatment
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1998-03-24
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Granted: 2000-07-25
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Expires: 2018-03-24
Abstract
Abstract An RF diathermy coil assembly, including a generally elastically deformable patient conforming garment and a conductive coil secured to the garment. The conductive coil having a woven wire construction such that the coil can deform as the garment elastically deforms. The RF diathermy coil assembly can be used for wound healing in conjunction with muscle stimulation.
Inventors
- 👤 James B. Bingham
- 👤 Richard G. Olsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/0404; A61N1/0472; A61N1/0484; A61N1/40; A61N1/403
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
An RF diathermy coil, comprising: a generally elastically deformable patient-conforming garment; and a conductive coil secured to the garment, the conductive coil having a woven wire construction such that the coil can be deformed as the garment elastically deforms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
39 words
An RF diathermy coil, comprising: a generally elastically deformable patient-conforming garment; and a conductive coil secured to the garment, the conductive coil having a woven wire construction such that the coil can be deformed as the garment elastically deforms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The RF diathermy coil assembly in accordance with claim 1, further comprising a woven RF shield connected to the garment, wherein the shield is disposed toward the exterior of the garment relative to the majority of the length of the coil.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The RF diathermy coil assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein the conductive coil further comprises a non-conductive elastic deformable core.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The RF diathermy coil assembly in accordance with claim 3, wherein the elastic core includes a plurality of polymer strands which can form elastically.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The RF diathermy coil assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein the coil further comprises a non-conductive elastically deformable sheath over the woven wire.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The RF diathermy coil assembly in accordance with claim 5, wherein the non-conductive sheath includes a woven fabric.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The RF diathermy coil assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein the garment includes a polymer foam.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-07-25 | 2004-01-24 | 2004-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-07-25 | 2008-01-24 | 2008-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-07-25 | 2012-01-24 | 2012-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |