EP2521503A4 - Medical heating device and method with self-limiting electrical heating element - Google Patents

Medical heating device and method with self-limiting electrical heating element Download PDF

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EP2521503A4
EP2521503A4 EP11732051.5A EP11732051A EP2521503A4 EP 2521503 A4 EP2521503 A4 EP 2521503A4 EP 11732051 A EP11732051 A EP 11732051A EP 2521503 A4 EP2521503 A4 EP 2521503A4
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Tai C. Cheng
Elbert T. Cheng
Jacqueline T. Cheng
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Curo Medical Inc
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US12/652,262 US9044232B2 (en) 2010-01-05 2010-01-05 Medical heating device and method with self-limiting electrical heating element
US12/783,714 US8512335B2 (en) 2010-05-20 2010-05-20 High frequency alternating current medical device with self-limiting conductive material and method
PCT/US2011/020136 WO2011084957A1 (en) 2010-01-05 2011-01-04 Medical heating device and method with self-limiting electrical heating element

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