US Patent Application No: 2002/0091,379

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Method for treating an asthma attack

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ALSO PUBLISHED AS: 7027869, 20050159736
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Abstract

A method for treating the lung during an acute episode of reversible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease such as an asthma attack. The method comprises transferring energy to an airway wall of an airway such that a diameter of the airway is increased. The energy may be transferred to the airway wall prior to, during or after an asthma attack. The energy may be transferred in an amount sufficient to temporarily or permanently increase the diameter of the airway. The method may be performed while the airway is open, closed or partially closed.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • RICHARD R. BATT MORRISON FOERSTER LLP 755 PAGE MILL ROAD PALO ALTO CA 94304 1018 US

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Danek, Christopher J - 6 140
Keast, Thomas - 18 156
Laufer, Michael D - 6 158
Loomas, Bryan - 20 172

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