US Patent No: 7,452,358

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RF electrode assembly for handpiece

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Abstract

An RF device has a support structure. An RF electrode, coupled to the support structure, includes conductive and dielectric portions. A cooling member, coupled to the support structure, is configured to cool a back surface of the RF electrode. The cooling member is distanced from the back surface of the RF electrode.

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THERMAGE, INC.HAYWARD, CA42

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Levinson, Mitchell Pleasanton, CA 38 1309
Stern, Roger A Cupertino, CA 85 6706
Weber, Bryan Livermore, CA 33 644

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