Methods and apparatus for therapeutic application of thermal energy

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8679170
APP PUB NO 20120191022A1
SERIAL NO

13188900

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Apparatus and methods are provided for treating a human condition by providing an appendage chamber having a thermal exchange member. A vacuum may be applied to the appendage chamber to maintain vasodilation of an appendage when placed within the appendage chamber. The appendage may be heated or cooled at the thermal exchange member for therapeutic application of thermal energy to treat a number of circulatory, neurological, lymphatic, or endocrinal maladies.

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  • AVACEN MEDICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Muehlbauer, Thomas G San Diego, US 6 68
Newman, Nathan Beverley Hills, US 22 519

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