Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for removing heat from subcutaneously disposed lipid-rich cells are disclosed. In selected embodiments, suction and/or heat removal sources are coupled to an applicator. The applicator includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion. The rigid portion includes a thermally conductive plate and a frame coupling the thermally conductive plate and the flexible portion. An interior cavity of the applicator is in fluid communication with the suction source, and the frame maintains contiguous engagement between the heat removal source and the thermally conductive plate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wireless gateway, having a base interface unit and at least one communication device connected to the base interface unit. The gateway further includes a first transceiver cartridge removeably connected to the base interface unit. The first transceiver cartridge is operably configured to enable the communication device access to a first wireless network. A second transceiver cartridge is removeably connected to the base interface unit, wherein the second transceiver cartridge is operably configured to enable the at least one communication device access to a second wireless network. The gateway also includes an antenna combiner connected to the base interface unit and it is operably configured to transmit and receive signals for the first and second transceiver cartridges.