Patents by Inventor Ali M. Faour

Ali M. Faour has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Treatment for prostatitis and apparatus therefor
    Patent number: 6136020
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating prostatitis is provided. The apparatus includes two probes, a control unit, and a monitor. A urethral probe selectively applies low frequency pulses to the prostate region as well as infrared heating. A rectal probe applies microwave heating to the prostate region and also includes an ultrasound element for generating an image of the prostate to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Inventor: Ali M. Faour