Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of induction coils that are magnetically coupled to one another, a plurality of heat stations, each respectively coupled to one of the induction coils, a power source, and a power source connected to at least one of the heat stations via at least one power transfer component. When electrical power is applied from the power source to at least one of the heat stations, a magnetic field is induced in the plurality of induction coils via the at least one of the heat stations that is connected to the power source.

Abstract: An induction coil and method for heating susceptors within a portion of a living body, include an effective diameter that is determined based on a cross-sectional area of the induction coil, a length determined along an axis of the induction coil that is orthogonal to the cross-sectional area, and a ratio of the length to the effective diameter that ranges between 0.25 and 0.75, such that a magnetic field is generated that ranges between 1 kA/m and 40 kA/m with an input frequency that ranges between 50 kHz and 1 MHz.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of induction coils that are magnetically coupled to one another, a plurality of heat stations, each respectively coupled to one of the induction coils, a power source, and a power source connected to at least one of the heat stations via at least one power transfer component. When electrical power is applied from the power source to at least one of the heat stations, a magnetic field is induced in the plurality of induction coils via the at least one of the heat stations that is connected to the power source.

Abstract: An induction coil and method for heating susceptors within a portion of a living body, include an effective diameter that is determined based on a cross-sectional area of the induction coil, a length determined along an axis of the induction coil that is orthogonal to the cross-sectional area, and a ratio of the length to the effective diameter that ranges between 0.25 and 0.

Abstract: The present invention is a magnetic flux controlling device in the form of a passive inductor which improves heat pattern control for induction heating of objects such as thin, flat bodies. The device comprises a magnetic core and at least one electrical conductor that together do not form a closed electrical loop. The device is located on the opposite side of the object to be heated from the induction coil and may be adjusted along the axis of the induction coil to manipulate the heat pattern in different zones of the part.

Abstract: Methods for treating cells, diseased tissue, pathogens, or other undesirable matter involve the administration of a bioprobe (energy susceptive materials that are attached to a target-specific ligand) to a patient's body, body part, tissue, or body fluid (such as blood, blood plasma, or blood serum). An energy source provides energy to the bioprobe so as to destroy, rupture, or inactivate the target. Various energy forms, such as AMF, microwave, acoustic, or a combination thereof, created via a variety of mechanisms, may be used. The disclosed methods may be useful in the treatment of a variety of indications, including but not limited to, cancer of any type, such as bone marrow, lung, vascular, neuro, colon, ovarian, breast and prostate cancer, AIDS, adverse angiogenesis, restenosis, amyloidosis, tuberculosis, obesity, malaria, and illnesses due to viruses, such as HIV.

Abstract: A control for a robotic actuator employs a position processor to determine the phase of a pair of electrooptically generated position signals as well as to keep track of the number of whole cycles of the position signals. Whole cycles are tracked using a prediction technique depending upon the continuity of position and velocity. A command processor employing the sensed position produces a velocity signal for driving the robotic actuator. When very slow motion is sensed, the response of the controller is appropriately reduced to maintain a velocity command signal generally in proportion to the motion.