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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Shamim M. Malik, Madison, WI (US);
Ty T. Hu, Mountain View, CA (US);
Assignee:
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H05B 3/126 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H05B 3/126 ;
Abstract
An apparatus and methods for modifying a surface of a target. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel having a reaction chamber. A cylindrical or spherical grid is positioned within the chamber. An electrode is also positioned within the chamber. A target can be positioned within the chamber and within the grid. A voltage source is operatively associated with the target and with the grid to separately but concurrently provide an independently variable voltage to both the grid and the electrode.