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`INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
`STATEMENT BY APPLICANT
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`Tomas SCHWARZ
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`[ExaminerName[Samuel G. GILBERT
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`14387 .00400A0
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`2018 Cutera University, Clinical Forum, Cutera 20, 26 pages.
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`ABULHASAN, J.F., et al., "Peripheral Electrical and Magnetic Stimulation to Augment
`Resistance Training," Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 1(3):328-342,
`(September 2016).
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`Accent Radiofrequency System, Operator's Manual, Alma Lasers, Wellbeing Through
`Technology, 2008, 82 Pages.
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`BACHASSON, D., et al., "Quadriceps Function Assessment Using an Incremental Test and
`Magnetic Neurostimulation: a Reliability Study," Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology,
`23(3):649-658, Elsevier, England, (June 2013).
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`BARKER, A.T, "An Introduction to the Basic Principles of Magnetic Nerve Stimulation,” Journal
`of Clinical Neurophysiology, 8(1):26-37, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, United States, January
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`BEHRENS, M., et al., "Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (15 Hz RPMS) of the Human
`Soleus Muscle did not Affect Spinal Excitability," Journal of Sports Science and Medicine,
`10(1):39-44, Dept. of Sports Medicine, Medical Faculty of Uludag University, Turkey (March
`2011).
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`BEILIN, G., et al., "Electromagnetic Fields Applied to the Reduction of Abdominal Obesity,"
`Journal of Cosmetic & Laser Therapy, 14(1):24-42, Informa Healthcare, England, (February
`2012).
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`BuenosAires, 14 October 2014, Venus Concept, Provision No. 7246, 56 pages (With Machine
`Translation).
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`Translation is attached. This collection of information is required by 37 CFR 1.98. The information is required to obtain or retain a benefit by the public whichisto file (and by the
`USPTOto process) an application. Confidentiality is governed by 35 U.S.C. 122 and 37 CFR 1.14. This collection is estimated to take 2 hours to complete, including gathering,
`preparing, and submitting the completed application form to the USPTO.Timewill vary depending upon the individual case. Any comments on the amountof time you require to
`complete this form and/or suggestions for reducing this burden, should be sent to the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA
`22313-1450. DO NOT SEND FEES OR COMPLETED FORMSTO THIS ADDRESS. SEND TO: Commissionerfor Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450.
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`INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
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`STATEMENT BY APPLICANT aon’B71
`[Ererirername(Samuel G. GILBERT
`Attorney Docket Number
`14387 .00400A0
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`Stimulation," Muscle Nerve, 23(1):126-128, John Wiley & Sons, United States, (January 2000).
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`BUSTAMANTE, V., et al., "Muscle Training With Repetitive Magnetic Stimulation of the
`Quadriceps in Severe COPD Patients,” Respiratory Medicine, 104(2):237-245, Elsevier,
`England, (February 2010).
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`BUSTAMANTE, V., et al., "Redox Balance Following Magnetic Stimulation Training in the
`Quadriceps of Patients With Severe COPD," Free Radical Research, 42(11-12):939-948,
`Informa Healthcare, England, (November 2008).
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`CARESS, J.B., et al., "A Novel Method of Inducing Muscle Cramps Using Repetitive Magnetic
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`Course in Physical Therapy, Presentation, 4 January 2013, 156 pages.
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`CR Technology, SALUS-TALENT,Technical File of Electro-magnetic Stimulator, Document
`Number: TF-C05, 2008, 241 pages.
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`CR Technology, Technology for Health and Business for Human Being, investor relations, 2008,
`21 pages.
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`CYNOSURE, Smooth Shapes XV, Now with Smoothshapepetite, Transforming non-invasive
`Body Shaping, Retrieved from the Internet: (http:/Awww.cynosure.com), 2011, CynosureInc, 8
`pages.
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`Effective PEMF Magnetic Fat Reduction Slimming Body Beauty Salon Machine (PEMF Star),
`Wolfbeauty 1980, PEMF STAR, China, Retrieved from the Internet: (URL:
`https:/Awww.ec21.com/product-details/Effective-PEMF-Magnetic-Fat-Reduction--8928746.html),
`2019, 5 pages.
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`Translation is attached. This collection of information is required by 37 CFR 1.98. The information is required to obtain or retain a benefit by the public whichisto file (and by the
`USPTOto process) an application. Confidentiality is governed by 35 U.S.C. 122 and 37 CFR 1.14. This collection is estimated to take 2 hours to complete, including gathering,
`preparing, and submitting the completed application form to the USPTO.Timewill vary depending upon the individual case. Any comments on the amountof time you require to
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`22313-1450. DO NOT SEND FEES OR COMPLETED FORMSTO THIS ADDRESS. SEND TO: Commissionerfor Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450.
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`Receipt date: 08/28/2019
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`14387 .00400A0
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`INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
`STATEMENT BY APPLICANT
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`Tomas SCHWARZ
`First Named Inventor
`3704
`atm
`7
`[ExaminerName[Samuel G. GILBERT
`Attorney Docket Number
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`Include name of the author(in CAPITAL LETTERS),title of the article(wnen appropriate), title of
`the item (book,magazine,journal,serial,symposium, catalog ,etc.),date, page(s),volume-issue
`number(s), publisher, city and/or country where published.
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`GOETZ, S.M., et al., "Coil Design for Neuromuscular Magnetic Stimulation Based on a Detailed
`3-D Thigh Model," IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS, 50(6):10, IEEE, (JUNE 2014).
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`GORODNICHEV,R.M., "Magnetic Stimulation of Muscles as New Method to Enhance Their
`Strength, " Velikie Luki State Academy of Physical Culture and Sport, Velikie Luki, 2016, 5
`pages.
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`HAMNEGARD, C.H., et al., "Quadriceps Strength Assessed by Magnetic Stimulation of the
`Femoral Nerve in Normal Subjects," Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 24(5):276-280,
`Blackwell, England, (September 2004).
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`HAN, T.R., et al., "Magnetic Stimulation of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle: Comparison of Pain
`With Electrical Stimulation," American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 85(7):593-
`599, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, United States, (July 2006).
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