HIER SIND SIE:
Biophan Announces Allowance of Three U.S. Patents; Patents Cover Technology to
Transmit Biosensor
Information Within the Body to Devices Outside the Body
Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers
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ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004--Biophan
Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: BIPH), an innovator, developer, and
marketer of advanced biomedical technology, today announced today that
three additional of its pending patents have been allowed by the
United States Patent and Trademark Office. Allowance means that the
patents will now be scheduled for issuance.
Noting that the patents cover the use of fiber-optics and photonic
components to transmit biosensor information from within the body to a
device or devices inside or outside the body, the patents also involve
the use of fiber-optic components for MRI Safety and Image
Compatibility. Fiber optic components are virtually impervious from
interference from Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and also provide very
high bandwidth data capacity useful for imaging and remote sensing.
The teachings cover various photonic applications where light beams
are converted to electricity for powering sensors and for providing
therapeutics, or used to carry data back from the sensor or imaging
device, and for adapting non-photonic devices to use fiber optics and
low powered lasers.
Biophan previously announced the successful testing of a pacemaker
using a fiber-optic lead to pace an animal`s heart. These patents
teach how many devices can use fiber-optics and photonics components
to carry information and/or deliver power to a variety of devices,
both implantable and those used in minimally invasive interventional
medicine, and without potential tissue damage or imaging interference
when used during an MRI procedure.
Electromagnetic Interference Immune Tissue Invasive System
www.biophan.com/patents/2.html
www.biophan.com/patents/2.pdf
MRI-Compatible Medical Device with Passive Generation of Optical
Sensing Signals
www.biophan.com/patents/4.html
www.biophan.com/patents/4.pdf
Electromagnetic Interference Immune Tissue Invasive System
www.biophan.com/patents/3.html
www.biophan.com/patents/3.pdf
About Biophan Technologies, Inc.
Biophan Technologies develops and markets cutting-edge
technologies used to make biomedical devices--such as cardiac
pacemakers, surgical and diagnostic tools--safe and compatible with
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment. The technology is also
being used to create enhanced MRI contrast agents. Committed to growth
through innovation and developmental leadership, Biophan and its
licensors have four issued U.S. patents and over fifty patents
pending, in areas including nanomagnetic particle coatings, radio
frequency filters, polymer composites, and photonics. Biophan`s
technology will help realize its goal of one day making all biomedical
devices capable of safely and successfully working with MRI. For more
information, please visit www.biophan.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this press release may constitute
forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially
from such statements expressed or implied herein as a result of a
variety of factors including, but not limited to: the development of
Biophan`s MRI technologies; the approval of Biophan`s patent
applications; the successful implementation of Biophan`s research and
development programs; the acceptance by the market of Biophan`s
products; competition and the timing of projects and trends in future
operating performance, as well as other factors expressed from time to
time in Biophan`s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the " SEC" ). As a result, this press release should be read
in conjunction with Biophan`s periodic filings with the SEC. The
forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as of the
date of this press release, and Biophan undertakes no obligation to
publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent
events or circumstances.
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CONTACT: Biophan Technologies, Inc.
Investor Relations:
Carolyn Hotchkiss, 585/214-2407
or
Press Interviews:
Michael Weiner, 585/214-2441
KEYWORD: NEW YORK
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BANKING MEDICAL DEVICES MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
SOURCE: Biophan Technologies, Inc.
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