Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Light application
Patent
1996-05-03
1998-10-20
Jastrzab, Jeffrey R.
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Light application
600 27, A61N 506
Patent
active
058240241
ABSTRACT:
Illumination fixtures for use in treating light deficiency and mood disorders, as well as color therapy, are disclosed. The fixtures employ an illumination gas having a high neon gas content. Fixtures in which the glass tubing is bent and convoluted in a three dimensional arrangement provide a high level of illumination in a compact device and substantially reduce glare. Fixtures employing multiple color tubing, dimmer(s) and/or timer(s) may be used to simulate natural lighting conditions, such as sunrise, neon illumination sources may also be used in combination with an as a source for fiber optic cables.
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Carter Ryan
Jastrzab Jeffrey R.
Speckman Ann W.
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