Light-emitting device and method for providing phototherapy...

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2006-03-21

2009-08-18

Farah, Ahmed M (Department: 3769)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Light application

C607S089000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07575589

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus emits light for irradiating a patient's skin to treat portions of a patient's body underneath the patient's skin. The apparatus includes a source of light having a wavelength which is substantially transmitted by the patient's skin. The apparatus further includes an optical conduit optically coupled to the source. The apparatus further includes an output optical element comprising a rigid and substantially thermally conductive material. The output optical element is optically coupled to the optical conduit.

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