Methods and apparatus for light therapy

Details Methods and apparatus for light therapy Methods and apparatus for light therapy

2006-02-21

2006-02-21

Johnson, III, Henry M (Department: 3739)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Light application

C128S898000, C607S100000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07001413

ABSTRACT:
In a first aspect, an apparatus for use in light therapy is provided that includes (1) at least one light emitting diode array adapted to emit a wavelength of light; and (2) a targeting mechanism coupled to the at least one light emitting diode array so as to allow light emitted from the at least one light emitting diode array to be repeatably positioned on a target area during non-contact light therapy. Numerous other aspects are provided.

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