Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Light application
Reexamination Certificate
1999-03-02
2001-02-13
Dvorak, Linda C. M. (Department: 3739)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Light application
C607S089000, C607S096000, C607S091000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06187029
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to photo-thermal therapeutic devices and more specifically to such a device which incorporates a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) protruding from a specifically contoured housing with the diode spacing and curvature being designed to accommodate treatment of almost any surface of the body for an exceedingly wide range of the population.
The use of light and heat to provide musculoskeletal pain relief, promote cosmetic rejuvenation, promote accelerated healing of open and closed wounds as well as numerous other benefits has long been known. However, devices for use in such treatments have in general been designed for specific applications or been relatively cumbersome to use.
The present invention, however, provides a uniquely designed device for use in photo-thermal treatments which is compact and easy to use while also being contoured to enable it to adapt to most body contours for a wide range of individuals while still providing effective photo-thermal treatment. The contoured housing includes a plurality of LEDs arranged in spaced relationship along a concave surface with a single diode positioned at an outer convex surface area so as to enable the device to treat both large general surface areas as well as specific localized areas. Additionally, the LEDs are preferably designed for sequential firing of spaced pairs of diodes preferably at a frequency in the range of 277 to 307 cycles per second so as to resist body adaptation to the treatment which adaptation may significantly and progressively reduce the effectiveness of the treatment over time.
Additional advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the subsequent description and the appended claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3900034 (1975-08-01), Katz et al.
patent: 4112923 (1978-09-01), Tomecek
patent: 4232678 (1980-11-01), Skovajsa
patent: 4622972 (1986-11-01), Giebeler, Jr.
patent: 4653495 (1987-03-01), Nanaumi
patent: 4693556 (1987-09-01), McCaughan, Jr.
patent: 4917084 (1990-04-01), Sinofsky
patent: 5000752 (1991-03-01), Hoskin et al.
patent: 5012816 (1991-05-01), Lederer
patent: 5024236 (1991-06-01), Shapiro
patent: 5054486 (1991-10-01), Yamada
patent: 5059191 (1991-10-01), Beyer et al.
patent: 5178617 (1993-01-01), Kuizenga et al.
patent: 5259380 (1993-11-01), Mendes et al.
patent: 5300097 (1994-04-01), Lerner et al.
patent: 5358503 (1994-10-01), Bertwell et al.
patent: 5505726 (1996-04-01), Meserol
patent: 5616140 (1997-04-01), Prescott
patent: 5800479 (1998-09-01), Thiberg
patent: 5957960 (1999-09-01), Chen et al.
patent: 2591902 (1987-06-01), None
patent: 2208803 (1989-04-01), None
patent: 746869 (1980-07-01), None
BioBeam 600, Narrow-Band Low-Level Light Treatment System, Amcor Ltd. Export Division, 1989.
BioBeam 660, The New, Tested Treatment for Severe Acne, Amcor Ltd. Export Division, 2 pages.
Boiarski Anthony A.
Dunlap Richard C.
Shapiro Ronald S.
Sutton David B.
Dvorak Linda C. M.
Farah A.
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Physician's Technology, LLC
LandOfFree
Photo-thermal treatment device does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Photo-thermal treatment device, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Photo-thermal treatment device will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2605717