Coherent light generators – Particular beam control device – Q-switch
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-19
2011-04-19
Van Roy, Tod T (Department: 2828)
Coherent light generators
Particular beam control device
Q-switch
C372S017000, C372S018000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07929579
ABSTRACT:
Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for applying laser energy having desired pulse characteristics, including a sufficiently short duration and/or a sufficiently high energy for the photomechanical treatment of skin pigmentations and pigmented lesions, both naturally-occurring (e.g., birthmarks), as well as artificial (e.g., tattoos). The laser energy may be generated with an apparatus having a resonator with the capability of switching between a modelocked pulse operating mode and an amplification operating mode. The operating modes are carried out through the application of a time-dependent bias voltage, having waveforms as described herein, to an electro-optical device positioned along the optical axis of the resonator.
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Hohm Daniel
Mirkov Mirko
Sierra Rafael Armando
Welches Richard Shaun
Cynosure, Inc.
Roy Tod T Van
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