Phototherapy device

- Pharos Life Corporation
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a phototherapy device showing my our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a left side elevational view with the top shown in an open condition;

FIG. 9 is a left side elevational view shown with the top detached;

FIG. 10 is a right side elevational view shown with the rear compartment in an open condition;

FIG. 11 is a top perspective view shown in use;

FIG. 12 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment of a phototherapy device showing our new design;

FIG. 13 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 16 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 17 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 18 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 19 is a left side elevation view with the top shown in an open condition;

FIG. 20 is a left side elevational view shown with the top detached; and,

FIG. 21 is a top perspective view shown in use.

The broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a phototherapy device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D575407
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 26, 2006
Date of Patent: Aug 19, 2008
Assignee: Pharos Life Corporation (Cambridge)
Inventors: Simon Treadwell (Toronto), John Kennedy (Guelph)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Melanie Levy
Application Number: 29/258,677
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Solar, Light Or Radiant Tube Therapy (D24/209)