Patents Assigned to Biolase Technology Inc.
  • Patent number: 7695469
    Abstract: An apparatus having an excitation source that includes at least one laser diode and also having a handpiece with a disposable, bendable tip cannula is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dmitri Boutoussov, Jeffrey W. Jones, Julio Guillermo Cely, Ioana M. Rizoiu, Manvel Artyom Andriasyan
  • Patent number: 7697814
    Abstract: A laser handpiece is disclosed, including a fiber optic end having a non-cylindrical shape and further including a reflector surrounding a portion of the fiber optic end. The reflector is shaped to direct laser energy emitted from the fiber optic end in a direction away from the laser handpiece and toward a treatment site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ioana M. Rizoiu, Dmitri Boutoussov, Jeffrey W. Jones
  • Patent number: 7696466
    Abstract: Output optical energy pulses including relatively high energy magnitudes at the beginning of each pulse are disclosed. As a result of the relatively high energy magnitudes which lead each pulse, the leading edge of each pulse includes a relatively large slope. This slope is preferably greater than or equal to 5. Additionally, the full-width half-max value of the output optical energy distributions are between 0.025 and 250 microseconds and, more preferably, are about 70 microseconds. A flashlamp is used to drive the laser system, and a current is used to drive the flashlamp. A flashlamp current generating circuit includes a solid core inductor which has an inductance of 50 microhenries and a capacitor which has a capacitance of 50 microfarads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ioana M. Rizoiu, Andrew I. Kimmel
  • Patent number: 7665467
    Abstract: Architectures and techniques for treating conditions of the eye, such as presbyopia, utilize sources of treatment energy, such as electromagnetic energy emitting devices, to implement non-corneal manipulations. According to these devices and methods, the sources of treatment energy are activated to direct energy onto parts of the eye, such as the conjunctiva and sclera, to treat presbyopia. The treatments can affect at least one property of the eye and enhance an accommodation of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Jones, Marcia Angela Van Valen
  • Patent number: 7630420
    Abstract: A laser device that includes a dual pulse-width laser-pumping circuit generates long and short laser pulses. The laser-pumping circuit employs a single power supply with dual high voltage outputs that are selectable under control of a user. The laser device conveniently generates long and short laser pulses or a mix of the two for performing specialized surgical procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Dmitri Boutoussov
  • Patent number: 7620290
    Abstract: A laser handpiece is disclosed, including a shaped fiber optic tip having a side-firing output end with a non-cylindrical shape. The shaped fiber optic tip can be configured to side-fire laser energy in a direction away from a laser handpiece and toward sidewalls of a treatment or target site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ioana M. Rizoiu, Jeffrey W. Jones, Dmitri Boutoussov
  • Patent number: 7578622
    Abstract: An illumination device is described containing optical fibers that transmit electromagnetic energy from a source to a target. Additional optical fibers return reflected electromagnetic energy from the target. High-level electromagnetic energy can be used for cutting, reforming, or treating a surface. Low-level electromagnetic energy illuminates the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Dmitri Boutoussov
  • Patent number: 7575381
    Abstract: A system and method are described for controlling acceptance of a fiber connector. A configurable adapter is employed for connecting fiber connectors to a laser housing. A specific version of the adapter permits connecting both first- or general-purpose and second- or specific-purpose fiber connectors to the laser housing. A less versatile configuration of the adapter permits connecting first- or general-purpose fiber connectors to the laser housing, but rejects second- or specific-purpose fiber connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Dmitri Boutoussov
  • Patent number: 7563226
    Abstract: An illumination device for medical and dental procedures is described. The illumination device includes an elongate body configured to contain two or more optical fibers to transmit electromagnetic energy from a power source toward a target surface. The distal end of the illumination device is illustrated as a unitary structure, and the proximal end is illustrated as having multiple proximal end members. The illumination device includes two or more optical fibers for transmitting energy toward the distal end, and at least one optical fiber for transmitting energy from the distal end toward the proximal end of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Dmitri Boutoussov
  • Patent number: 7467946
    Abstract: A device includes a handle coupled with an activated textured surface that can be implemented using a repetitive movement mechanism and a treatment energy source, such as an electromagnetic radiation source. The handle may be used to provide detection, treatment and/or management of sundry conditions including, for example, tooth discoloration, tissue damage, periodontal disease, tumors, pain, halitosis, and bronchitis. The activated textured surface may include a surface topography including corrugations, bristles, protuberances, or pits, or other surfaces for facilitating agitation, cleaning or other surface treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ioana M. Rizoiu, Jeffrey W. Jones, Dmitri Boutoussov
  • Patent number: 7461982
    Abstract: An illumination device is described containing optical fibers that transmit electromagnetic energy from a source to a target. Additional optical fibers return reflected electromagnetic energy from the target. High-level electromagnetic energy can be used for cutting, reforming, or treating a surface. Low-level electromagnetic energy illuminates the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dmitri Boutoussov, Jeffrey W. Jones, Ioana M. Rizoiu
  • Patent number: 7461658
    Abstract: Architectures and techniques for treating conditions of the eye, such as presbyopia, utilize sources of treatment energy, such as electromagnetic energy emitting devices, to implement non-corneal manipulations. According to these devices and methods, the sources of treatment energy are activated to direct energy onto parts of the eye, such as the conjunctiva and sclera, to treat presbyopia. The treatments can affect at least one property of the eye and enhance an accommodation of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Jones, Marcia Angela Van Valen
  • Patent number: 7458380
    Abstract: Architectures and techniques for treating conditions of the eye, such as presbyopia, utilize sources of treatment energy, such as electromagnetic energy emitting devices, to implement non-corneal manipulations. According to these devices and methods, the sources of treatment energy are activated to direct energy onto parts of the eye, such as the conjunctiva and sclera, to treat presbyopia. The treatments can affect at least one property of the eye and enhance an accommodation of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Jones, Marcia Angela Van Valen
  • Patent number: 7424199
    Abstract: A fiber tip fluid output device is provided for holding a fiber tip in an electromagnetic energy cutting apparatus and for directing water particles over a radiation delivery end of the fiber tip. The fiber tip fluid output device includes a generally cylindrical body having an outer surface, a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The lumen is sized and shaped to accommodate a fiber tip therethrough so that the fiber tip extends through the lumen from the proximal end to the distal end of the generally cylindrical body. The fiber tip fluid output device further includes a plurality of apertures extending around the generally cylindrical body, with each of the apertures of the plurality of apertures fluidly connecting the outer surface to the lumen. Fluid is mixed around the cylindrical body, before entering the lumen through the plurality of apertures for additional mixing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ioana M. Rizoiu, Jeffrey W. Jones
  • Publication number: 20080212624
    Abstract: A laser device that includes a dual pulse-width laser-pumping circuit generates long and short laser pulses. The laser-pumping circuit employs a single power supply with dual high voltage outputs that are selectable under control of a user. The laser device conveniently generates long and short laser pulses or a mix of the two for performing specialized surgical procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: BIOLASE Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Dmitri Boutoussov
  • Patent number: 7421186
    Abstract: A laser handpiece is disclosed, including a shaped fiber optic tip having a side-firing output end with a double bevel-cut shape. The shaped fiber optic tip can be configured to side-fire laser energy in a direction away from a laser handpiece and toward sidewalls of a treatment or target site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dmitri Boutoussov, John Hendy
  • Patent number: 7415050
    Abstract: Output optical energy pulses including relatively high energy magnitudes at the beginning of each pulse are disclosed. As a result of the relatively high energy magnitudes which lead each pulse, the leading edge of each pulse includes a relatively large slope. This slope is preferably greater than or equal to 5. Additionally, the full-width half-max value of the output optical energy distributions are between 0.025 and 250 microseconds and, more preferably, are about 70 microseconds. A flashlamp is used to drive the laser system, and a current is used to drive the flashlamp. A flashlamp current generating circuit includes a solid core inductor which has an inductance of 50 microhenries and a capacitor which has a capacitance of 50 microfarads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ioana M. Rizoiu, Andrew I. Kimmel
  • Patent number: 7384419
    Abstract: A radiation emitting apparatus is disclosed that emits a substantially homogenous beam of radiation from an irregularly shaped output end. As described herein, a radiation emitting apparatus includes a bundled fiberguide coupled to an energy distribution tuner. The bundled fiber guide is coupled to the energy distribution tuner to receive a substantially uniform distribution of high power energy. The bundled fiber guide is configured to distribute the energy to emit a substantially uniform distribution of lower power energy toward a target surface, such as a body surface. The bundled fiber guide may include a plurality of fused optic fibers, a plurality of beam splitting mirror elements, or tapered waveguides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Jones, Dmitri Boutsoussov
  • Patent number: 7356208
    Abstract: A fiber detector apparatus includes a hub having one or more electrical contacts. The hub is configured to be placed against a connector, which is disposed on an electromagnetic energy source, such that electrical continuity is established between the electrical contacts of the hub and electrical contacts on a connector plate of the electromagnetic energy source. The number and positions of the electrical contacts correlate with the presence and characteristics of one or more fibers extending through the hub toward the electromagnetic energy source. A data storage microcircuit may also be provided within the hub to store identification information about the fibers being used. Knowing the physical characteristics of the fibers being used in a particular procedure can permit a user of the apparatus to improve the effectiveness of a procedure using the electromagnetic energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Biolase Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Becker
  • Publication number: 20080033411
    Abstract: A medical laser is described that contains a modulator or saturable absorber. The laser produces output optical energy suitable for cutting tissue while minimizing wasted output optical energy that could result in unnecessary pain to a patient. The medical laser described enables efficient, effective cutting of tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: BioLase Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Andriasyan Manvel Artyom, Dmitri Boutoussov