Patents Assigned to Cynosure Inc
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Patent number: 11819259Abstract: Electrosurgical systems and components thereof configured to deliver RF energy to a target site of a human or other animal patient with selectable RF energy delivery profiles, temperature sensors and controls, and/or electrodes configured to more uniformly or effectively delivery energy to target tissue.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Cynosure, Inc.Inventors: James Boll, Richard Shaun Welches, Daniel Masse, Samuel Bruce, Jeffrey Simon, Ali Shajii, David Sonnenshein, Robert D. McCarthy, Rafael Armando Sierra
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Publication number: 20190133673Abstract: Systems and methods utilizing RF energy to treat a patient's skin (e.g., dermis and hypodermis) or other target tissue including at a depth below a tissue surface (e.g., skin surface, mucosal surfaces of the vagina or esophagus) are provided herein. In various aspects, the methods and systems described herein can provide a RF-based treatment in which the deposition of RF energy can be selectively controlled to help ensure heating uniformity during one or more of body sculpting treatment (lipolysis), skin tightening treatment (laxity improvement), cellulite treatment, vaginal laxity or rejuvenation treatment, urinary incontinence treatment, fecal incontinence treatment, all by way of non-limiting examples. In various aspects, the systems can comprise one or more sources of RF energy (e.g., a RF generator), a treatment applicator comprising one or more electrode arrays configured to be disposed in contact with a tissue surface, and a return electrode (e.g., a neutral pad) to the tissue surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2019Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: Cynosure, Inc.Inventors: James Boll, Robert McCarthy, Bo Chen, Richard Shaun Welches, Daniel Masse, Ali Shajii, Michael Kishinevsky, David Sonnenshein
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Publication number: 20190134421Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the present teachings, systems and methods for applying treatment energy, e.g., electromagnetic radiation such as laser radiation in the visible and near infrared wavelengths, to body areas having bulges and fat deposits, loose skin, pain, acne and/or wounds. In some aspects, the systems and methods can enable relatively lengthy treatments to be performed by having the practitioner set-up and/or start the treatment, thereafter allowing the treatment to proceed safely and effectively without the continued presence of the practitioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: Cynosure, Inc.Inventors: James Boll, Rafael Armando Sierra, Elizabeth Kneen, Allan Cameron, Adrian Mark West, Kevin Young, Bo Chen
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Patent number: 10245107Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus are disclosed for delivery of pulsed treatment radiation by employing a pump radiation source generating picosecond pulses at a first wavelength, and a frequency-shifting resonator having a lasing medium and resonant cavity configured to receive the picosecond pulses from the pump source at the first wavelength and to emit radiation at a second wavelength in response thereto, wherein the resonant cavity of the frequency-shifting resonator has a round trip time shorter than the duration of the picosecond pulses generated by the pump radiation source. Methods, systems and apparatus are also disclosed for providing beam uniformity and a sub-harmonic resonator.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2014Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: CYNOSURE, INC.Inventors: Rafael Armando Sierra, Mirko Georgiev Mirkov
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Patent number: 10143831Abstract: An electrosurgical device can have a housing and an electrode defining an energizable surface at least partially positioned externally of the housing. The electrode can move longitudinally relative to the housing. A shank of the electrode can be positioned within the housing and configured to urge against an energizable element in the housing. The energizable element can have a longitudinally movable electrical coupler configured to electrically couple with the shank portion when the shank portion urges against the energizable element. Related methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Cynosure, Inc.Inventors: Albert M. Juergens, Frank D'Amelio
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Patent number: 9780518Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: CYNOSURE, INC.Inventors: Rafael A. Sierra, Mirko Georgiev Mirkov
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Publication number: 20160256701Abstract: RF energy for skin conditioning with a non-ablative electrode is applied with a handpiece incorporating means to prevent electrical shock to the patient when the energized electrode surface makes or breaks contact with the skin In a preferred embodiment, switch means are incorporated in the handpiece and configured such that the active electrode surface is not energized until it is in actual contact with the patients skin, and remains energized only while the active electrode surface remains in contact with the patient's skin, so that no voltage is present on the electrode, when an air gap whose dielectric breakdown can cause an electrical shock to the patient arises, immediately before or immediately after skin contact during a skin conditioning procedure. In another preferred embodiment, the electrode to skin impedance change as the electrode touches the skin is used to activate a switch that transfers RF to the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: Cynosure, Inc.Inventors: Simon Furnish, Jonathan Achenbach
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Patent number: 9345531Abstract: RF energy for skin conditioning with a non-ablative electrode is applied with a handpiece incorporating means to prevent electrical shock to the patient when the energized electrode surface makes or breaks contact with the skin. In a preferred embodiment, switch means are incorporated in the handpiece and configured such that the active electrode surface is not energized until it is in actual contact with the patient's skin, and remains energized only while the active electrode surface remains in contact with the patient's skin, so that no voltage is present on the electrode, when an air gap whose dielectric breakdown can cause an electrical shock to the patient arises, immediately before or immediately after skin contact during a skin conditioning procedure. In another preferred embodiment, the electrode to skin impedance change as the electrode touches the skin is used to activate a switch that transfers RF to the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Cynosure, Inc.Inventors: Simon Furnish, Jonathan Achenbach
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Patent number: 9028536Abstract: 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 (e.g., a Pockels cell) positioned along the optical axis of the resonator.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2009Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Cynosure, Inc.Inventors: Rafael Armando Sierra, Mirko Mirkov, Richard Shaun Welches
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Publication number: 20150080863Abstract: Systems and methods for treating tissue by concentrating a laser emission to at least one depth at a fluence sufficient to create an ablation volume in at least a portion of the target tissue and controlling pulse width within the picosecond regime to provide a desired mechanical pressure in the form of shock waves and/or pressure waves.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: CYNOSURE, INC.Inventors: Richard Shaun Welches, Mirko Georgiev Mirkov
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Publication number: 20150005759Abstract: In part, the disclosure relates to an electromagnetic current displacement apparatus that includes one or more magnetic field sources and an alternating current source. The apparatus includes current delivery electrodes that may be part of a cuff, a hand held device, or individual electrode pads suitable for temporary fixation to skin. In one embodiment, an alternating current is transcutaneously delivered using skin contacting electrodes sized and arranged to avoid hotspots and provide a uniform delivery of the current. In turn, current attractors and repulsors can be arranged on the skin or in a suitable device to push or pull sections of the current that is disposed below such elements. Magnetic fields can be applied and focused to the regions through which the current passes, effectively pushing the current deeper into a target region below the surface of the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: CYNOSURE, INC.Inventors: Richard Shaun Welches, Daniel Hohm
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Publication number: 20140371730Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus are disclosed for delivery of pulsed treatment radiation by employing a pump radiation source generating picosecond pulses at a first wavelength, and a frequency-shifting resonator having a lasing medium and resonant cavity configured to receive the picosecond pulses from the pump source at the first wavelength and to emit radiation at a second wavelength in response thereto, wherein the resonant cavity of the frequency-shifting resonator has a round trip time shorter than the duration of the picosecond pulses generated by the pump radiation source. Methods, systems and apparatus are also disclosed for providing beam uniformity and a sub-harmonic resonator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: CYNOSURE, INC.Inventors: Rafael Armando Sierra, Mirko Georgiev Mirkov
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Publication number: 20140321484Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus are disclosed for delivery of pulsed treatment radiation by employing a pump radiation source generating picosecond pulses at a first wavelength, and a frequency-shifting resonator having a lasing medium and resonant cavity configured to receive the picosecond pulses from the pump source at the first wavelength and to emit radiation at a second wavelength in response thereto, wherein the resonant cavity of the frequency-shifting resonator has a round trip time shorter than the duration of the picosecond pulses generated by the pump radiation source. Methods, systems and apparatus are also disclosed for providing beam uniformity and a sub-harmonic resonator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: CYNOSURE, INC.Inventors: Rafael Armando Sierra, John Robertson, Daniel Hohm, Christian Hoffman, Mirko Georgiev Mirkov
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Publication number: 20140025033Abstract: The present disclosure relates systems and methods for tissue remodeling, that ameliorate fat deposits by disrupting adipocytes through low-temperature extended treatment time approaches, in conjunction with selective treatment and/or localized cooling of the treatment site to prevent or minimize damage to non-target tissues.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: CYNOSURE, INC.Inventors: Mirko G. Mirkov, Bo Chen
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Publication number: 20130178917Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for treatment, such as skin rejuvenation treatment, use non-uniform laser radiation. A high-intensity portion of the laser radiation causes collagen destruction and shrinkage within select portions of the treatment area, while a lower-intensity portion of the radiation causes fibroblast stimulation leading to collagen production across other portions of the treatment area. An output beam from a laser source, such as an Nd:NAG laser, is coupled into an optical system that modifies the beam to provide a large-diameter beam having a nonuniform energy profile, comprised of a plurality of high-intensity zones surrounded by lower-intensity zones within the treatment beam. The higher-intensity zones heat select portions of the tar et tissue to temperatures sufficient for a first treatment (e.g. collagen shrinkage), while the lower-intensity zones provide sufficient energy for a second treatment (e.g. stimulated collagen production).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Cynosure, Inc.Inventors: Mirko Georgiev Mirkov, Rafael Armando Sierra, George E.S. Cho
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Publication number: 20130096546Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed including: an incoherent light source that generates a treatment beam having a non-uniform energy profile, the non-uniform energy profile being included of regions of relatively high energy per unit area within a substantially uniform background region of relatively low energy per unit area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: Cynosure, Inc.Inventors: Mirko Georgiev Mirkov, Rafael Armando Sierra, George E.S. Cho
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Publication number: 20130035675Abstract: This application provides a consumer device for aesthetic applications, and methods for titrating doses of therapeutic light output from the device in the form of a non-uniform beam, in connection with dermal rejuvenation and cosmetic applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: CYNOSURE, INC.Inventors: Mirko Georgiev Mirkov, Rafael Armando Sierra, George E.S. Cho, James Henry Boll
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Patent number: 8322348Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treatment, such as skin rejuvenation treatment, using non-uniform laser radiation. An output beam from a laser source is coupled into an optical system that modifies the beam to provide a large-diameter beam having a non-uniform energy profile, comprised of a plurality of high-intensity zones surrounded by lower-intensity zones within the treatment beam. A large area of tissue, preferably 7-10 mm in diameter, can be treated simultaneously, while minimizing the risk of burning or other damage to the skin.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Cynosure, Inc.Inventors: Mirko Georgiev Mirkov, Rafael Armando Sierra, George E. S. Cho
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Patent number: 8317779Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for treatment, such as skin rejuvenation treatment, use non-uniform laser radiation. A high-intensity portion of the laser radiation causes collagen destruction and shrinkage within select portions of the treatment area, while a lower-intensity portion of the radiation causes fibroblast stimulation leading to collagen production across other portions of the treatment area. An output beam from a laser source, such as an Nd:YAG laser, is coupled into an optical system that modifies the beam to provide a large-diameter beam having a nonuniform energy profile, comprised of a plurality of high-intensity zones surrounded by lower-intensity zones within the treatment beam. The higher-intensity zones heat select portions of the target tissue to temperatures sufficient for a first treatment (e.g. collagen shrinkage), while the lower-intensity zones provide sufficient energy for a second treatment (e.g. stimulated collagen production).Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Cynosure, Inc.Inventors: Mirko Mirkov, Rafael Armando Sierra, George Cho
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Publication number: 20120253222Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for monitoring a thermal surgical procedure including a thermal camera for monitoring temperature at a plurality of locations within at least a portion of a surgical field undergoing thermal surgical treatment and generating a series of thermal images based on said monitoring, a processor for processing the thermal images, and a display for displaying, in real time, a series of display images indicative of temperature at the plurality of positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: CYNOSURE, INC.Inventors: Richard Shaun Welches, James Henry Boll