Abstract: An improved photo-thermal treatment device is disclosed which is ergonomically shaped to facilitate photo-thermal treatment of a wide variety of surface portions of the human anatomy. The device incorporates a plurality of spaced infrared diodes which are actuated sequentially so as to inhibit body adaptation which may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. Additionally, a single point diode is provided at one end of the device which is specifically designed for localized point treatment of other body surface areas.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 2, 1999
Date of Patent:
February 13, 2001
Assignee:
Physician's Technology, LLC
Inventors:
Ronald S. Shapiro, Richard C. Dunlap, David B. Sutton, Anthony A. Boiarski