Patents by Inventor David Gollnick
David Gollnick has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8920409Abstract: A device for treatment of dermatological lesions includes a gas discharge lamp for generating a plurality of different electromagnetic radiation treatments. A power supply for driving the gas discharge lamp is selectively controlled to drive the gas discharge lamp to output a first electromagnetic treatment when an area of skin being treated has a pigmented lesion, and to drive the gas discharge lamp to output a second electromagnetic treatment when the area of skin being treated has a vascular lesion, where the second electromagnetic treatment has a spectral distribution that is blue-shifted relative to the spectral distribution of the first electromagnetic treatment.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A. Gollnick
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Patent number: 8915906Abstract: A system and method for providing treatments of electromagnetic radiation to areas of post-partum abdominal skin. The treatments provide for raising the temperature in a portion of post-partum abdominal skin to a treatment temperature, which is sufficient to reduce the laxity or redundancy of the post-partum skin. In one embodiment the treatment can provide treatment exposures to sub-areas, of an area of post-partum abdominal skin which has been identified for treatment, and bring a temperature of the tissue being treated to at 50° C.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A. Gollnick, Michael Levernier, Gregory J. R. Spooner
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Patent number: 8870856Abstract: A system and method for using a light source to treat tissue with NIR light. The operation provides for generating higher temperatures in deeper layers of tissue relative to higher layers of tissue. The increased temperature in dermal layers can operate to induce collagen shrinkage, or remodeling. One of the light sources for providing a broad spectrum of NIR light is a filament light. The light from the filament lamp can be selectively filtered, and after filtering this light is applied to the skin, where the selective filtering can enhance the ability to elevate the temperature of deeper layers of tissue, relative to layers of tissue which are closer to the surface of the skin.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2004Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Connors, David A. Gollnick, Dean A. MacFarland, Greg Spooner
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Patent number: 8656931Abstract: A dermatological treatment method includes directing laser energy having a wavelength of 2.79 ?m onto skin. According to disclosed methods, the energy can function to ablate a first portion of epidermal tissue, coagulate an underlying second portion of epidermal tissue, and promote collagen formation in tissue of the underlying dermis. In an exemplary treatment apparatus, a laser using a YSGG gain medium is mounted in a handpiece. The handpiece may include a two-axis scanner to allow for uniform scanning of the energy over the tissue surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A. Gollnick, Steven Christensen, Dean A. MacFarland, Robert Bernhard Estrada
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Patent number: 8474463Abstract: The invention comprises a system and method for non-ablative laser treatment of dermatologic conditions. A laser energy is transmitted to an underlying target element in the skin. The target element is heated to a temperature of at least forty degrees Celsius. In some embodiments, a pulsed, near infrared, high peak power laser energy is used. The systems and methods of the present invention may be used to treat acne, smooth wrinkles, remove hair, treat leg veins, treat facial veins, improve skin texture, decrease pore sizes, reduce rosacea, reduce “blush/diffuse redness, reduce striae, reduce scarring, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Michael Levernier, Greg Spooner, David A. Gollnick, Dean A. MacFarland
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Patent number: 8460280Abstract: A flashlamp device having a small diameter waveguide is disclosed for use in localized dermatological applications. A preferred waveguide has a curvilinear wall surface. The waveguide is supported by a plurality of spaced apart thermally-conductive elements in contact with the curvilinear wall surface allowing sufficient cooling of the waveguide while minimizing the amount of high angle light stripped from the waveguide at points of contact with the contact elements.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, Gregory J. R. Spooner, David A. Gollnick, Steven Christensen
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Patent number: 8439901Abstract: A dermatological treatment device is disclosed for generating a matrix of two dimensional treatment spots on the tissue. A handpiece carries a laser which generates a beam of laser pulses. The pulses are focused onto the tissue with a lens system. A diffractive element is positioned between the laser and the lens system for splitting the laser beam into a plurality of sub-beams. A scanner translates the beam over the diffractive element to generate the two dimensional spot pattern. The laser has a semi-monolithic resonator design with one integral end minor defining the output coupler and a second, independent mirror for adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2012Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A. Gollnick
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Patent number: 8366703Abstract: A dermatological treatment device is disclosed for generating a matrix of two dimensional treatment spots on the tissue. A handpiece carrier a laser which generates a beam of laser pulses. The pulses are focused onto the tissue with a lens system. A diffractive element is positioned between the laser and the lens system for splitting the laser beam into a plurality of sub-beams. A scanner translates the beam over the diffractive element to generate the two dimensional spot pattern. The laser has a semi-monolithic resonator design with one integral end mirror defining the output coupler and a second, independent mirror for adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A Gollnick
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Publication number: 20120330289Abstract: A dermatological treatment method includes directing laser energy having a wavelength of 2.79 ?m onto skin. According to disclosed methods, the energy can function to ablate a first portion of epidermal tissue, coagulate an underlying second portion of epidermal tissue, and promote collagen formation in tissue of the underlying dermis. In an exemplary treatment apparatus, a laser using a YSGG gain medium is mounted in a handpiece. The handpiece may include a two-axis scanner to allow for uniform scanning of the energy over the tissue surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. DAVENPORT, David A. Gollnick, Steven Christensen, Dean A. MacFarland, Robert Bernhard Estrada
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Patent number: 8317780Abstract: A dermatological treatment device is disclosed for generating a matrix of two dimensional treatment spots on the tissue. A handpiece carrier a laser which generates a beam of laser pulses. The pulses are focused onto the tissue with a lens system. A diffractive element is positioned between the laser and the lens system for splitting the laser beam into a plurality of sub-beams. A scanner translates the beam over the diffractive element to generate the two dimensional spot pattern. The laser has a semi-monolithic resonator design with one integral end minor defining the output coupler and a second, independent mirror for adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A. Gollnick
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Patent number: 8276592Abstract: A dermatological treatment method includes directing laser energy having a wavelength of 2.79 ?m onto skin. According to disclosed methods, the energy can function to ablate a first portion of epidermal tissue, coagulate an underlying second portion of epidermal tissue, and promote collagen formation in tissue of the underlying dermis. In an exemplary treatment apparatus, a laser using a YSGG gain medium is mounted in a handpiece. The handpiece may include a two-axis scanner to allow for uniform scanning of the energy over the tissue surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A. Gollnick, Steven Christensen, Dean A. MacFarland, Robert Bernhard Estrada
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Publication number: 20120029605Abstract: A dermatological treatment device is disclosed for generating a matrix of two dimensional treatment spots on the tissue. A handpiece carrier a laser which generates a beam of laser pulses. The pulses are focused onto the tissue with a lens system. A diffractive element is positioned between the laser and the lens system for splitting the laser beam into a plurality of sub-beams. A scanner translates the beam over the diffractive element to generate the two dimensional spot pattern. The laser has a semi-monolithic resonator design with one integral end minor defining the output coupler and a second, independent mirror for adjustment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: CUTERA, INC.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A. Gollnick
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Patent number: 7998181Abstract: A fluorescence concentrator system that provides for high brightness light source. The system can include a host doped with fluorescent material, which is optically pumped by an adjacent illumination source. The fluorescence concentrator captures a portion of the isotropically emitted fluorescent light and guides it to an output surface. The fluorescent energy emerging the output surface provides a high brightness light source suitable for a number of applications. For example, the fluorescence concentrator system can be used as the light source in a medical apparatus suitable for various aesthetic procedures. Further aspects of the fluorescent concentrator system can include providing for controlling the illumination source to output pumping energy suitable for high energy applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: John L. Nightingale, Gregory J. Spooner, David A. Gollnick, Dean A. MacFarland
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Patent number: 7878206Abstract: System and methods for minimally invasive treatment of snoring are described. According to one system and method, laser energy is applied to tissue of a soft palate and/or uvula to create a pattern of multiple treatment spots in the tissue. According to another system and method, electromagnetic energy from a filament light source is impinged of soft palate and/or uvula tissue to achieve volumetric heating of the tissue. The systems and methods increase rigidity and/or reduce laxity of the tissue, and/or volumetrically reduce the tissue, thereby diminishing snoring.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Connors, David A. Gollnick, Dean A. MacFarland, Scott A. Davenport
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Publication number: 20110004200Abstract: A dermatological treatment method includes directing laser energy having a wavelength of 2.79 ?m onto skin. According to disclosed methods, the energy can function to ablate a first portion of epidermal tissue, coagulate an underlying second portion of epidermal tissue, and promote collagen formation in tissue of the underlying dermis. In an exemplary treatment apparatus, a laser using a YSGG gain medium is mounted in a handpiece. The handpiece may include a two-axis scanner to allow for uniform scanning of the energy over the tissue surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. DAVENPORT, David A. Gollnick, Steven Christensen, Dean A. MacFarland, Robert Bernhard Estrada
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Patent number: 7814915Abstract: A dermatological treatment method includes directing laser energy having a wavelength of 2.79 ?m onto skin. According to disclosed methods, the energy can function to ablate a first portion of epidermal tissue, coagulate an underlying second portion of epidermal tissue, and promote collagen formation in tissue of the underlying dermis. In an exemplary treatment apparatus, a laser using a YSGG gain medium is mounted in a handpiece. The handpiece may include a two-axis scanner to allow for uniform scanning of the energy over the tissue surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A. Gollnick, Steven Christensen, Dean A. MacFarland, Robert Bernhard Estrada
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Publication number: 20100222853Abstract: The invention comprises a system and method for non-ablative laser treatment of dermatologic conditions. A laser energy is transmitted to an underlying target element in the skin. The target element is heated to a temperature of at least forty degrees Celsius. In some embodiments, a pulsed, near infrared, high peak power laser energy is used. The systems and methods of the present invention may be used to treat acne, smooth wrinkles, remove hair, treat leg veins, treat facial veins, improve skin texture, decrease pore sizes, reduce rosacea, reduce “blush/diffuse redness, reduce striae, reduce scarring, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: CUTERA, INC.Inventors: Michael Levernier, Greg Spooner, David A. Gollnick, Dean A. MacFarland
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Patent number: 7780652Abstract: A system and method for providing light treatments to a patients skin, which could include both dermal and epidermal regions. The system and method utilize multiple hand pieces where each hand piece can deliver light from a different light source. The system and method provide for control over the different light source corresponding to the different hand pieces based on whether the hand pieces are held in storage positions in a hand piece management unit. A control unit of the system provides operates to cause a user interface display to communicate information to a user based on the positions of the different hand pieces. Further, the system and method can provide a user with access to different aspects of the systems operation based on the positions of the hand pieces.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Dean A. MacFarland, Richard Canant, David A. Gollnick, Greg Spooner, Kevin P. Connors
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Patent number: 7722600Abstract: A system and method for using a light source to treat tissue with NIR light. The operation provides for generating higher temperatures in deeper layers of tissue relative to shallower layers of tissue. The increased temperature in dermal layers can operate to induce collagen shrinkage, or remodeling. One of the light sources for providing a broad spectrum of NIR light is a filament light. The light from the filament lamp can be selectively filtered, and after filtering this light is applied to the skin, where the selective filtering can enhance the ability to elevate the temperature of deeper layers of tissue, relative to layers of tissue which are closer to the surface of the skin.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Connors, Gregory J. R. Spooner, Scott A. Davenport, Dean A. MacFarland, David A. Gollnick, Michael Levernier
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Patent number: 7703458Abstract: The invention comprises a system and method for non-ablative laser treatment of dermatologic conditions. A laser energy is transmitted to an underlying target element in the skin. The target element is heated to a temperature of at least forty degrees Celsius. In some embodiments, a pulsed, near infrared, high peak power laser energy is used. The systems and methods of the present invention may be used to treat acne, smooth wrinkles, remove hair, treat leg veins, treat facial veins, improve skin texture, decrease pore sizes, reduce rosacea, reduce “blush/diffuse redness, reduce striae, reduce scarring, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2004Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Michael Levernier, Greg Spooner, David A. Gollnick, Dean A. MacFarland