Patents by Inventor Douglass Mead

Douglass Mead 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).

  • Laser dermal implants for the treatment of facial skin depressions
    Patent number: 5817090
    Abstract: A method of treating facial skin depressions is provided in which, following laser ablation of the epidermal layer, the underlying dermal plug of skin is obtained having minimal thermal damage and is implanted into an area of depressed skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Laser Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Patrick Abergel, Michael Slatkine, Douglass Mead, Eliezer Zair
  • Laser facial rejuvenation
    Patent number: 5807386
    Abstract: A method of facial rejuvenation is provided in which ablation of an area of skin is accomplished to above the papillary dermis, providing effective permanent smoothness. A laser beam directs a laser beam from a laser source to a scanner which directs the beam to ablate the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Laser Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Slatkine, Douglass Mead
  • Laser preparation of recipient holes for graft implantation in the treatment of icepick scars
    Patent number: 5624434
    Abstract: A method of treating ice pick scars is provided in which the epidermal layer surrounding an ice pick scar is ablated to provide a recipient hole into which skin is grafted. Smoothing of the skin after grafting may then be performed with permanent rejuvenation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: Laser Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert P. Abergel, Michael Slatkine, Douglass Mead
  • Laser facial rejuvenation
    Patent number: 5611795
    Abstract: A method of facial rejuvenation is provided in which ablation of an area of skin is accomplished to above the papillary dermis, providing effective permanent smoothness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Laser Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Slatkine, Douglass Mead