Abstract: A system for producing hair growth stimulation using light energy, topical compositions, and combinations thereof. By using photomodulation resulting from cellular responses to exposure to specific wavelengths of light, optionally in conjunction with topical compositions and procedures for enhancing the penetration of such compositions, hair follicles are activated to produce hair growth.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating various dermatalogical conditions using electromagnetic radiation. Particularly preferred are narrowband, multichromatic electromagnetic radiation emitters having a dominant emissive wavelength corresponding to the peak absorption wavelength of the mammalian tissue targetted for treatment. Topical compositions are disclosed for pretreating the targetted tissue to alter the peak absorption wavelength of the tissue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for the photomodulation of living tissue. When photomodulated, living tissue will exhibit bioactivation or bioinhibition according to the present invention and, when using the disclosed sources of narrowband multichromatic radiation can cause significant dermatologic advantages such as hair removal, hair growth stimulation, wrinkle reduction, acne reduction and scar removal, vitiligo, etc. The present invention has application to non-dermatological medical treatments including tumor growth inhibition, cell regeneration, the stimulation of tissue in organs, etc.

Abstract: A system for enhancing and improving the transcutaneous or transdermal delivery of topical chemicals or drugs. A disposable container contains a substantially sterile unit dose of an active agent adapted for a single use in a medical treatment. The unit dose is formulated to enhance transport of the active agent through mammalian skin when the active agent is applied to the skin and the skin is exposed to light and/or ultrasound defined by at least one specific parameter.

Abstract: A system for enhancing and improving the transcutaneous or transdermal delivery of topical chemicals or drugs. A disposable container contains a substantially sterile unit dose of an active agent adapted for a single use in a medical treatment. The unit dose is formulated to enhance transport of the active agent through mammalian skin when the active agent is applied to the skin and the skin is exposed to light and/or ultrasound defined by at least one specific parameter.

Abstract: A system for enhancing and improving the transcutaneous or transdermal delivery of topical chemicals or drugs. A disposable container contains a substantially sterile unit dose of an active agent adapted for a single use in a medical treatment. The unit dose is formulated to enhance transport of the active agent through mammalian skin when the active agent is applied to the skin and the skin is exposed to light and/or ultrasound defined by at least one specific parameter.

Abstract: A system for producing preferential damage to hair exiting mammalian skin. A agent having an average diameter for enabling the agent to penetrate the hair duct is selected. The agent is designed to attach to, or become physically incorporated into, the hair shaft, the hair follicle, the hair bulb or the hair duct. The agent has an electromagnetic radiation absorption characteristic which enables the agent to absorb a first wavelength of electromagnetic radiation from a skin-penetrating electromagnetic radiation source, such as a laser. The agent is applied to the skin so that the agent penetrates the skin and attaches to or becomes physically incorporated into the hair shaft, the hair follicle, the hair bulb or the hair duct. The agent is exposed to the first wavelength of electromagnetic radiation and absorbs the first wavelength of electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: A system for enhancing and improving the transcutaneous or transdermal delivery of topical chemicals or drugs. A disposable container contains a substantially sterile unit dose of an active agent adapted for a single use in a medical treatment. The unit dose is formulated to enhance transport of the active agent through mammalian skin when the active agent is applied to the skin and the skin is exposed to light and/or ultrasound defined by at least one specific parameter.

Abstract: A long pulse alexandrite laser hair removal system is disclosed using light pulses of greater than 1 msec and fluences between 10 and 50 J/cm.sup.2. The use of an alexandrite laser allows good penetration while still achieving an acceptable combination of hemoglobin and melanin absorption. The use an index-matching application on the skin sections to be treated is also described. This substance will be absorbed into the epidermal layer to provide better coupling of the laser light into the skin. Also, and most advantageously, it will reduce reflections at the epidermal-dermal junction, which can lead to the damage of the skin. Also a topical thermal or photochromic indicator is suggested since skin irradiation in the near-infrared generally does not produce any characteristic skin color change as is found when using pulsed dye lasers, for example.

Abstract: A combined sclerotherapy and light treatment method is described for the treatment of unwanted veins such as varicose and telangiectatic leg veins. Substantially increased success, in the range of 90-100%, has been achieved by implementing a dwell time of between 12 hours and 6 months between the light-based therapy and the sclerotherapy. Near infra-red wavelength light is preferably used in the light therapy due to its better depths of penetration through the skin to deeper lying, larger vessels such as varicose veins.

Abstract: A control for a grinding machine of the type having a grinding wheel mounted at an oblique angle relative to a workpiece, the control including means for receiving first data representative of a contour to be ground on the workpiece defined in a first set of axes in a workpiece coordinate system, means for transforming the first data into a set of second data defined in a second set of axes relative to the grinding wheel and means for generating output signals to cause the grinding wheel to grind a predefined contour on the workpiece in accordance with the second data.

Abstract: A microprocessor numerical control system having a prom module which contains the operating program of the system and a processor module which contains a microprocessor generating multiplexed data and address information on an internal bus. The processor module further includes bus control logic and address and data transceivers which interface the internal bus with the system's address data and control buses. The processor module further includes a variety of timing and interrupt control circuits which permits selective communication with other modules in the system. The system further includes a peripheral interface module having thereon logic to communicate with a CRT, keyboard, audible and visual indicators and an A to D converter which may be used to input feedrate override information into the processor memory.

Abstract: A microprocessor numerical control system having a prom module which contains the operating program of the system and a processor module which contains a microprocessor generating multiplexed data and address information on an internal bus. The processor module further includes bus control logic and address and data transceivers which interface the internal bus with the system's address data and control buses. The processor module further includes a variety of timing and interrupt control circuits which permits selective communication with other modules in the system. The system further includes a peripherial interface module having thereon logic to communicate with a CRT, keyboard, audible and visual indicators and an A to D converter which may be used to input feedrate override information into the processor memory.

Abstract: A feedback position control system and method of extracting feedback phase or position information therefrom. A resolver or similar device such as an inductosyn is connected to each movable member of a machine tool such that the phase of the resolver output signal is indicative of the displacement of each movable member about its respective axis. The stator windings of the resolver are excited with reference and quadrature signals to generate a periodically varying output signal. The zero crossings of the output signal are monitored and the digital count in a reference counter (C.sub.A and C.sub.B) corresponding to the times of zero crossing are stored. The scaled sum of the counts C.sub.A and C.sub.B is determinative of the phase of the output signal relative to the reference signal.

Abstract: A flotation garment employs first and second sheets of a thermoplastic film bonded face to face along a rectilinear grid work of seams forming a spaced array of mutually isolated air cells, so that the garment will not substantially lose its buoyancy when a portion of the cells are punctured. The bonded seams are perforated at selected points to enable adequate ventilation.

Abstract: A shear machine having a blade for cutting successive increments of material from flat sheet work stock has a cutting zone guarded by a curtain of light. Photosensitive means actuates a brake to stop blade motion if an object extends through the light curtain towards the cutting zone. Hold-down mechanism is operated by a lever or the like situated outside of the guarded region to enable the final portion of a sheet of work stock to be manually held in place at the cutting zone without penetrating the light curtain. The plane of the light curtain inclines towards the front of the shear machine enabling the hold-down mechanism control lever or the like to be situated on the machine above the cutting zone where it may be reached without interception of the light curtain by the operator.