Patents by Inventor Ricky A. Frost

Ricky A. Frost 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).

  • Patent number: 10350429
    Abstract: A system and method of illuminating tissue, particularly within the cranial cavity, through the mouth or nose. The system includes a light source and a power source for powering the light source. Optics are included for directing light from the light source towards the cranial cavity when the apparatus is inserted into a cavity of the head. Light from the light source and output from the optic provides cellular interaction treatment toward a specified area of the head region. Providing illumination where there are already holes in the skull results in more efficient coupling of light to the cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Inventor: Ricky A. Frost
  • Publication number: 20170225011
    Abstract: A system and method of illuminating tissue, particularly within the cranial cavity, through the mouth or nose. The system includes a light source and a power source for powering the light source. Optics are included for directing light from the light source towards the cranial cavity when the apparatus is inserted into a cavity of the head. Light from the light source and output from the optic provides cellular interaction treatment toward a specified area of the head region. Providing illumination where there are already holes in the skull results in more efficient coupling of light to the cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventor: Ricky A. Frost
  • Patent number: 9180308
    Abstract: A system and method of illuminating tissue, particularly within the cranial cavity, through the mouth or nose. The system includes a light source and a power source for powering the light source. Optics are included for directing light from the light source towards the cranial cavity when the apparatus is inserted into a cavity of the head. Light from the light source and output from the optic provides cellular interaction treatment toward a specified area of the head region. Providing illumination where there are already holes in the skull results in more efficient coupling of light to the cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Ricky A. Frost
  • Patent number: 8702771
    Abstract: Semiconductor diode lasers are tiny sources of light powered by electricity. These are used extensively in medical and aesthetic applications. This patent application covers the concept of replaceable laser diodes for a wide range of applications. Historically, the high power laser sources have been prohibitively expensive to contemplate such an idea. However, as technology advances the price per Watt continues to fall dramatically. Somewhat analogous to the Gillette safety razor concept, this patent application describes how diodes can be replaced in a manner akin to the ordinary razor blade. Simply put, this invention describes replaceable laser light sources for aesthetic and medical applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventor: Ricky A. Frost
  • Patent number: 8236036
    Abstract: Semiconductor diode lasers are tiny sources of light powered by electricity. These are used extensively in medical and aesthetic applications. This patent application covers the concept of replaceable laser diodes for a wide range of applications. Historically, the high power laser sources have been prohibitively expensive to contemplate such an idea. However, as technology advances the price per Watt continues to fall dramatically. Somewhat analogous to the Gillette safety razor concept, this patent application describes how diodes can be replaced in a manner akin to the ordinary razor blade. Simply put, this invention describes replaceable laser light sources for aesthetic and medical applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: Ricky A. Frost
  • Publication number: 20080161827
    Abstract: A new approach for a system and method for producing a substantially invisible medical tissue marker is described. In certain exemplary embodiments of the invention, the medical marker will become visible only when a light (energy) source is shined thereon. The visible action of the marker is accomplished, for example, utilizing materials that are multi-photon absorbers. In another exemplary embodiment, the medical marker will become visible for a given amount of time when the tissue marker is exposed to a specific light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Ricky A. Frost