Laser Application Patents (Class 607/89)
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Publication number: 20120290047Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that allow treatment of cells that are otherwise inaccessible to low level laser therapy. An optically-transmissive device, e.g., a clear piece of silicone, may be placed within a patient's body to optically connect a surface portion, where a laser may be located, to a deeper portion, where a tissue bed to be treated may be located.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: John Hendy, Mark D. Wieczorek
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Patent number: 8308716Abstract: An apparatus and method for auto-titrating a surgical laser are disclosed. One embodiment of the method comprises: providing an algorithm, wherein the algorithm is operable to configure the laser based on one or more user inputs; providing a first user input operable to cause the algorithm to execute and fire the laser in a defined pattern; providing a second user input, in response to an observed condition, operable to cause the laser to stop firing and to cause the algorithm to determine one or more laser parameter values and configure the laser based on the one or more laser parameter values, wherein a final laser power value when the laser stops firing is an input to the algorithm and wherein the algorithm determines the one or more laser parameters based on the final laser power value. The method can further comprise placing the laser in a “ready” (surgical) mode, either automatically by the auto-titration algorithm or via another user input.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Novartis AGInventor: Christopher Horvath
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Patent number: 8308642Abstract: A spectroscopic diagnostic apparatus is disclosed as an aid for laser tattoo removal. The apparatus performs spectroscopic analysis of the tattooed skin before or during laser treatment, which provides composition information of the tattoo pigments and photometric information of the skin for optimizing laser treatment protocols automatically or manually. It also provides a simulated treatment result for the selected laser types.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: BWT Property, Inc.Inventors: Xin Jack Zhou, Sean Xiaolu Wang
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Publication number: 20120283803Abstract: A self-contained, hand-held device for providing a dermatological treatment includes a handheld device body, a radiation source supported in the device body, an automated scanning system, an application end, and a displacement control system. The automated scanning system is configured to receive an input beam generated by the radiation source and scan the received input beam to provide a series of output beams for delivery to the skin via the application end of the device to form a pattern of treatment spots on the skin. The application end is configured to be manually moved across the surface of the skin during a treatment session. The displacement control system includes a displacement sensor configured to determine a displacement of the device relative to the skin, and electronics configured to control at least one operational parameter of the device based on the determined displacement of the device relative to the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: Harvey I-Heng Liu, John P. Beale
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Publication number: 20120283804Abstract: A mid-infrared laser therapy tool includes a handle, a mid-infrared laser contained within the handle, and a light pipe optically coupled to the mid-infrared laser. The mid-infrared laser emits at a wavelength within a wavelength band from about 6.0 ?m to about 6.5 ?m. A mid-infrared laser therapy system includes a mid-infrared laser therapy tool, an optical coherence tomography system adapted to communicate with the mid-infrared laser therapy tool, and a motorized-platform control system adapted to communicate with the mid-infrared laser therapy tool and the optical coherence tomography system. The mid-infrared laser therapy tool comprises a mid-infrared laser emits at a wavelength within a wavelength band from about 6.0 ?m to about 6.5 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Jin U. Kang, Yong Huang, Kang Zhang
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Patent number: 8303636Abstract: Methods for treating psychiatric disorders using light energy are disclosed herein. A method for treating psychiatric disorders using light energy includes determining which hemisphere of the brain requires treatment using lateral visual field stimulation (LVFS) and applying light energy to the hemisphere of the brain to treat the psychiatric disorder other than depression. In an embodiment, light energy may include near infrared light (NIR). The methods of the present disclosure may be used to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders. In an embodiment, the methods may be used to treat a psychiatric disorder co-morbid with depression.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2012Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventor: Fredric Schiffer
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Publication number: 20120271204Abstract: A method of providing cosmetic treatment of a skin surface of a patient using a photoacoustic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventor: Gholam A. Peyman
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Patent number: 8292935Abstract: A method and device used for treating body cells affected by abnormal cell growth or by oncogenic viruses. In particular the invention relates to photonic device for treating gynecological problems comprising at least one light source incorporated into the irradiation head or into the hand piece or as a external unit connected by light guide. The light source used in the photonic device has a LED, Laser or lamps. This photonic device is used for treating a subject having unwanted cell proliferation, example dysplasia of the portio and/or cervix with Photodynamic therapy (PDT). The advantage of using LED device is, for its radiation safety, cost effectiveness and is easy to handle compared to laser system. A drug applicator is also described which is employed for homogenously application of photoactive drug in the affected area.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Bistitec Pharma Marketing LtdInventors: Wolfgang Neuberger, Stefan Spaniol
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Publication number: 20120265274Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for stimulating hair growth comprising an outer casing (1) with a first hold end (2) of the device, a second stimulating end (3) and start-up means (6). At the second stimulating end (3) are located at least one laser lighting element (4) and at least one LED lighting element (5). Said laser lighting elements (4) emit a wavelength between 600 and 900 nm, and LED lighting elements (5) a wavelength between 400 and 600 nm.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventor: Eduardo Antonio GOMEZ DE DIEGO
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Publication number: 20120265120Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that reduce the likelihood of infection caused by microorganisms. In general, microorganism population control can be achieved by exposing the population to an effective dose of electromagnetic radiation sufficient to cause a reduction in proliferation of the microorganism, wherein the electromagnetic radiation has a center wavelength between about 385 nm and about 425 nm. In preferred embodiments, the systems and methods described herein can be embodied in catheterization systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Art Beisang, III, David Shelander, Andrew Kirchoff
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Patent number: 8282628Abstract: Disclosed are vertebroplasty methods that include cauterizing an inner cavity of a vertebra of a mammal, such as a human, and injecting bone cement into the vertebra. Systems and kits for performing such methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: David C. Paul, Sean Suh, Mark Weiman, Jody L. Seifert
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Publication number: 20120253430Abstract: Methods and systems for treating skin for aesthetic or health purposes are described. According to various embodiments, photoresponsive materials and light are delivered in a controlled fashion to produce a patterned distribution of a material in the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Bran Ferren, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Edward K.Y. Jung, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
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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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Patent number: 8280484Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described for detecting an embolus, thrombus, or a deep vein thrombus in a biological subject.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventors: Edward S. Boyden, Eric C. Leuthardt
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Publication number: 20120245659Abstract: Systems and methods for stimulating a neuronal cell in the head of a patient in need of such stimulation are disclosed. The method includes positioning a light source proximal to the neuronal cell to be stimulated and pulsing the light from the light source to stimulate the neuronal cell for a predetermined period of time to achieve the desired effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventor: Charles Joseph Matthews
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Patent number: 8273046Abstract: Systems and methods for providing light therapy traction to a patient. A light therapy device and a traction mechanism provide concurrent, alternating and/or repetitive treatment to a patient. The light therapy device includes one or more light sources configured to deliver light to a patient. The traction mechanism is configured to provide selective separation to a particular location the patient's body, such as a location of the patient's vertebrae. In some embodiments, the light therapy and traction are performed simultaneously. In other embodiments, the light therapy and lumbar traction are performed in treatment cycles to the patient. Embodiments of the present invention embrace the application of light therapy prior to, during, and/or after a cervical and/or lumbar traction treatment.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2009Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Dynatronics CorporationInventors: Jay Walther, Scott Davis, Ian Brown, Scott Mabey, Chris Spencer, Larry Beardall, Gary Whatcott
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Publication number: 20120239120Abstract: A system 30 and method(s) 100 for thermal treatment of a selected target within a subject is disclosed. System 30 includes RF source 10, phase shifter 14, impedance matching network 11 and resonator 13. Stationary water molecules 1, such as those in fat cells, are heated. The invention is useful in selective heating of cellulite bodies as a means of treating cellulite.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: ALMA LASERS LTD.Inventors: Ziv Karni, Alexander Britva
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Publication number: 20120239017Abstract: An optical apparatus is disclosed. The optical apparatus includes an optical emitting module, a sensing module, and a processing module. The optical emitting module is used to emit a laser toward a specific region of skin surface. The sensing module is used to sense tissue distribution information under the specific region of skin surface. The processing module is used to adjust at least one laser parameter used during the optical emitting module emits the laser toward the specific region of skin surface according to the tissue distribution information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: William Wang, Chung-Cheng Chou
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Patent number: 8262648Abstract: The present invention relates to a laser beam control structure and method. A laser beam control structure of the present invention comprises a handpiece for irradiating laser beams output from a laser beam output device, on a predetermined part; at least one electrode unit positioned at a human body contact portion of the handpiece and receiving hum noise generated from a human body; and a control unit electrically connected to the electrode unit so as to measure the hum noise applied from the electrode unit and to cause the laser beams to be irradiated according to the measured hum noise. According to the present invention, there are advantages in that various types of hum noise generated from a human body are measured without applying an electric current to the human body, and a laser beam is irradiated according to the measured hum noise.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2006Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Lutronics CorporationInventors: Hak Ki Choi, Tae Ho Ha, Hae Lyung Hwang, Sung Huan Gong
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Publication number: 20120226335Abstract: The light capsule object of the present invention is an ingestible device designed to illuminate the gastric cavity of the stomach for therapeutic purposes directed against Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria. It comprises: a casing transparent to visible light, in turn containing punctiform light sources, preferably constituted by LEDs, positioned immediately under said casing and capable of emitting light at appropriate wavelength bands (preferably 405 nm and 630 nm); a battery, adapted to power the LED sources for approximately 20-30 minutes (the average transit time in the stomach); a switch which allows a delayed power on and allows the tablet to be still “off” when it is swallowed. The light emitted by the capsule strikes the H. pylori bacteria anchored on the gastric wall. The light radiation is preferentially absorbed by molecules of porphyrin produced by the bacterium which works as photosensitizing agent by inducing the formation of cytotoxic molecular species.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2009Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: Universita' Degli Studi di FirenzeInventors: Calogero Surrenti, Franco Fusi, Elisabetta Surrenti, Giovanni Romano, Barbara Orsini, Monica Monici
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Patent number: 8257411Abstract: A minimally invasive method for treating varices including pelvic varices in females, varicoceles, and also oesophageal varices is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of inserting a catheter device into the blood vessels of a patient and advancing the distal end of the catheter to reach the varix or varices. The insertion may be made in the femoral vein or in other vessels as appropriate. Preferably, x-ray, angiography, or other imaging techniques are used to visualize and position the catheter. An optical fiber or optical fiber bundle is then inserted into the catheter and the distal end is advanced to a predetermined point near the varix or varices. Laser energy of preferably 980 nm is then transmitted to the varix to close the blood vessel. Imaging techniques such as angiographies may again be performed to confirm closure of the vein.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Biolitec Pharma Marketing LtdInventors: Franco Maglione, Tiziano Caldera, Fabio Coluccia
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Patent number: 8256429Abstract: A method and apparatus that will alter the fibrous strands in the fatty layers of the skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite and adipose tissue. Electromagnetic energy is used to selectively shrink or alternatively photoacoustically ablate the collagen in the constricting bands of connective tissue that causes the dimpled appearance of cellulite and adipose tissue while avoiding damage to the surrounding fatty cells.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2007Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventors: David R. Hennings, David J. Fullmer
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Patent number: 8257412Abstract: A reach extending device for extending the reach and effective positioning of a therapy device comprises a holder portion configured to grip a therapy device and a handle portion releasbly mounted on the holder portion. The holder portion comprises a mounting element removably mountable on the handle portion, and a movable element for removably mounting on the therapy device. The movable element may be movably mounted on the mounting element to permit movement of the movable element with respect to the handle portion. The handle portion comprises at least two sections, and includes a base section and at least one extension section extendable from the base section. The at least one extension section may be movable between a retracted position and an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Inventor: Thomas K. Skoog
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Patent number: 8251984Abstract: An improved dental laser system includes a DC power section that rectifies its AC electrical input energy in a format suitable for both CW and pulsed operation, an RF power supply operating in a range of about 40 to 125 MHz and configured for both CW and high peak power pulsing operation, a sealed-off, RF excited CO2 waveguide or slab resonator laser filled to a gas at a pressure between about 260 to 600 Torr (or about 34,700-80,000 Pa), and a beam delivery system to steer the beam from the output of the laser to the mouth, such as the patient's mouth.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Convergent Dental, Inc.Inventor: Nathan Monty
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Patent number: 8251983Abstract: A laser tissue fusion device is optimized for particular surgical applications to join tissue layers. The device has two opposed arms that engage and disengage to clamp and release layers of tissue therebetween. The distal end of the first arm is disposed opposite the distal end of the second arm. A laser energy source generates therapeutic laser energy is either integrated within the device is a separate unit. An energy pathway transmits the laser energy to the distal end of the first arm to deliver the laser energy to tissue layers clamped between the distal ends of the arms. An actuator decreases the separation distance between the distal ends of the arms to clamp the tissue layers and activates the laser energy source upon engagement. The laser energy source delivers a burst of energy at a predetermined wavelength for a predetermined period of time sufficient to spot weld the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado, A Body CorporateInventors: Michael Larson, Jesse McClure, Luke Hooper
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Publication number: 20120215289Abstract: A laser device for applying low-level laser energy around a patient's body part comprises a laser support having an open bore through which the body part to be treated is inserted and at least one laser connected to the laser support. Each laser emits laser energy in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis of the bore, such that energy is applied to the circumference, of the body part, or a portion thereof. The laser support is attached to an adjustable stanchion that is shaped to cantilever the ring so that a chair or table may be positioned underneath the ring. In the preferred embodiment, the laser support is a C-shaped ring having a diameter large enough to accommodate at least a patient's upper arm. Lasers are slidably engaged with the C-ring and can be moved around the circumference of the ring to treat desired locations around the upper arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: ERCHONIA CORPORATIONInventors: Kevin B. TUCEK, Jeremy TUCEK, Colby MONTGOMERY
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Patent number: 8246609Abstract: Method and system for modifying a refractive profile associated with an eye having a recipient cornea. The method includes obtaining a corneal tissue inlay from a donor cornea, forming a recipient bed in the recipient cornea, and positioning the corneal tissue inlay into the recipient bed to correct the refractive profile of the eye with the refractive profile of the corneal tissue. The system includes a laser assembly outputting a pulsed laser beam, and a controller coupled to the laser assembly. The controller directs the laser assembly to incise a corneal tissue inlay from a donor cornea, form a recipient bed in the recipient cornea having a contour matching the contour of the inlay, register the inlay with the recipient bed, determine a position of the inlay, and determine a position change for the inlay based on the position of the inlay to align the refractive profile of the inlay with the refractive profile of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: AMO Development, LLC.Inventors: Leander Zickler, Scott J. Catlin, Andrew Y Pang
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Patent number: 8246667Abstract: This invention concerns a system for dermatological treatment including an energy source suitable for biochemically activating healing and including at least one means of interaction between the energy source and the patient. The means of interaction is composed of a continuous adhesive support suitable for placement close to the area to be treated, the support having a means of identification and interacting without contact with a sensor allowing the energy source to function only when the distance between the sensor and the means of identification is less than a threshold value. The invention also concerns such a continuous adhesive support and a method of dermatological treatment.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: EKKYOInventors: Alain Cornil, Alexandre Capon, Alban Gosse, Patrick Peronne
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Patent number: 8244369Abstract: A method and system for heating a skin area surface of an individual from an initial temperature to a treatment temperature in a treatment time period exceeding 0.5 sec, where the treatment temperature is in the range of 40°-60° C. An RF generator provides a continuous wave RF voltage energy or a quasi-continuous wave RF voltage across first and second electrode, where at least the first electrode is associated with an applicator that is displaced over the skin surface. The system further includes a skin temperature measuring device or an applicator displacement speed measuring device; and a CPU that monitors a skin temperature or an applicator displacement speed. The CPU turns off the RF energy when the skin temperature is above a predetermined temperature or the displacement speed of the applicator is below a predetermined speed, in order to prevent overheating of the skin.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Syneron Medical Ltd.Inventor: Michael Kreindel
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Publication number: 20120203142Abstract: A steerable catheter includes a body portion, a flexible catheter body with a proximal end and a distal tip and a continuous steering wire passing through the flexible body from the proximal end to the distal tip and turning back through the flexible body from the distal tip to the proximal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventor: Raymond Bedell
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Patent number: 8236036Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Inventor: Ricky A. Frost
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Patent number: 8236037Abstract: There is disclosed a new low-level laser therapy apparatus and method of treating tissue. The invention includes a laser system that uses laser diodes and/or alternatively light emitting diodes (LED's), or both, and a digital interface that gives the operator the ability to generate sine waves or scalar waves as opposed to the simple on/off square waves. The invention also enables the operator to modulate not only the frequency, but also other wave characteristics such as the amplitude and phase. In one aspect, the invention involves modulating the phase relationship between multiple waves by taking one channel or wave which is pulsed through the laser system and then running a second channel or wave in relationship to the first channel, thereby creating a phased relationship, which has been discovered to provide a therapeutic and quantum healing effect on tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Inventors: Paul Weisbart, Lillie Weisbart
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Patent number: 8235975Abstract: A light transmission system to provide photodynamic treatment to a patient includes a single use integrated control module and catheter assembly having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) to transmit light toward target cells within a patient. The integrated light catheter and control module are used in combination with a light activated drug. Selected operating parameters may be programmed into the control module, or it may be wirelessly programmable in situ prior to use to allow user flexibility to tailor treatment for a particular patient or condition. Among the features that prevent reuse are that the control module lacks access to recharge the power source, and it may include a deactivation module that destroys circuitry or software when triggered. To prevent patient interference when in use, the control module may also be configured to selectively deactivate.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Light Sciences Oncology, Inc.Inventors: James C. Chen, Steven R. Daly, Zihong Guo, Llew Keltner, Jeffrey R. Storm
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Publication number: 20120197358Abstract: Techniques for managing diabetes and pre-diabetes using light are disclosed herein. In one example, a light generating device is positioned to a body part of a diabetic or pre-diabetic patient, and a beam of light generated by the light generating device is directed to the body part of the patient to control blood sugar level of the patient. In various embodiments, the beam of light directed to the patient can also help to control the blood lipid level such as triglyceride level, blood liver enzyme of the patient, and various other symptoms of diabetes and pre-diabetes. In various embodiments, the body part includes body area rich in adipose tissue, such as the abdominal area, thigh, buttocks, and upper arms of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventor: Marvin A. Prescott
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Publication number: 20120197359Abstract: A wearable hands-free apparatus for providing phototherapy treatment to a number of skin related conditions includes a head unit (e.g., a headset, headphones, headband, or helmet unit) with earphones to allow the user to listen to an audio program during a treatment. The head unit supports a light emitting canopy band that is fitted with an array of light generating sources, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), laser diodes, or infrared lights, that emit light within a particular wavelength range correlating with the treatment of one or more specific skin-related conditions. The light emitting canopy band is specifically designed for providing complete, uniform and consistent light coverage to a user's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: APIRA SCIENCE, INC.Inventors: Gavin Tucker, Nicholas Brox, Jeffrey Braile, Morgan Pepitone
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Publication number: 20120197357Abstract: Apparatus for delivering optical energy and, in particular, to a handheld apparatus for use by a non-physician consumer. The handheld apparatus is configured to conduct fractional resurfacing or other cosmetic treatment of the consumer's skin with optical energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: SOLTA MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: David A. Dewey, David M. Bradley, Leonard C. DeBenedictis
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Publication number: 20120191162Abstract: The system of remotely controlling the medical laser generator unit through a portable computing device such as a smart phone or a tablet personal computer allows the user to control the properties of the medical laser with a downloadable software application. The portable computing device and the medical laser generator unit communicate with each other through a network connection, which can be either a hard-wired link or a wireless link. The properties of the medical laser that can be controlled by the software application include emission power, pulse structure, and treatment duration. The software application is also able to retrieve feedback data from the patient during a medical procedure. The feedback data includes tissue color, tissue temperature, and a laser plume signature. The software application also allows the user to access each individual patient's medical information so that the user can better perform the medical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventor: Cristiano Villa
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Publication number: 20120179228Abstract: The present invention comprises systems and methods for stimulating target tissue comprising a light source; an implantable light conducting lead coupled to said light source; and an implantable light-emitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventor: R. Christopher DeCharms
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Publication number: 20120179227Abstract: A method of treating a subcutaneous fat region is provided. The method includes generating electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength of about 1,200 nm to about 1,230 nm and delivering an average power density of less than or equal to about 2.3 W/cm2 of the electromagnetic radiation to the subcutaneous fat region for at least 300 seconds. The method also includes cooling an epidermal region and at least a portion of a dermal region overlying the subcutaneous fat region for at least a portion of the at least 300 seconds. The method further includes causing necrosis of at least one fat cell in the subcutaneous fat region.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: Kevin Schomacker, James C. Hsia
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Publication number: 20120179229Abstract: A laser system has a laser source for generating a laser beam, a control unit, and a hand piece for manually guiding the laser beam onto a target area. A wavelength (?) of the laser beam is in a range from above 1.9 ?m to 11.0 ?m inclusive. The laser system is adapted for a thermal, non ablative treatment of mucosa tissue by the laser beam such, that the laser source generates the laser beam in single pulses with a pulse duration (tp) in a range from 1.0 ?s, inclusive, to 1.0 sec, inclusive, and that a fluence of each of the single pulses on the target area of the mucosa tissue is in a range from 0.2 J/cm2, inclusive, to 2.5 J/cm2, inclusive, and preferably in a range from 1.40 J/cm2, inclusive, to 1.95 J/cm2, inclusive.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: FOTONA D.D.Inventors: Marcelo Tettamanti, Zdenko Vizintin, Marko Kazic, Matjaz Lukac
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Publication number: 20120171745Abstract: A method and an apparatus capable of selectively damaging and killing tumor cells includes a step of irradiating tumor cells with a UV pulse flash having continuous emission spectra ranging at least from 230 to 270 nm, outside a living body of a human or a living body of a non-human animal or in a living body of a non-human animal. The UV pulse flash may have an accumulated irradiation amount per unit area that is achieved at a distance of 8 cm from a light source having an integrated output of, for example, 90, 180-7100 or 14200 J.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicants: COMET CORPORATION, TOKAI UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMInventor: Johbu Itoh
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Patent number: 8206426Abstract: A phototherapy apparatus is disclosed including: a handpiece including a body member and a grip; a plurality of elongated light transmitting elements, each of the elements extending between a proximal end enclosed within the body member and a distal end located outside of and distal to the body member; an ultraviolet light source; a light collection element; and one or more optical coupling elements. The proximal ends of the light transmitting elements are located in close proximity to each other The light collection element is configured to collect at least a portion of the light emitted from the light source. The one or more optical coupling elements are configured to direct at least a portion of the collected light to the proximal ends of the light transmitting elements to couple at least portion of the collected light into the light transmitting elements The light coupled into each of the light transmitting elements is transmitted along the element and emitted from the distal end.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Lerner Medical Devices, Inc.Inventors: Zafirios Gourgouliatos, David Chang
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Publication number: 20120158099Abstract: The invention provides an energy source emitting, such as a low level laser light, catheter having a throughbore, an energy emitting surface disposed near the distal end of the catheter that is connected, directly or indirectly, to the energy source, which allows for the application of therapeutic energy to treat internal areas of a patient that have been accessed by way of a catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: KYPHON SARLInventor: Elaine Lee
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Publication number: 20120150263Abstract: Methods for treating fungal infections of the hand or foot use applications of low level laser energy to the infected area to inhibit fungal growth. A laser device is used to produce one or more low-level laser beams, typically in the range of 400-800 nm emanated at a power of less than 1 watt. The laser light is scanned across the infected area for a predetermined duration. Preferably, the duration is between about 10 and 30 minutes, so that at least 0.5 joules of laser energy is applied. Preferably, about 10 joules of laser energy is applied. The application may be repeated, and is preferably repeated once, about five weeks after the first application. A topical medication, such as an antifungal cream, may be used in conjunction with the laser light to speed up fungal removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: ERCHONIA CORPORATIONInventors: Steven C. Shanks, Ryan Maloney, Kerry Zang
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Patent number: 8197524Abstract: An energy irradiation device for medical use to irradiate a living body with energy includes a data storage for storing data indicative of correlations between information about bloodstream quantities and amounts of tissue necrosed in living bodies for a plurality of living bodies differing in bloodstream quantity that are irradiated with a predetermined quantity of the energy, a calculation unit for calculating a quantity of the energy with which to irradiate a predetermined living body based on the data stored in the data storage, the information about the bloodstream quantity in the predetermined living body, and the amount of tissue to be necrosed in the predetermined living body.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Terumo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Ryo Nakamoto, Hiroshi Shiono
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Patent number: 8187257Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for applying radiation to the retina of a patient. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a radiation source for generating a radiation beam suitable for absorption by retinal pigment epithelial cells. One or more optical components are included to direct the beam onto the retina. A scanner is optically coupled to the radiation source to control movement of the beam in two dimensions to allow a scan over the retina. A controller applies control signals to the scanner to adjust beam movement to illuminate a plurality of retinal locations in a temporal sequence according to a predefined pattern. The device can be operated in one mode to effect selective targeting of retinal pigment epithelial cells, or in another mode to effect thermal photocoagulation of the retina.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Charles P. Lin, Clemens Alt
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Patent number: 8187310Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating gland dysfunction caused by gland obstruction in order to restore the natural flow of secretion from the gland comprises the application of a combination of energy, suction, vibration, heat, aspiration, chemical agents and pharmacological agents to loosen and thereafter remove the obstructive material.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: TearScience, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Korb, Timothy R. Willis, Benjamin T. Gravely, Stephen M. Grenon
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Patent number: 8187311Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating gland dysfunction caused by gland obstruction in order to restore the natural flow of secretion from the gland comprises the application of a combination of energy, suction, vibration, heat, aspiration, chemical agents and pharmacological agents to loosen and thereafter remove the obstructive material.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: TearScience, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Korb, Timothy R. Willis, Benjamin T. Gravely, Stephen M. Grenon
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Publication number: 20120130454Abstract: A method for thermotherapy of a biological tissue by determining the temperature at which to heat a target site to be treated to provide a temperature to the site to effect therapy, the temperature above body temperature but below a protein denaturation temperature, as determined by a patient's experience of a sensation of pain. Thermotherapy is effected in the absence of coagulative effects by providing oscillatory energy at the predetermined temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventor: Gholam A. Peyman
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Patent number: 8182473Abstract: Photocosmetic device for use in medical or non-medical environments (e.g., a home, barbershop, or spa), which can be used for a variety of tissue treatments. Radiation is delivered to the tissue via optical systems designed to pattern the radiation and project the radiation to a particular depth. The device has a variety of cooling systems including phase change cooling solids and liquids to cool treated skin and the radiation sources. Contact sensors and motion sensor may be used to enhance treatment. The device may be modular to facilitate manufacture and replacement of parts.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Palomar Medical TechnologiesInventors: Gregory B. Altshuler, Joseph P. Caruso, Henry H. Zenzie, James G. Burke, III, Andrei V. Erofeev