Surrounding Body Or Body Member Patents (Class 607/91)
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Patent number: 12642984Abstract: The present invention relates to a therapeutic pad. The therapeutic pad includes a backlight layer, a light source layer having an avoidance area, and a light emitting layer having a connecting part. The backlight layer includes a receiving portion to receive the light source layer therein. Further, the connecting part is arranged on the light emitting layer at a side facing the receiving portion of the backlight layer. The connecting part passes through the avoidance area of the light source layer to attach the light emitting layer to the backlight layer. The attachment of the light emitting layer with the backlight layer maintains uniform distance between the light emitting layer and the backlight layer, thereby reducing bulging of the light emitting layer during bending to avoid formation of wrinkles on the therapeutic pad.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2025Date of Patent: June 2, 2026Assignee: Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co. LtdInventors: Alain Dijkstra, Wen Caiyun, Zhou Hong, Zhou Jian
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Patent number: 12599779Abstract: Light therapy apparatuses are configured to expose a subject to light that is tailored to address and/or diagnose at least one motor-related neurological condition. Blue-green light and green light are useful for treating motor-related neurological conditions or their symptoms. Deep red light and near infrared radiation may facilitate the repair of retinal cells and/or neurons that may be responsible for motor-related neurological conditions. Amber, orange and red light enable the early diagnosis of motor-related neurological conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2026Assignee: PhotoPharmics, Inc.Inventors: Kent W. Savage, Daniel N. Adams, Gregory Lynn Willis
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Patent number: 12592318Abstract: Functional magnetic resonance imaging (“fMRI”) processing that makes use of both the magnitude and phase information contained in magnetic resonance signals is implemented to enhance the visualization of blood-oxygenation-level-dependent (“BOLD”) fMRI activation. As a result, the functional activation maps generated with these techniques are more sensitive to subtle neuronal activity than maps generated with conventional fMRI techniques, which utilize only magnitude information.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 31, 2026Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchInventors: Norbert G. Campeau, Matthew A. Bernstein, Clifton R. Haider, John Huston, III, Nolan K. Meyer, Joshua D. Trzasko
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Patent number: 12582833Abstract: A wearable fabric for photo-stimulating a biological system includes at least one piece of textile, a plurality of bioceramic particles, and at least one nutrient-based precursor. The at least one piece of textile includes a plurality of interwoven polymeric fibers, an outer textile surface, and an inner textile surface. The outer textile surface and the inner textile surface are positioned opposite to each other about the at least one piece of textile. The quantity of bioceramic particles is uniformly integrated amongst the plurality of interwoven polymeric fibers. The at least one nutrient-based precursor is integrated amongst the plurality of interwoven polymeric fibers as the at least one nutrient-based precursor is configured to frictionally dislodge from the plurality of interwoven polymeric fibers as the inner textile surface is in physical contact with a wearer's skin to stimulate the production of Vitamin D and to stimulate bone growth.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2022Date of Patent: March 24, 2026Inventors: David Horinek, Trenton Horinek, Eric Tuscia
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Patent number: 12544134Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating acne using a laser, and the method includes: positioning a handpiece on a skin surface where the acne is located; and irradiating a therapeutic light through the handpiece to denature some tissues beneath the acne.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2023Date of Patent: February 10, 2026Assignee: LUTRONIC CORPORATIONInventor: Soo Il Chun
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Patent number: 12515065Abstract: The present disclosure is a bra having a physiotherapy effect. The bar includes a flexible outer cover, a transparent flexible lining and several physiotherapy lamp beads arranged between the flexible outer cover and the transparent flexible lining, where the flexible outer cover and the transparent flexible lining each are provided with wrapping cavities for wrapping female breasts, several physiotherapy lamp beads are arranged in the two wrapping cavities of the flexible outer cover, and light emitting surfaces of the physiotherapy lamp beads face the transparent flexible lining to make infrared light emitted by the physiotherapy lamp beads penetrate the transparent flexible lining and irradiate the female breasts.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2025Date of Patent: January 6, 2026Inventor: Xiaoju Zhou
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Patent number: 12478549Abstract: Disclosed is a non-contact ultrasonic skincare device having LED light irradiation and mist spraying functions. The device includes a dome mask in a form of a hemisphere; an LED power source installed on an inner ceiling face of the dome mask; an ultrasonic oscillator installed on the inner ceiling face of the dome mask; a spray nozzle installed on the inner ceiling face of the dome mask so as to spray a cosmetic stored in a storage tank into the inner space in a form of mists as fine particles; and a power supply for supplying power to each of the LED power source, the ultrasonic oscillator, and the spray nozzle; and a controller configured to control an operation of each of the LED power source, the ultrasonic oscillator, and the spray nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2022Date of Patent: November 25, 2025Assignee: COIZ Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jae-Hyun Woo
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Patent number: 12336886Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, for a wearable aural development medical device and system. A medical device is worn by an infant while the infant is in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). In particular, the device protects the child's hearing by active filtering, while, at the same time, provides aural stimulation for development. In some implementations, a remote server system also enables people associated the child, e.g., parents and siblings, to provide recordings, such as recordings of their voices, for playback to the child.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2024Date of Patent: June 24, 2025Assignee: Sonura, LLCInventors: Caroline Magro, Tifara Boyce, Sophie Ishiwari, Gabriela Cano, Gabriella Daltoso
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Patent number: 12311192Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, apparatuses and methods for regulation hormone production in mammals. Examples include but are not limited to by creating electro-magnetic wave emission pulse trains (photons) of individual color spectrums in sufficient intensity to drive hormone production in a mammal, using a characteristic frequency or pattern to minimize the required input power necessary to regulate hormone production, while also allowing for the monitoring of the power consumption and other variables of the system. By controlling the duty cycle, intensity, wavelength band and frequency of photon signals to a mammal, production of specific hormones can be regulated through the cycling between blue, green, yellow, near-red, far-red, infrared and ultra violet photon modulation.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2023Date of Patent: May 27, 2025Assignee: Xiant Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Jon Daren Suntych
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Patent number: 12285625Abstract: A light therapy device that treats a subject with multiple wavelengths of light to provide a beneficial therapeutic effect. The device may emit at least three different wavelengths that are selected from specific wavelength combinations that have been found to have synergistic and positive therapy effects. The lights may be incorporated into any type of therapy device, such as a handheld light therapy device, light therapy elements integrated into a hat for treating the scalp or for hair loss, a light therapy bed, a light therapy facial treatment device, and a light therapy sauna.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2024Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: SOLETLUNA HOLDINGS, INC.Inventor: David Schmidt
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Patent number: 12186580Abstract: A patch-type skincare device is provided. A patch-type skincare device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises: a light source part comprising a flexible plate-shaped substrate member having a circuit pattern formed on at least one surface thereof, and at least one LED mounted on one surface of the substrate member; a pair of cover members disposed on both surfaces of the substrate member so as to prevent the light source part from being exposed to the outside; and a connection cable for supplying the light source part with power that is externally supplied.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: AMOSENSE CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin Pyo Park, Jun Ho Park, Jung Bin Im
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Patent number: 12185429Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices relating to a wireless network device configured for adjustable positioning are described herein. In an example, a network device comprises a body and a bendable element configured to carry electrical power to the body and components therein. The body houses an antenna and transceiver configured for wireless communication. The bendable element, attached to the body of the network device, is configured for adjustable positioning such that a position of the bendable element is substantially maintained when the positioning force is removed. A facing of the antenna within the body may be based on the positioning of the bendable element.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2023Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Osman Cueto, Sean McGinnis, Michael Jou
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Patent number: 12151120Abstract: Embodiments are directed to systems and methods for combined magnetic and optical treatments, for example by combined applications of optical waves and magnetic fields. An optical waves generating device may be used to provide optical waves for optical treatment. Magnetic field generating devices may be used to provides time-varying magnetic fields for magnetic treatment.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2022Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: BTL Medical Solutions A.S.Inventors: Tomás Schwarz, Ondra Prouza
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Patent number: 12121740Abstract: A system for inducing synthesis of Vitamin D in a body includes a wearable illumination device formed in a structure that is wearable on the body, and including a plurality of light sources configured to radiate an ultraviolet light to a skin of a worn part; and a control device connected to the plurality of light sources and configured to drive the plurality of light sources to radiate the ultraviolet light, wherein the wearable illumination device includes a light diffusion panel configured to equalize an irradiance of the ultraviolet light reaching the skin by causing diffusion of the ultraviolet light radiated from the plurality of light sources.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignees: KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, GWANGJU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Seunghyup Yoo, Jaehyeok Park, Hanul Moon, Sunhyoung Koo, Changhun Seok, Dongho Choi, Hyuk Joo Lee, In-Young Yoon, Jun Seok Ahn, Ji Su Choi, Jung Kyung Hong, Tae Kim, Jiseung Kang, Jieun Jung
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Patent number: 11865357Abstract: A light treatment device includes a stacked structure for applying a light treatment to a patient's skin. The stacked structure includes a light source configured to emit treatment light, and a light diffusing layer. The light diffusing layer is configured to receive the emitted treatment light, diffuse the treatment light, and output diffused treatment light.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTAInventors: Steven S. Saliterman, Jennifer Chmura, Brett Levac, Jerry Molitor, James Kerber, Kushal Sehgal
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Patent number: 11857801Abstract: Disclosed herein are various brain injury treatment systems, including various light delivery systems and devices. The various systems include a light delivery device that can be a headpiece or headgear having at least one light array disposed therein and a controller coupled to the at least one light array.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignees: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, AURORA CONCUSSION THERAPY SYSTEMSInventors: Doug Devens, Kevin Goodwin, Shannon Smith Williamson, Geoff Daniel
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Patent number: 11819705Abstract: A wearable device for detection of a posture deviation of a body of a user, and to provide proper alignment thereon, comprises a resting pad adapted to cover a back region of the body of the user, wherein the resting pad includes an internal surface oriented towards the back region, and an external surface oriented away from the back region, a supporting unit adapted to be attached with the resting pad, at the external surface, wherein the supporting unit further includes a back stretcher adapted to be deformed through flexure, and a flexing mechanism adapted to cause the flexure of the back stretcher and a sensor unit configured to determine deviation in the posture of the body of the user. Further, the resting pad is made of a flexible material to accommodate the flexure of the back stretcher.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Inventors: Alain Dijkstra, Yvonne Johanna Margaretha Houthuijs
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Patent number: 11766356Abstract: A micro-device for corneal cross-linking treatment includes a body including an outer portion and an inner portion. The outer portion is disposed about a periphery of the inner portion. The inner portion is shaped such that, when the body is positioned against a surface of an eye, the outer portion contacts the surface of the eye and the inner portion defines a chamber over a cornea of the eye. The micro-device includes an illumination system including a micro-optical element coupled to the body. The micro-optical element is configured to direct photoactivating light to the cornea of the eye when the body is positioned against the surface of the eye. The photoactivating light generates cross-linking activity with a cross-linking agent applied to the cornea.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2019Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: AVEDRO, INC.Inventors: Desmond Christopher Adler, Reza Zadno, Paul Bavier, David C. Iannetta, Jun Zhang
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Patent number: 11724123Abstract: Photobiomedulation therapy (PBMT) can be applied to the eye to treat optical neuritis, a sign of multiple sclerosis (MS). The light of PBMT can be directed into the eye, regardless of the position of the eye, by a device that includes an array of light delivery devices and a heat sink lens. The device can be placed proximal to the eye to direct the light into the eye. The light can have one or more wavelengths from 400-1100 nm and can be applied in at least one of a pulsed operating mode, a continuous operating mode, and a super-pulsed operating mode through the light source device to the skeletal muscle. The light signal is applied for a time sufficient to stimulate a phototherapeutic response in the retina and/or the optic nerve. PBMT applied in this manner provides a noninvasive, safe and effective treatment for optic neuritis.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: MEDICAL QUANT USAInventors: Douglas Johnson, Max Kanarsky
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Patent number: 11623104Abstract: Disclosed is a portable infrared physiotherapy instrument (10), comprising a shell (100), a power source (200), a fan (300), an infrared emission assembly (400) and a guide tube (500). The infrared emission assembly (400) comprises a fixing frame (410), and an electric heating wire (420) wound around the fixing frame (410), the electric heating wire (420) being capable of simultaneously generating visible light and heat after being energized, and the heat heating a rare earth coating on the outer surface of the electric heating wire, thereby changing the frequency range of the visible light so as to obtain infrared rays. The power source (200) drives the fan (300) to rotate so as to drive external air to enter the interior of the shell (100) from an opening of a first end of the shell (100) and form an air flow inside the shell (100), and the infrared rays and the heat are guided to the guide tube (500) under the action of the air flow and are discharged from one end of the guide tube (500).Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Inventor: Jiqian Li
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Patent number: 11590355Abstract: Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) can be applied to a tender area on a subject's body to treat fibromyalgia. A light source device can be contacted to a subject's skin proximal to a tender area on the subject's body. A light signal (with wavelengths from the red to infrared part of the spectrum) can be applied in at least one of a pulsed operating mode, a continuous operating mode, and a super-pulsed operating mode through the light source device to the tender area. The light signal is applied for a time sufficient to stimulate a phototherapeutic response in the tender area to treat fibromyalgia.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: MULTI RADIANCE MEDICALInventors: Douglas Johnson, Max Kanarsky, Ernesto Leal-Junior
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Patent number: 11565122Abstract: Apparatus and methods of controlled therapeutic modulation of an immune response by an immune system of a patient. UV radiation is applied to the skin of a patient for a predetermined time period or dose. The application of UV radiation is repeated for the predetermined time or dose or for a modified predetermined time period or dose based on patient feedback after applying for the predetermined time period or dose, multiple times, wherein each repetition is performed after a predetermined rest period has passed. The patient is tested after at least one session of application of UV radiation and levels of one or more indicators read by the test are compared to levels that were established as baseline levels from a test taken before the initial application of UV radiation. The treatments are discontinued when a predetermined differential threshold between retesting levels and baseline levels in at least one indicator has been met, or for a predetermined number of times, whichever occurs first.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Inventor: John MacMahon
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Patent number: 11547869Abstract: A shape compliant wearable Photo-Dynamic Therapy (PDT) pad comprises an outer layer having an outer surface adapted to be exposed to the ambient, an inner layer having an inner surface adapted to be in contact with a body of a user, a metallic sheet provided between the outer layer and the inner layer, the metallic sheet being shape compliant, and a plurality of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) provided between the inner layer and the outer layer. The plurality of LEDs is configured to emit electromagnetic radiation towards the body of the user. Also, the inner layer and the metallic sheet include an enclosed cavity therebetween, the metallic sheet is configured to be maintained at a negative potential, and the inner layer includes a plurality of air holes providing a passage for ambient air to enter and exit the enclosed cavity.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Inventor: Alain Dijkstra
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Patent number: 11472069Abstract: An ultraviolet irradiation device includes a light-emitting element, a temperature control element, and a control circuit. The light-emitting element is configured to emit an ultraviolet light. The temperature control element is configured to control a temperature of the light-emitting element. The control circuit is configured to control the temperature control element based on a voltage of the light-emitting element so as to control a peak wavelength of the ultraviolet light.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: NICHIA CORPORATIONInventors: Naohide Miyasaka, Yoshitaka Tanaka, Minoru Kitahara
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Patent number: 11185712Abstract: A pulsed electromagnetic emission device is provided, which is configured to be placed in adherence with at least a part of the body of a user, including at least a first emitter configured to emit at least one pulsed magnetic field and at least a second emitter configured to generate at least one luminous signal, wherein the second emitter is at least partly immersed in the pulsed magnetic field when the first emitter emits the pulsed magnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2017Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: KARNAK MEDICAL S.R.L.Inventor: Elio Muti
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Patent number: 11110295Abstract: Light stimulation systems and methods for elevating testosterone levels in male patients.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Kemeny Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Csaba Truckai, John H. Shadduck, Akos Toth
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Patent number: 11103724Abstract: A photo-treatment device includes a non-opaque treatment substrate and a radiation-collector beside the substrate. The substrate is sized for a person at which radiation is to be emitted from above the substrate. The substrate has a front surface for receiving the person thereon and a back surface. The radiation-collector captures excess radiation peripheral to the substrate and redirects the excess radiation to the back surface of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: ARBOR GRACE, INC.Inventor: Patrick Kenneth Powell
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Patent number: 11090507Abstract: A wearable head article for controlling light incident on the skin, including a filter layer for allowing light to pass through over a treatment area of the head, wherein the filer layer includes material that controls the wavelengths that pass through, and a protective layer for reducing skin exposure to at least one of harmful light and non-beneficial light.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Inventors: William Bert Nelson, Robert Sigurd Nelson
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Patent number: 11077314Abstract: Respiratory function can be preserved in patients requiring mechanical ventilation (MV), such as patients with severe COVID-19, using a photoceutical applied by a photoceutical medical device (including at least one super pulsed laser to provide superpulsed light of a first wavelength, at least two non-coherent light sources to provide light of a second wavelength, and at least two other non-coherent light sources to provide light of a third wavelength) to at least one inspiratory muscle. The photoceutical includes a combination of superpulsed light of the first wavelength, light of the second wavelength, and light of the third wavelength. At least two sites on the body of the patient can be selected and the photoceutical can be delivered: at one of the sites for a first time period; and at another of the sites for a second time period.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2021Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: MULTI RADIANCE MEDICALInventors: Douglas Johnson, Max Kanarsky, Ernesto Leal-Junior
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Patent number: 11033751Abstract: A photo-treatment device includes a treatment region that has a front side at which source radiation is to be emitted and an opposite, back side. A plurality of light guides are located beside the treatment region. The light guides capture excess radiation peripheral to the treatment region and redirect the excess radiation toward the back side of the treatment region.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: ARBOR GRACE, INC.Inventor: Patrick Kenneth Powell
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Patent number: 10905846Abstract: A phototherapy mask adapted to fit over the eye area of the user. The mask comprises a plurality of semiconductor light sources such as, but not limited to, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or laser diodes, fiber optics, full spectrum light sources, RGB LEDs, piezo transducers, vibrational transducers (ultrasonic or otherwise), or a combination thereof, that provide therapeutic and rejuvenating effects to human tissue. The light sources are arranged so as to focus on the eye areas, and light enters through the eyes (open or closed). The light sources emit energy in the form of photons when switched on, which deliver energy to targeted tissue, penetrating the layers of skin and the eyes to produce a non-thermal photochemical effect at the cellular level.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Inventors: Cornelia Weber, Dale Weber
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Patent number: 10569096Abstract: A stationary trans-skull optogenetic stimulation module is provided and includes a sleeve to be inserted and positioned in a drilled hole of a skull of a subject, an optogenetic stimulating element, and a cover. The sleeve has a large aperture portion and a small aperture portion, and the optogenetic stimulating element and the cover can be installed with or disassembled from the large aperture portion. Thus, the operation time of syringe injection and phototherapeutic irradiation can be reduced, and the operation efficiency can be increased.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Chou-Ching Lin, Chia-Chu Chiang
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Patent number: 10391189Abstract: Methods and systems are provided which project germicidal light from a lamp toward an individual donned in outerwear to disinfect the outerwear. In specific embodiments, germicidal light is projected toward an individual situated greater than approximately 1 foot from the light source. Some systems include sensor/s for detecting presence of an individual within a target area a set distance from the disinfection apparatus comprising the light source and program instructions for commencing operation of the disinfection apparatus based on information from the sensor/s. In addition or alternatively, some systems include reflective panel/s exhibiting greater than approximately 85% reflectance.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Xenex Disinfection Services, LLC.Inventors: Mark A. Stibich, Sarah E. Simmons, Edward C. Guerrero, Jr., Paul P. Froutan
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Patent number: 10245442Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for relaxing a respiratory tract and a bronchial tube, wherein the apparatus is manufactured in a form of a necklace hung on the neck, and a color light in the visible light wavelength band is irradiated at the region of the Tiantu point, which is known to be useful for the prevention and treatment of human respiratory diseases, that is, a dent region at which ends of left and right clavicle meet each other below the front of the neck, for a predetermined time to induce the secretion of a material for relaxing muscles (e.g., nitrogen monoxide or the like) in muscular cells of the respiratory tract and the bronchial tube, thereby relaxing the respiratory tract and the bronchial tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2014Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: COLOR SEVEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Nam Gyun Kim, Kyong Jun Park
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Patent number: 10155122Abstract: The present invention provides a photo-therapy device and a method for treatment of skin conditions such as rashes or similar dermatological conditions that are exhibited by Grover's disease or other diseases which are associated or co-existent with Grover's disease. The treatment includes exposure of the subject's affected skin and preferably the entire body with blue LED light to improve skin status by stimulating body's immune system to reduce itching, blotchiness and skin discomfort.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Inventor: William Woodburn
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Patent number: 9144690Abstract: A method including photomodulating mammalian tissue with more than one light source of narrowband, multi chromatic electromagnetic radiation, wherein at least one light source emits radiation at a wavelength corresponding to yellow light and at least one light source emits radiation corresponding to infra-red light, wherein the ratio of the intensity of yellow light to infra-red light is about 4:1.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: L'OREALInventor: David H. McDaniel
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Patent number: 9005261Abstract: A therapeutic laser with a source of pulsed electromagnetic radiation, a control device for controlling the intensity and/or the duration of the therapeutic laser applied to the tissue, and a detection device for detecting optoacoustic signals triggered by irradiating the living tissue with the pulsed electromagnetic radiation. The therapeutic laser is characterized by an evaluation device that acts on the control device and is used for calculating a degree of quality B(t) from the optoacoustic signals detected by the detection device for individual laser pulses applied to a predetermined laser spot and determining a fit function f(t) at a predetermined point in time ?t1, the fit function f(t) approximating the mean curve of B(t) for 0?t??t1. The intensity and/or the irradiation time of the therapeutic laser is defined by the parameters for the predetermined laser spot, the parameters being determined for the fit function f(t).Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Medizinisches Laserzentrum Luebech GmbHInventor: Ralf Brinkmann
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Patent number: 8979913Abstract: A computer implemented method and apparatus can create an exposure regimen for a user. The regimen can be used to instruct an exposure device to expose the user to light at a wavelength, duration, and intensity, and over one or more days, which is sufficient to alter the user's circadian rhythm. The user may provide one or more preferences which allow the technology to create the exposure regimen sufficient to alter the user's circadian rhythm.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: The Complete Sleep Company LLCInventors: Carolyn Marie D'Ambrosio, Nargues Amir Weir, Blathnaid Kinch
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Patent number: 8961580Abstract: There are provided an apparatus and a method for blocking abnormal conduction in the cardiac muscle using a photodynamic therapy or for treating arrhythmia. There is provided a catheter ablation apparatus for the treatment of arrhythmia using a photodynamic therapy, comprising a catheter leading a photoradiation unit to an abnormal electrical conduction site or a hyperexcitability occurring site in the cardiac muscle of a test subject in which a photosensitizer is present by administering the photosensitizer beforehand and which causes arrhythmia, means for generating a light ray with which the abnormal electrical conduction site or the hyperexcitability occurring site is irradiated, and means for transmitting the light ray to the abnormal electrical conduction site or the hyperexcitability occurring site, wherein the photosensitizer used is a water-soluble chlorine-based photosensitizer and the light ray used is a light ray having an excitation wavelength equal to that of the photosensitizer.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Keio UniversityInventors: Tsunenori Arai, Shuntaro Hosokawa
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Patent number: 8961579Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable device suited to treating psoriasis and other skin diseases in patients. The device can be carried like a suitcase from one location to another and can be used to treat various body parts, such as the hands, feet, face, and chest. The device includes a carrying case, ultraviolet bulbs, a ballast, and electrical components. The device can also include a timer to measure the duration of the phototherapy treatment.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Medtek Lighting CorporationInventors: David Jeffrey Kipp, Jack F. Springer, Jr.
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Patent number: 8929978Abstract: Methods and devices related to the treatment of diseases using phototherapy are described. Some embodiments provide an organic light-emitting diode device, such as a light-emitting device for phototherapy, comprising Ring system 1, Ring system 2, Ring system 3, or Ring system 4. Methods of treating disease with phototherapy are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Nitto Denko CorporationInventors: Sazzadur Rahman Khan, Shijun Zheng, Amane Mochizuki, Liping Ma
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Publication number: 20150005854Abstract: A method includes sensing a data uniquely associated with an external environment of a user of a data processing device through a sensor associated with the data processing device and/or the data processing device. The method also includes personalizing an operating environment of the data processing device based on the sensed data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: HAMID TAMIM SAID
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Publication number: 20140350643Abstract: A wearable hands-free apparatus for providing phototherapy treatment to a number of hair, scalp and skin related conditions includes a supporting member for pivotally supporting a light emitting plate in spaced, opposing relation to the user's head. The light emitting plate 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 hair, scalp and/or skin-related conditions. The light emitting plate is specifically designed to conform to the shape of the human face or scalp for providing complete, uniform and consistent light coverage to the respective areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Apira Science, Inc.Inventors: Morgan Pepitone, Jeffrey Braile, Nicholas Brox, Gavin Tucker
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Publication number: 20140350454Abstract: A portable, self-contained, irradiation apparatus for photodynamic treatment of the vulva and/or the anus which comprises: a treatment surface 2 capable of conforming to the area of the vulva and/or anus to be treated, an illumination system 4 for directing light onto a treatment area of the vulva and/or anus and a power source 18 for the illumination system; wherein the illumination system is arranged to provide light at fluence rates of 50 mW/cm2 or below.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventor: Bjørn Klem
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Patent number: 8894696Abstract: A light emitting device to awaken or alert an animal by stimulating the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus in the brain to suppress melatonin secretion and change gene expression in the brain. The device can be programmed for an initiation time, color of light, brightness, frequency of pulsating light, and level of gradual intensity. It has the advantage of being silent, does not to disturb other people sleeping in the same room and user is more cognitively alert.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Inventor: Katherine L Hurst
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Publication number: 20140324137Abstract: Phototherapy systems comprising a therapeutic lamp platform for radiant lamps such as LEDs disposed in an assembly comprising a first wall to which the lamps are affixed thereto and a second wall, closer to the patient, spaced from the first wall wherein the lamps are recessed relative thereto. The second wall comprises a reflective surface facing towards a patient and a plurality of light apertures substantially aligned with the LEDs on the first wall for communicating lamp radiation from the lamps to a user. The lamps and associated circuitry are disposed between the first and second wall so that the reflective surface is relatively smooth and seamless towards the patient. The walls have a malleable rigidity for flexible adjustability relative to the user. The device is mounted to the user with a frame comprising an eyeglass frame or goggles including lenses for shielding the user's eyes from lamp radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Jay Tapper, Lawrence A. Blaustein, David Shuter, Eric Frietag, Charles Peter Althoff, Alistair Douglas Bramley, Daniel Joseph Shuter, Zbigniew Paul Lorenc, Allen Zadeh
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Publication number: 20140316492Abstract: Disclosed therein is an LED phototherapy apparatus for skin including: a support part on which a user lies with the back of the head; a rotation part rotatably hinge-coupled to the support part, the rotation part having a space for accommodating the user's head; a light emitting member formed inside the rotation part; and a control circuit part adapted for supplying electric power to the light emitting member and controlling light intensity and irradiation time. The LED phototherapy apparatus can be utilized as a pillow enabling a user to take sleep on the pillow and irradiate light of wavelength helpful to the skin of the face, the scalp or the neck in the user's sleep so as to provide skin improvement and treatment effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: BS and Co. Ltd.Inventors: Sang Ki Min, Byung Chan Yoo
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Publication number: 20140303693Abstract: A phototherapy device for applying light from a plurality of low-level light sources, such as LEDs or laser diodes, to male genitalia. The plurality of light sources are located on the interior of a tube, cup or helical band or ribbon, which is then applied to some or all portions of the male genitalia. One or more straps or arms may be used to position the device and hold it in place. A control unit may be wired or wirelessly connected to the device to power and control the frequency and timing of the light therapy application.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: MICHAEL E. HAARLANDER, THOMAS M. HAARLANDER
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Patent number: 8852254Abstract: Apparatus and methods for treating psychiatric disorders, mood disorders and circadian rhythm disorders with a multi-stage light protocol are disclosed. The presently disclosed multi-stage light protocol provides a synergistic treatment including up to 4 types of therapies: bright light therapy, extended sleep deprivation therapy, dawn simulation therapy and short to medium wavelength light therapy. According to some embodiments, the first stage of the protocol includes a first time window of 20 minutes during which, for a majority of the time, the light intensity is between 50 lux and 2000 lux. According to some embodiments, the second stage of the protocol includes a second time window of at least 90 minutes during which, for every 10 minute period within the second time window, for a majority of the time, the light intensity is exceeds 100 lux.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2006Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Inventor: Lucian Moscovici
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Publication number: 20140288621Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of fungal infections and/or other foot skin disorders, comprises a shoe-type housing having a substantially hollow interior forming a treatment chamber, a supporting platform disposed within the hollow chamber; so that a foot of a patient positioned within the treatment chamber is supported by the platform, so that nails are disposed at the lower level of the front part of the chamber, whereas the heel of the foot is being elevated a rear part thereof. A delivery and control assembly for the aqueous solution is provided. At least one light delivery arrangement is disposed within or in the vicinity of the treatment chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventor: Pavel V. Efremkin