Abstract: In light therapy apparatus is defined to include a UV light source secured to a casing. A shroud is placed over an exposed portion of the UV light source and is secured or attached around the perimeter of the casing end. Since the UV light source can generate a significant amount of heat, the casing includes an internal fan. Various tubing configurations may be used to help direct the air flow from the fan around the UV light source. In addition, a vent opening in the shroud was found to reduce the temperature of the shroud to prevent damage to a person using the apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a skin treatment device, a lamp for use in such a skin treatment device, and its use. The skin treatment device according to the invention uses a combination of tanning-effective and/or anti-acne effective amounts of blue light in the spectral range from 400-440 nm in addition to the UV-light known in the art. An important advantage is that a lower UV dose can be used, leading to lower health risks, while the exposure times can be kept within acceptable limits, without compromising the skin treatment result.

Abstract: A photodynamic therapy light source for treating skin conditions comprising a light source (10), a filter wheel (24), a light guide (60), a camera (70) and a control unit (40) for controlling the source. A substance, which is absorbed by particular cells, is applied to an area of the patient. Ultraviolet light from the light source illuminates the treated area causing the absorbed substance to fluoresce. The mount of fluorescence of the area is captured by the camera and used to guide the photodynamic treatment. The filter wheel (24) includes a number of filter elements (24?) for selectively enabling a particular bandwidth of illumination to be provided. The illumination from the light source (10) can be modulated so that a cyclic treatment of illumination is applied. The period in which illumination is applied can be further pulsed or modulated to provide a pulsed illumination to the patient.

Abstract: The present application pertains to UVA-1 LED phototherapy for the treatment of various diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for irradiating an object, in particular human skin, with UV light. Said device comprises a UV light source and an irradiation head containing imaging optics, UV light being projected from the irradiation head onto the object. According to the invention, the irradiation head can be adjusted by means of a motor, the UV light source is situated in a separate light source housing outside the irradiation head and at least one flexible fibre optic is located between the light source housing and the irradiation head, said fibre optic being used to feed UV light from the UV light source to the irradiation head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for irradiating an object, in particular human skin, with UV light. Said device comprises a UV light source and an irradiation head containing imaging optics, UV light being projected from the irradiation head onto the object. According to the invention, a position detection unit is provided for the contactless detection of the spatial progression of the region on the surface of the object that is to be irradiated.

Abstract: A tanning apparatus for radiation treatment for personal care includes at least one gas discharge UV lamp, at least one ballast connected in series with said at least one gas discharge lamp, and at least one incandescent lamp separate from the gas discharge lamp or lamps. The weight of the inductive ballast is reduced in that the incandescent lamp(s) is included in the ballast or ballasts(s).

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a low-pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp comprising a light-transmitting discharge vessel, said discharge vessel enclosing, in a gastight manner, a discharge space provided with a filling of mercury, at least a part of a wall of the discharge vessel being provided with a luminescent composition comprising a first UV-A phosphor of general formula (Gd1-x-y-zYxLuy)PO4:Cez, wherein 0?x<1.0, 0?y<1.0, 0<z?0.2 and x+y+z<1, the low-pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp comprising also discharge means for igniting and maintaining an electric discharge in the discharge vessel. Such lamp is especially useful for tanning purposes as well as cosmetic and medical purposes. The invention is also concerned with an UV-A phosphor of general formula (Gd1-x-y-zYxLuy)PO4:Cez, wherein 0?x<1.0, 0?y<z?0.2 and x+y+z<1.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dielectric barrier Xe discharge lamp comprising an UV-B phosphor. The lamp consists of a gas-tight, discharge vessel with a gas filling containing Xe or a Xe/Ne mixture and is provided with a luminescent layer, which comprises at least one luminescent material emitting in the UV-B range (280 to 320 nm). The luminescent layer comprises a Gd3+ activated phosphor according to the formulas McPO4:Gd, Lal1—XAl3(BO3)4:Gdx, and La1—xB3O6:Gdx which is eventually sensitised by Bi3+, Pr3+ or Nd3+ The advantages of such an UV-B emitting discharge lamp over fluorescent lamps based on a Hg low-pressure discharge are a high power density, 10 instant light, long lifetime, a spectral power distribution which is only determined by the phosphor blend, and an arbitrary burner design.

Abstract: In one embodiment there is provided a system for delivering UV-light under a patient's tongue. The system includes a UV-light source in communication with a pair of tubes and a U-shaped double trough mouth piece with upper and lower troughs adapted to engage upper and lower teeth. The upper and lower troughs being interconnected by a relatively flat base surface. A pair of windowed apertures are centrally located in the double trough region and extend from the front to the rear of the double trough region. Each windowed aperture includes a pair of openings extending out through the lower base surface to accommodate the pair of tubes, such that the tips of the tubes are capable of extending through the openings and exiting through the lower base surface.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention relates to an irradiation apparatus for irradiating a human body, with at least two types of tubular low-pressure lamps which emit UVA and/or UVB radiation and which are alternatingly disposed so as to lie parallel and close to one another, covering at least part of a radiation field, with the low-pressure lamps of the second type B emitting a higher UVB radiation than the low-pressure lamps of the first type A, with the diameter of the low-pressure lamps of the second type B being smaller than the diameter of the low-pressure lamps of the first type A, i.e.

Abstract: Disclosed is an intense pulse light device, in which plural divided light filters coated with individually different materials are rotatably and uniformly aligned around a reflection mirror in order to selectively filter lights according to wavelengths thereof, so that it is not necessary to exchange a handle body or filters, thereby improving convenience of use for the IPL device, and in which the loose contact of power lines and signal lines, leakage of cooling water, and penetration of impurities can be prevented, thereby improving reliability of IPL device. A semicircular reflection mirror aligned around a flash lamp installed in a body and a light filter section is aligned around the reflection mirror while forming a predetermined space therebetween. The light filter section is uniformly divided into two or four light filters so as to increase selectivity for the light radiated from flash lamp.

Abstract: In one embodiment there is provided a system for light therapy. The system includes a light guide transmission device having at least one UV bulb for dispersing UV light a light guide cable to a light guide terminating end, an optical capturing device operable to receive an image from a lens positioned at an optical cable terminating end, and a fluid delivery/suction device along a flexible hose. Each of the cables being inserted into a probe cable having a tip adapted for use internally or externally with a patient. Further the system includes a single controller in communication with and for controlling the functionality of the light guide transmission device, the optical capturing device, and the fluid delivery/suction device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application are directed to devices, systems and methods for irradiating fluids (e.g., blood) with ultraviolet light, and corresponding related components, systems and methods. In some embodiments of the invention, an ultraviolet blood irradiation (UBI) system is provided and may include an ultraviolet UV source providing a predetermined wavelength of radiation to provide a detrimental effect to virus and/or bacteria, an exposure chamber for exposing a predetermined volume of blood to radiation, a conduit between the UV source and the exposure chamber, a pump for pumping blood between a first location and a second location and a shutter assembly provided between the UV source and the exposure chamber providing time-metered irradiation of the blood in the chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of Otis infection of the ear or other infection of the ear by application of blue violet light. The device of the present invention operates hands free mounting over the ear in such a way to provide light treatments without the need to hold the device by positioning the light source such that the light is positioned to shine into the ear canal.

Abstract: Disclosed are discharge lamps for use in tanning applications and methods of making the same. The lamps include, among other elements, an elongated vitreous tube which has an outer periphery and axially opposed first and second ends that define an axial length for the tube. A coating is applied on the interior of the tube for emitting ultraviolet radiation in tanning wavelengths when a voltage to the lamp. The coating is specifically formulated so that the ultraviolet radiation emitted from the lamp in a range of about 320 nm to about 340 nm is less than or equal to about 10 percent of the ultraviolet radiation emitted from the lamp in a range of about 280 nm to about 400 nm.

Abstract: The method of prevention and treatment of microbial infections that occur on, or just below, the skin and nails of a person consisting of applying a means to inactivate the microbes thus rendering them harmless. The treatment consists of applying a means which alters the skin or nail so that the skin or nail will either no longer serve as a food source, will be inhibitory to the organism, will be toxic to the organism, or will be altered in a manner that makes it more responsive to treatment of infections.

Abstract: An insertable medical element may be supportive of evanescent energy for sterilization of a biomaterial. A system including an insertable medical element supportive of evanescent energy may include an energy source, where the energy source may be emissive of electromagnetic or plasmon energy, a sensor such as a surface plasmon resonance sensor, and/or it may include an imager.

Abstract: A respiratory protection system which is worn by a passenger during a flight in air plane, by a patient visiting hospital or doctors office, a nurse working with a patient during hospital stay, or the like. The system includes a relatively light weight, substantially rigid, headgear structure, containing an air disinfection chamber, a fan means, a filter means, an ultraviolet air disinfection means, an air blanket origination means and an energizing means.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device which includes a first panel, a second panel, a center panel, an upright support (pillar), and a base. The first and second panels each include one or more ultraviolet lamps. The center panel may optionally include one or more ultraviolet lamps. The panels are mounted to a swivel plate, which is in turn mounted to the upright support. The swivel plate allows the panels to be rotated by approximately 90 degrees. The upright support has a track that allows the swivel plate to move up and down the upright support.

Abstract: A tanning booth comprises a housing with upright walls having an inner reflective surface surrounding a hollow interior. A plurality of high strength tanning bulbs arranged to emit ultraviolet light are supported circumferentially about the hollow interior adjacent a top end of the upright walls and oriented to direct the ultraviolet light downwardly and inwardly into the hollow interior of the housing. This configuration of bulbs with reflective walls permits even distribution of ultraviolet light for even tanning, for example even when the user is performing exercise on an exercise machine within the hollow interior. A source of concentrated oxygen can be arranged to be breathable by a user located in the hollow interior of the housing for additional benefits to the user.

Abstract: Skin disorders such as, for example, atopic dermatitis, dyshidrosis, eczema, lichen planus, psoriasis, and vitiligo, are treated by applying high doses of ultraviolet light to diseased regions of a patient's skin. The dosage exceeds 1 MED as determined for the particular patient and may range from about 1 MED to about 20 MED or higher. The ultraviolet light has a wavelength within the range of about 295 nanometers to about 320 nanometers. High doses of ultraviolet light are preferably restricted to diseased tissue areas. A specialized handpiece provides a beam profile especially suitable for application of controlled doses. A specialized delivery device is useful for UV treatment of tissue within the mouth.

Abstract: A system for phototherapy and a method for phototherapy are disclosed. The system redeems the faults of conventional fluorescent bulb-type phototherapeutic system. Moreover, the system is small size, lightweight and thus portable, and the system renders a topical irradiation for only a diseased portion of skin possible in combination with an irradiation control system. A semiconductor ultraviolet ray light-emitting element is prepared, and a given ultraviolet ray is generated from this semiconductor ultraviolet ray light-emitting element, and the diseased site is irradiated in order to treat said diseased site.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A phototherapy apparatus is disclosed including: a body member; 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; where the tips of the proximal ends of the light transmitting elements are located in close proximity to each other; and an optical connector configured to detachably receive an end of a lightguide and to couple light delivered by the lightguide from a source into the light transmitting elements at the proximal ends. The light coupled into each of the light transmitting elements is transmitted along the element and emitted from the distal end.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A phototherapy device is disclosed including: a handpiece; and a beamshaping element housed in the handpiece. The beamshaping element is adapted to receive a beam of light from an ultraviolet light source, modify the shape of the beam, and direct the modified beam to provide illumination of a region of a treatment surface, the region, having a cross section at the treatment surface with an irregularly shaped boundary. In some embodiments, the irregularly shaped boundary is composed of one or more segments, each segment being sinusoid-like. In some embodiments, the beamshaping element includes a screen disposed between the light source and the treatment surface, the screen including a light transmissive region with an irregularly shaped boundary, and where the irregularly shaped boundary of the illuminated area corresponds to the irregularly shaped boundary of the light transmissive region.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a system and method for providing body support while tanning, using a tanning bed for example. In one embodiment, the method comprises positioning a support device on at least one surface (i.e. a UV emitting surface for example) of the tanning bed. A tailbone region of a user is positioned on the support device, elevating the user so that only the user's feet and shoulders contact the surface while reclining in the tanning bed. Ultraviolet light is applied to the user, initiating the tanning session. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a support device for use with a tanning bed or other warm surface. The support device comprises first, second and third surfaces.

Abstract: A phototherapy device includes a first light source configured to emit a wavelength of light within the visible to infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum and a second light source configured to emit a wavelength of light within the ultraviolet portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, the wavelength of light of the first light source being selected to treat a skin condition.

Abstract: A method of treating a patient having a condition selected from the group including hypertension, hypertensive crises, angina pectoris, chronic arthritis, erectile dysfunction, cerebral ischemia and chronic skin ulcers comprising the step of administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount or dose, or series of amounts or doses, of ultraviolet light.

Abstract: An airflow treatment system is worn or carried by a user and irradiates an air flow with energy in the electromagnetic spectrum, such as UV light, before the air is inhaled by the user. The irradiated energy is of sufficient power and duration to substantially cleanse the air of airborne viruses and the like prior to inhalation. The system includes a light source with a power supply to generate the energy for irradiation. A face mask is worn by the individual so that outside air is drawn into the system, and the airflow passes through a airflow treatment chamber before it is inhaled by the user. The airflow is irradiated by the energy, such as UV light, while passing through the airflow treatment chamber such that airborne virus microorganisms in the airflow are substantially destroyed or rendered unharmful before the airflow is inhaled by the user.

Abstract: A tanning device is described by which the bluish light emitted by mercury vapor lamps is converted into yellow or white light. For this purpose, the mercury lamps, or the sheets of transparent plastics material covering these lamps, are doped or coated with one or more organic or inorganic fluorescent dyes that partially absorb the blue light emitted by the mercury lamps and convert it into light of wavelengths of 550 to 650 nm.

Abstract: Tanning apparatuses and methods of operating tanning apparatuses for high efficiency use. In an embodiment, a tanning apparatus including a tanning lamp is operated by delivering a first input voltage to the tanning lamp to generate an ultraviolet radiation output. When the output from the tanning lamp has sufficiently decreased over time due to use, the first input voltage is increased to increase the output to an effective level. Preferably, a variable voltage transformer is used to increase input voltage.

Abstract: A phototherapy device which obtains an advantageous therapeutic effect and suppresses side effects at least to a certain degree by irradiation of diseased sites with therapeutic radiation with a spectrum in the UV-B radiation wavelength range that is continuous at least in the wavelength range of at most 303 nm with a lower boundary wavelength value of at least 297 nm. The phototherapy device has a light source which emits light with a spectrum having an emission peak in the wavelength range from 300 nm to 315 nm and which is continuous in the wavelength range of this emission peak at least up to 295 nm; and a radiation emission window in which the light from the light source is incident and via which the therapeutic radiation is emitted with a spectrum with a lower boundary value in the wavelength range from 297 nm to 303 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel method of treating vitiligo by using an excimer laser that emits light in the UVB range. The invention includes a method of incrementally increasing exposure of affected vitiligo areas with UVB laser light from an excimer laser to restore pigmentation to skin areas afflicted with vitiligo.

Abstract: A narrow-band UV-B phototherapeutic device includes: a light source unit that includes a fluorescent lamp of planar structure that is the ultraviolet light source for emitting narrow-band UV-B; a power supply for causing the fluorescent lamp to emit light; and a control unit for controlling the light emission of the fluorescent lamp.

Abstract: A phototherapeutical apparatus and method are described. The apparatus includes an ultraviolet light source, an optical guidance system, and a patient interface. The patient interface is insertable at least partially into a body cavity and is operable to apply the guided ultraviolet light to a tissue surface of a body cavity. The method includes providing the phototherapeutical apparatus, preparing for the application of the phototherapeutical apparatus, inserting the patient interface at least partially into a body cavity, and applying the ultraviolet light by the patient interface to a tissue surface of a body cavity, wherein the tissue of the body cavity has an inflammatory or a hyperproliferative disease. The inflammatory diseases include rhinitis, sinusitis and rhinosinusitis. A photochemotherapeutical method is also described, using photosensitizing substances, such as psoralen before treatment with ultraviolet light.

Abstract: Oral phototherapy applicators are disclosed that are sized and shaped so as to fit at least partially in a user's mouth with a plurality of bristles of elongate shape coupled to an apparatus body. The Applicators can be adapted to brush the user's teeth and further include at least one radiation emitter coupled to the body to provide phototherapeutic radiation to a portion of the oral cavity other than tissue in contact with the bristles. In one embodiment, the phototherapy emitter irradiates both a region of tissue in contact with the bristles and a portion of the oral cavity that is not in contact with the apparatus. For example, the apparatus can include at least one emitter that irradiates tooth tissue in contact with the bristles and gum tissue surrounding the tooth tissue.

Abstract: Oral phototherapy applicators are disclosed that are sized and shaped so as to fit at least partially in a user's mouth and have at least one radiation emitting element coupled to an apparatus body to irradiate a portion of the oral cavity with phototherapeutic radiation along multiple directions. In one aspect, the apparatus is configured to direct radiation to at least one portion of the oral cavity, such as the teeth, cheeks, tongue, palate, throat, lymphatic tissue, blood, glands, follicles, collagen, pigmentation or facial tissue, generally. The apparatus can further include bristles to provide a phototherapeutic toothbrush. Alternatively, the apparatus body can be adapted for placement in a fixed position relative to the oral cavity during phototherapy.

Abstract: The device for ultraviolet radiation treatment of body tissues includes a UV light source, a halogen light source and a viewing mechanism all connected to a trifurcation joint by fiber optic cables. All three fiber optics cables are bundled together and exit the trifurcation joint and form a flexible shaft having a distal tip. The distal tip is polished to radiate collimated light. The device allows a user to illuminate the target area in or on the human body via the halogen light, to view the target area via the viewing mechanism, and to treat the body tissue via the UV light source. For destroying pathogens the UV light is calibrated to 253.7 nanometers, a germicidal UV wavelength, by selection of a specific light bulb. The UV light source may be a mercury light bulb and it is maintained at a constant wavelength using a fan to regulate the temperature within the UV light housing.

Abstract: A phototherapy system and device is disclosed, including an array of light sources arranged so as to achieve substantially uniform distribution of light on a subject. The light sources can be arranged in a number of configurations, including but not limited to distributions in which the density of lights sources is greater in the periphery than in the center. The present invention also includes a light diffusing panel to increase exposure uniformity, and a targeting mechanism to ensure that the device is properly aligned over the subject.

Abstract: Apparatuses adopted to provide light therapy to regions of the body that cannot be conveniently exposed to the sun or conventional tanning equipment. Four embodiments of the invention include a tanning bed 10 with an adjustable leg support 12 that allows tanning of the buttocks and rectal and genital areas of a person lying on the bed 10, a toilet (water closet) 20 equipped with one or more tanning lamps 26 for tanning the rectal and genital areas of a person sitting on the toilet 20, a foot and hand tanning apparatus 40 comprising a flexible block 42 with slots 44 for receiving the toes or fingers 48 of a person, and a tanning recliner 50 with tanning lamps 56 located within for tanning the skin of the user reclining on the recliner 50.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin management system, and in particular to a total skin management system and a total skin management method using the same which are capable of checking a state of skin and comprehensively managing a skin based on a type of skin.

Abstract: A body fat measuring apparatus is provided with a light emitting device 1 for projecting light rays to a subject's tissue, light receiving devices 3 and 4 for detecting a transmitted light ray having passed through the subject's tissue and/or a reflected light ray reflected inside the subject's body, and a CPU 6 for calculating the subject's subcutaneous fat thickness and/or body fat percentage by performing an operation by use of the detection results of the light receiving devices 3 and 4. The light receiving devices 3 and 4 are situated at different distances from the light emitting device 1.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel method of treating vitiligo by using an excimer laser that emits light in the UVB range. The invention includes a method of incrementally increasing exposure of affected vitiligo areas with UVB laser light from an excimer laser to restore pigmentation to skin areas afflicted with vitiligo.

Abstract: A scanning optical system for delivering electromagnetic radiation onto tissue to be treated is cooperative with a lightguide or optical fiber. Radiation to be delivered is provided by a source thereof via the optical fiber. The optical system includes an optical projection arrangement comprising a plurality of lenses cooperatively arranged with the lightguide. A first of the lenses is arranged to receive radiation emerging from the lightguide. The beam of radiation is passed through the projection arrangement to form a treatment spot the radiation on the tissue. Scanning is effected by causing relative motion between the exit-end of said lightguide and at least the first lens, transverse to the optical axis of the projection arrangement. The treatment spot undergoes a related transverse motion over the tissue. In one example scanning is effected by moving the first lens with the lightguide fixed. The first lens is moved using an arrangement of piezo-electric actuators.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rectangular frame arrangement with one to two discoid radiation filters, as well as to a tanning module having such a frame arrangement. The rectangular frame arrangement has four corners and four lateral edges and, on a first lateral edge at least a first spring clip, and on a second lateral edge opposite the first lateral edge at least a second spring clip, the first and the second spring clip being joined together by at least one lateral bar, and at least the first spring clip being U-shaped with a first body portion, a first upper projection and a first bottom projection, a first radiation filter being arranged in a first marginal area between the at least one lateral bar and the first lower projection.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable foot tanning device The foot tanning device is comprised of a housing having an opening leading into a compartment comprised of a transparent receptacle that protects the user's feet from the lamp. The housing also has external controls for setting the time duration of the tanning session. When the device is turned on a fan comes on to regulate the internal temperature. The feet receptacle is releasably attached to the interior of the device and is accessible through the underside of the device which is open thereby a user can selectively remove and clean the feet receptacle between tanning sessions. The ultraviolet lamp encircles the feet receptacle providing an even tan of the inserted appendages and is easily replacable through the bottom of the device.

Abstract: A surgical apparatus has a body portion that includes a shaft terminating in a distal head or tip for directing light radiation from the apparatus onto the lining of a body cavity for treating an ailment in a body cavity of a patient as for example a gastrointestinal ailment of a patient such as gastritis, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, gastric cancer, gastric lymphoma, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease as well as for treating diseases of the circulatory system, urogenital systems and other body cavities. During use, the shaft of the apparatus is inserted into a body cavity, e.g., stomach or colon, of the patient to place the distal tip of the shaft in the desired position. The body cavity of the patient is then irradiated with light radiation so as to kill or debilitate microorganisms lining the body cavity without serious destruction of the body tissue of the patient to thereby improve or alleviate one or more of the symptoms of the ailment.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment the present invention provides a tanning system with first and second units mounted to define a gap for a person to be tanned. The gap defines a head area to be adjacent the person's head and defines first and second shoulder areas oriented to be over the shoulders of a person. The first and second shoulder areas provide ultraviolet illumination, with a reduced amount of illumination provided in the head area. In one embodiment, the system includes a row of ultraviolet lamps mounted to the tanning device. Preferably the row includes two shoulder series, where the first shoulder series is over the first shoulder of the person to be tanned, and the second shoulder series is over the second shoulder of the person to be tanned. In preferred embodiments, the tanning system uses at least one quad lamp. In certain embodiments, the quad lamps are mounted vertically. In another preferred embodiment, the quad lamp includes four elongate portions. The elongate portions are connected in pairs.