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System for abrading skin to remove outer portions thereof

US10130390B1 · kind B1 · utility

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7Claims

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Assignee

Dermasweep, Inc. · US

Inventors

Jackie Hart · Rocklin, US
Leonard L. Hofheins · Concord, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 23, 2016
Grant date	Nov 20, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 9, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/320012
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for abrading skin to remove outer portions thereof includes an apparatus having a skin abrading head with a head portion and a skin abrading brush. The outer head portion has a rim for placement in contact with the skin along with the bristles of the brush. Air flow is generated in the head to bring the skin into engagement with the rim and bristles and transport removed skin portions.

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