Devices and methods for skin tightening

US11701262B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Neodyne Biosciences, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Geoffrey C. Gurtner · Palo Alto, US
• Michael T. Longaker · Atherton, US
• Reinhold H. Dauskardt · Menlo Park, US
• Paul G. Yock · Menlo Park, US
• John A. Zepeda · Los Altos, US
• Kenneth N. Horne · Palo Alto, US
• Bankim H. Mehta · San Ramon, US
• Michael H. Rosenthal · Palo Alto, US
• Joseph Rimsa · Palo Alto, US
• Sergio Salinas · Redwood City, US
• Melanie L. Harris · San Jose, US
• Greg Spooner · Kensington, US
• Kin Wai Chan

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 3, 2018
• Grant date: Jul 18, 2023
• Expiry date: Nov 3, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2013/006
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The methods, procedures, kits, and devices described herein assist with the healing process of tissue that was previously or simultaneously treated for a therapeutic or cosmetic effect. The methods, procedures, kits, and devices described herein can also provide temporary simulated results of a cosmetic procedure to allow for visual assessment to select the type of procedure or for treatment planning in advance of the surgical procedure.