Devices and methods for illuminating tissue to induce biological effects
US12115384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0652
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An illumination device includes a light source and a deformable light guide optically coupled to the light source. The deformable light guide is configured to conform to a surface of tissue when in contact with the tissue such that light from the light source is coupled directly from the deformable light guide to the tissue. By using a deformable light guide, more light can be delivered to a target tissue. This may increase treatment efficacy, reduce treatment time, or both.
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