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Apparatus and methods for phototherapy

US12226648B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2023
Grant dateFeb 18, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/0652
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided a phototherapy apparatus, in which the therapeutic light is delivered through or in proximity to one or more massage components. The massage component provides mechanical massage to the subject biological tissue and modifies the properties of the subject tissue in thickness, density, etc. to facilitate the absorption of the therapeutic light and enhance the effect of the phototherapy procedure.

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