Device and method for providing phototherapy to the brain
US7303578B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0659
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A therapy apparatus for treating a patient's brain is provided. The therapy apparatus includes a light source having an output emission area positioned to irradiate a portion of the brain with an efficacious power density and wavelength of light. The therapy apparatus further includes an element interposed between the light source and the patient's scalp. The element is adapted to inhibit temperature increases at the scalp caused by the light.
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