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Hand held laser for medical treatment

US7406109B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 2007
Grant dateJul 29, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/042
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hand held laser for treating a skin condition includes a housing comprising a first end, a second end and a cavity therein wherein the cavity includes a substantially light reflective surface and wherein the housing comprises at least one fin extending from an exterior surface of the housing. The laser includes a flash lamp having a first axis and being retained within the cavity in a first selected position and a laser rod having a second axis and being retained within the cavity in a second selected position and wherein the first axis and the second axis are substantially parallel to each other, wherein as the flash lamp is pumped the laser rod produces a laser beam for treating the skin condition.

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