Device containing a light emitting diode for treatment of barrier membranes
US7507228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0448
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention features a device having a barrier membrane contacting surface, the device containing: a power source; a first conductive electrode; a second conductive electrode; a first light emitting diode; and a carrier containing an active agent; wherein the power source is in electric communication with the first conductive electrode, the second conductive electrode, and the light emitting diode, and wherein the device is arranged such that light from the first light emitting diode and the carrier are in communication with the barrier membrane contacting surface.
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