Light-emitting device and method for providing phototherapy to the brain
US7575589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0659
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus emits light for irradiating a patient's skin to treat portions of a patient's body underneath the patient's skin. The apparatus includes a source of light having a wavelength which is substantially transmitted by the patient's skin. The apparatus further includes an optical conduit optically coupled to the source. The apparatus further includes an output optical element comprising a rigid and substantially thermally conductive material. The output optical element is optically coupled to the optical conduit.
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