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Apparatus and methods for treating the skin

US8048089B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2006
Grant dateNov 1, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N5/0616
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for treating skin has a console with a user input device and a handpiece assembly. The handpiece assembly is configured to treat skin. A fluid line provides fluid communication between the console and the handpiece assembly. A manifold system is coupled to the console and controlled by the user input device. The manifold system is configured to hold releasably a plurality of fluid sources and deliver fluid from at least one of the plurality of fluid sources to the handpiece assembly.

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