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Self-contained, diode-laser-based dermatologic treatment apparatus

US8551104B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2006
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/065
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dermatologic treatment apparatus is disclosed that is cordless and sufficiently compact as to be hand-held. A self-contained housing is configured for gripping by a person's hand for cordless manipulation in a dermatologic treatment procedure. A light source and electrical circuit are contained within the housing. The circuit includes one or more batteries and an electronic control circuit for energizing the light source to produce output light pulses. A light path is within the housing including an aperture through which the output light pulses are propagated out of the housing having properties sufficient for providing efficacious treatment.

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