System for treatment of skin conditions using at least one narrow band light source in a skin brush having an oscillating brushhead
US8641702B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0666
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and corresponding method for treatment of skin conditions which includes a brushhead member which comprises a first portion which includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts, the first portion oscillating in operation through a selected angle at a selected frequency and a second portion which also includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts concentric with the first portion, the second portion remaining stationary in operation. At least one monochromatic light source is included, providing light directed from the brushhead in a direction substantially the same as the bristle tufts, such that the light impinges on the area of skin of the user acted on by the oscillating brushhead.
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