Devices for treating skin using treatment materials located along a tip
US9642997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to some embodiments, a microdermabrasion device for treating skin comprises a handpiece assembly having a distal end and a proximal end. The handpiece assembly includes at least one delivery conduit and at least one waste conduit. The microdermabrasion device additionally comprises a tip configured to be positioned along the distal end of the handpiece assembly, wherein the tip is adapted to contact skin surface. In several embodiments, the tip comprises a lip, a first opening in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit and a second opening in fluid communication with the waste conduit. In one embodiment, the device includes one or more abrasive elements positioned along a distal end of the tip, wherein the abrasive elements are configured to selectively remove skin as the tip is moved relative to a skin surface.
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