Apparatus and method for skin treatment using continuous light
US9687643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0663
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method is provided for skin treatment. The apparatus includes an applicator assembly that includes an applicator tip which is configured to apply a normal cyclical mechanical force to a skin surface area of a user and to deliver a skin formulation to a skin surface area of a user. The apparatus further includes an electromagnetic energy assembly that includes at least one electromagnetic energy source adjacent to or within the applicator assembly and configured to deliver a continuous electromagnetic energy stimulus of a character and for a duration sufficient to penetrate one or more dermal layers within the skin surface area of a user.
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