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Wearable light therapy apparatus

US9687669B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 9, 2012
Grant dateJun 27, 2017
Priority date—
Expiry dateOct 6, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/0663
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Optical light guides which transmit light exteriorly of their length are coupled to one or more lasers at ends. The optical light guides are mounted on various carriers or as part of an optical bandage to provide therapeutic light to a portion of a human body. The lasers may be activated at various times in a 24-hour period, while the optical light guides are worn by a user.

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