Skin puncturing apparatus for use in a non-surgical method for eradication of tattoos
US9901724B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/91
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is a skin puncturing apparatus for use in a non-surgical method for eradication of a tattoo from an area of skin. The apparatus comprises: (a) a handle section comprising a motor and gear assembly for causing a reciprocating motion to a shaft connected to the gear assembly; (b) a barrel section surrounding the shaft, the first end of the barrel section attached to the handle and the second end of the barrel section having a tip adapted to be placed in contact with the area of skin; (c) a bundle of needles attached by means of a needles holder to the distal end of the shaft; and (d) an inlet body comprising an inlet port through which cleaning solution is introduced into the tip located at the lower edge of the barrel section.
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