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20080215124 | Apparatus for Cosmetic Skin Rejuvenation Treatment - The present invention relates to an apparatus for cosmetic skin rejuvenation treatment, comprising a continuous wave light source accommodating a high-intensity discharge lamp ( | 09-04-2008 |
20080294227 | UV LIGHT THERAPY DELIVERY APPARATUS - An light therapy apparatus is defined to include a UV light source secured to a casing. A shroud is placed over an exposed portion of the UV light source and is secured or attached around the perimeter of the casing end. Since the UV light source can generate a significant amount of heat, the casing includes an internal fan. Various tubing configurations may be used to help direct the air flow from the fan around the UV light source. In addition, a vent opening in the shroud was found to reduce the temperature of the shroud to prevent damage to a person's user the apparatus. | 11-27-2008 |
20090018621 | Medical and/or Cosmetic Radiation Device - A medical and/or cosmetic radiation device has a plurality of LEDs ( | 01-15-2009 |
20090036957 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED PHOTON IRRADIATION THERAPY AND TREATMENT OF PAIN - A treatment device includes a plurality of photon emitter arrays directed toward treatment points on a patient's body. The treatment points are at mirror image locations and the emitters are energized in a push-pull on-off fashion. The device is automatic, such that once a patient is inserted, an operator only need to press a single button to perform treatment. The treatment device includes, for example, fixed adjustable emitter arrays and motion control emitter arrays. A controller activates the emitter arrays according to a treatment program. The treatment program may be varied depending on patient needs and/or prescription, including length of treatment, intensity, modulation, etc. The treatment device is preferably applied to foot pain resulting from diabetic neuropathy, but may be applied to other body parts and/or ailments. | 02-05-2009 |
20090069873 | Transparent film for a phototherapy device - Transparent films for efficient phototherapy treatment of a patient and reducing phototherapy light exposure to non-patients are provided. Patients undergoing hyperbilirubinemia generally require phototherapy treatment, which can cause undesirable symptoms to non-patients, including caregivers, in the vicinity of the treatment area. Flexible transparent films are provided to at least partially reflect and/or absorb the phototherapy light, thereby providing comfort to the non-patients. Due to the at least partial transparency of the films, a non-patient can visually observe the patient to provide care to the patient. In addition, the transparent films can reflect the light down to the patient for increasing the phototherapy treatment efficacy. | 03-12-2009 |
20090088824 | LED BASED PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE FOR PHOTO-REJUVENATION OF CELLS - An improvement in a light therapy device including multiple light-emitting diodes (LEDs) positioned in a handheld portable device is disclosed. Where the housing and the LEDs are configured to have direct contact with the skin or tissue of the user without any intermediary materials, and light the surface and underlying layers of tissue for photodynamic stimulation of the cells. Two iterations of the device utilize light known to have a bactericidal effect in the case or acne or Rosacea. The devices are fabricated from an injection molded plastic housing. The housing contains an arrangement of 36-72 LEDs on a circuit board in an arrangement to provide even lighting over the skin or tissue surface. | 04-02-2009 |
20090125085 | LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR TUBS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE WELL-BEING WITH RELAXATION TECHNIQUES - A lighting system for tubs designed for therapeutic and/or beauty and/or dermatological treatments, or designed to provide well-being with relaxation techniques, comprising rigid tubes made from transparent material, equipped with means for fixing them inside the body of these tubs, the rigid tubes containing a plurality of electronic cards, each comprising lighting elements with variable chromatics. | 05-14-2009 |
20090143843 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED PHOTON IRRADIATION THERAPY AND TREATMENT OF PAIN - A treatment device includes a plurality of photon emitter arrays directed toward treatment points on a patient's body. The emitter arrays produce greater than 100 mw/cm | 06-04-2009 |
20090177256 | SKIN THERAPY SYSTEM - A light therapy appliance comprises an electronic circuit including Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) configured to emit light at one or more different wavelengths. A hand held enclosure containing the electronic circuit includes a front lens that directs the multiple different colored lights to a top surface of skin. The light therapy appliance can be can be programmed for different skin conditions and may be used in conjunction with different topical ointments. | 07-09-2009 |
20090240311 | Computer Controlled Light Therapy Apparatus - The present invention relates generally to light therapy apparatuses and methods, and in particular to a light therapy apparatus comprising a computer and a light emitting assembly holding a plurality of light emitting diodes for emission of light and having a computer interface, such as a USB interface, for connection with the computer for control and power supply of the light emitting assembly, and wherein the computer is adapted to control emitted light intensity to be appropriate for light therapy and simultaneous desk work. | 09-24-2009 |
20090254156 | SKIN TREATMENT PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE - A light emitting diode (LED) phototherapy device is disclosed. The phototherapy device may be used in the treatment of various skin conditions. The phototherapy device may include multi-color LEDs for emitting multiple wavelengths of light for skin treatment. Furthermore, the phototherapy device may include a control system that receives, from a user, an indication of the skin condition to be treated, and in response the phototherapy device provides the corresponding wavelengths, intensity levels, and time interval for treatment of the skin condition. The phototherapy device may comprise a clamshell structure, pen shape, facial mask, or desk lamp design. | 10-08-2009 |
20090319008 | PROBE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHOTOBIOMODULATION OF TISSUE LINING A BODY CAVITY | 12-24-2009 |
20090326618 | Intense Pulsed Light Device - A replaceable cartridge ( | 12-31-2009 |
20100063567 | Disposable chemiluminescent infrared therapy device - A therapeutic device has a first chamber that retains an oxalic ester solution, and a second chamber that retains a hydrogen peroxide and fluorescer solution. The therapeutic device is activated by causing the oxalic ester solution to mix with the hydrogen peroxide and fluorescer solution, which produces chemiluminescent light for treating a wound. | 03-11-2010 |
20100076529 | Phototherapy apparatus for hair, scalp and skin treatment - A wearable hands-free apparatus for providing phototherapy treatment to a number of hair, scalp and skin related conditions includes a head unit (e.g., a headset, headphones, headband, or helmet unit) with earphones to allow the user to listen to an audio program during a treatment. The head unit supports a light emitting canopy band or plate fitted with an array of light generating sources, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), laser diodes, infrared lights or other light sources, that emit light within a particular wavelength range correlating with the treatment of one or more specific hair, scalp and/or skin-related conditions. The light emitting canopy band or plate is specifically designed to conform to the shape of the human scalp for providing complete light coverage to the areas of the scalp that are most commonly affected by hair loss in men and women. In a further embodiment, a fixed or detachable face plate connects to the head unit and houses an array of the light generating sources for treating various facial skin-related conditions. A control system, preferably in a handheld device, allows the user to select the desired treatment program and audio operations. | 03-25-2010 |
20100106228 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF PHOTOTHERAPY FOR JAUNDICED INFANTS - A phototherapy device and method for treating neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice) and related conditions. The device comprises a flexible material at least partially encasing flexible circuitry that allows the device to flex as an infant is positioned on it, while, also protecting the circuitry. The circuitry comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted within flexible circuitry, means for altering the duty cycle of the LEDs, and wiring to connect the circuitry to a power supply. The device further comprises a multilayer film that encases all of the circuitry, the flexible material, and LEDs to facilitate sterilization in both long-term or short-term use. | 04-29-2010 |
20100121419 | CONTROL OF LIGHT SOURCES FOR LIGHT THERAPIES - Light therapy systems that track their own usage and provide for control of light output. LEDs can degrade over time in a way that may not be apparent to a user but impacts therapy. A light therapy system activates a light source and applies therapeutic light to a tissue of a patient during a session. Usage data is stored over a plurality of the sessions and is tested against a predetermined value to determine when further degradation of the light source is unacceptable. | 05-13-2010 |
20100161011 | Light-irradiating beauty care device - A light-irradiating beauty care device includes a main body, and a light irradiation unit provided at one end of the main body for irradiating light on a living body surface. The light irradiation unit includes a light source for emitting the light, a reflector for reflecting the light emitted from the light source, a lens for passing the light therethrough, the reflector and the lens cooperating with each other to make uniform the quantity of the light emitted from the light source, a base for holding the reflector in place, a trigger for applying a trigger voltage to the light source and a casing for accommodating the light source, the reflector, the lens, the base and the trigger. The light irradiation unit is removably attached to the main body, the light source being fixed to the reflector, the reflector being held in place by the base and the lens. | 06-24-2010 |
20100168824 | Device and Method for Irradiating Tissue with Light Pulses - The invention relates to a device ( | 07-01-2010 |
20100185266 | Beauty Device - A cosmetic appliance of simple structure, attaining easy handling, high safety and excellence in the effect of producing beautiful skin. The cosmetic appliance ( | 07-22-2010 |
20100191313 | APPARATUS FOR LIGHT THERAPHY AND METHOD FOR USE - The purpose of the current invention is to provide an apparatus that provides light therapy, to those afflicted with SAD, which does not interfere with the user's day. The current invention can be used while working on a computer or watching television, for example. Additionally, the apparatus is portable so it can easily be stashed into a purse or briefcase, for example, so that the apparatus can be used in the office, home, or away location. | 07-29-2010 |
20100274329 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SKIN CARE USING LIGHT AND MICROCURRENTS - Apparatus, device, system, kit, and method to treat and prevent skin conditions. The device incorporates two treatment technologies: photorejuvenation and microcurrents. The photorejuvenation technology incorporates the use of light emitting diodes to treat skin blemishes. The light emitting diodes typically emit light having a wavelength of about 630 nanometers. The device also incorporates the use of low level microcurrent pulses to tighten muscles and skin. The electrodes are placed in a concentric circle pattern. The pattern allows for current to flow evenly from a cathode to anode. Each electrode includes nearly equivalent or equivalent surface areas for uniform current distribution. To prevent current from flowing, a nonconducting material is placed between the concentric circles. Current transfers from one electrode to another only when the user contacts the electrodes with their skin. | 10-28-2010 |
20100305667 | Hypertension therapy instrument and method for treating hypertension - A hypertension therapy instrument comprises an infrared ray generator that can radiate infrared ray onto a human body; a heart rhythm signal generator sensing heart rhythm of the human body and outputs a heart rhythm signal containing heart rhythm information; a controlling device receiving the signal outputted by the heart rhythm signal generator and controlling a radiation intensity of the infrared ray generator based on the heart rhythm of the human body, so that the radiation intensity of the infrared ray generator changes with the heart rhythm of the human body, so as to treat hypertension; and a power supply supplying power to the infrared ray generator, the heart rhythm generator, and the controlling device. | 12-02-2010 |
20100305668 | Methods for treatment of bone disorders and biostimulation of bone and soft tissue - The present invention provides an extra-oral light therapy device including an extra-oral bridge, an intra-oral tray removably connected to the extra-oral bridge, at least one extra-oral light emitting diode (“LED”) array removably connected to the extra-oral bridge, and a programmable controller for controlling the extra-oral light therapy device. The present invention alternatively provides an extra-oral light therapy device including a head-set, at least one extra-oral LED array removably attached to the head-set, a connector for removably attaching the head-set to the at least one extra-oral LED array, and a programmable controller for controlling the extra-oral light therapy device. The present invention also provides an external light therapy device including a thin, molded substrate, at least one LED array mounted onto the thin, molded substrate, an attaching means for removably attaching the at least one LED array mounted onto the thin, molded substrate to the area of treatment, and a programmable controller for controlling the external light therapy device. The present invention further provides a method for treating jaw bone disorders and jaw osteonecrosis and biostimulating bone and soft tissue utilizing an extra-oral light therapy device and a method for treating and stimulating soft and hard tissue and biostimulating bone utilizing an external light therapy device, | 12-02-2010 |
20100324634 | CONTROLABLE INFRARED BIOEFFECT SYSTEM - The present invention belongs to the technical field of infrared research and application in biomedicine. In particular, it refers to an apparatus of bio-effect system with the use of controllable infrared wave. The invention includes a shell ( | 12-23-2010 |
20110015707 | Phototherapy apparatus for hair, scalp and skin treatment - A wearable hands-free apparatus for providing phototherapy treatment to a number of hair, scalp and skin related conditions includes a head unit (e.g., a headset, headphones, headband, or helmet unit) with earphones to allow the user to listen to an audio program during a treatment. The head unit supports a light emitting canopy band that is fitted with an array of light generating sources, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), laser diodes, or infrared lights, that emit light within a particular wavelength range correlating with the treatment of one or more specific hair, scalp and/or skin-related conditions. The light emitting canopy band is specifically designed to conform to the shape of the human scalp for providing complete, uniform and consistent light coverage to the areas of the scalp that are most commonly affected by hair loss in men and women. A handheld control device allows the user to select the desired treatment program and is adapted for connection to a digital audio player device, such as an MP3 player, for delivering audio signals to the earphones. | 01-20-2011 |
20110054573 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING SYMPTOMS OF RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for reducing effects of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in a subject. The method includes identifying, on the subject, a body region affected by RLS, placing an emitter unit in direct contact with skin of the body region, wherein the emitter unit includes at least one emitter that emits near-infrared light, and activating the emitter to emit an effective amount of near-infrared light for inducing release of nitric oxide from hemoglobin or generation in the endothelium. Also disclosed is an emitter unit that is placed in direct contact with a subject's skin associated with RLS to reduce the effects of RLS. The emitter unit emits an effective amount of near-infrared light directed to the subject's skin to induce release of nitric oxide from hemoglobin or generation in the endothelium, and a module configured to toggle the emitter unit between a transmitting and a nontransmitting mode. | 03-03-2011 |
20110125230 | Portable Light Therapy Devices - A light therapy device includes a first module adapted to be coupled to a head of an individual, and a second module including at least one light, the second module being coupled to the first module so that the second module is positioned relative to the individual's eyes, and the second module powering the light to provide indirect light therapy to the individual. | 05-26-2011 |
20110125231 | SKIN THERAPY SYSTEM - A light therapy appliance comprises an electronic circuit including Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) configured to emit light at one or more different wavelengths. A hand held enclosure containing the electronic circuit includes a front lens that directs the multiple different colored lights to a top surface of skin. The light therapy appliance can be programmed for different skin conditions and may be used in conjunction with different topical ointments. | 05-26-2011 |
20110152977 | Light-irradiating beauty care device - A light-irradiating beauty care device includes a hand-held main body and a light irradiation unit provided at one end of the main body for irradiating light on a living body surface. The light irradiation unit includes a light source for emitting the light and a lens through which to pass the light. The light-irradiating beauty care device further includes a light distribution control unit having a discharge portion provided between the lens of the light irradiation unit and the living body surface and an opaque portion for covering the peripheries of the discharge portion and the light irradiation unit. The discharge portion includes optical members through which to transmit the light irradiated from the light irradiation unit while maintaining the quantity of light. | 06-23-2011 |
20110190854 | BIOSTIMULATIVE ILLUMINATION APPARATUS - A biostimulative illumination apparatus for treating patient tissues includes at least one light emitting diode which can generate at least one narrow-pulse focused wave band suitable to be used as low-power and non-parallel focused light beams for biostimulative illumination. The wave length of the focused light beam is from 600 nm to 850 nm, the energy density of the focused light beams is from 2 Joule/cm | 08-04-2011 |
20110196456 | SKIN TREATMENT APPARATUS - In an intense pulsed light optical radiation is directed from a lamp | 08-11-2011 |
20110202116 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MAMMALIAN TISSUES - A method and device for causing a predetermined physiological change in a mammalian tissue. The method includes irradiating the tissue with a radiation having a power density in the tissue substantially larger than an activation threshold power density, the tissue being irradiated under conditions suitable to cause the predetermined physiological change. The device can emit raditation and forms to the anatomy of a patient. The device can both cool the patient and treatment head using one cooling system. | 08-18-2011 |
20110208274 | LOW ASPECT RATIO DIFFUSING FIBER TIP - A kit for treating an antimicrobial resistant biological contaminate at a treatment site is disclosed which includes a diffuser tip adapted to receive near infrared therapeutic light from a light delivery system and diffuse the light to illuminate at least a portion of the treatment site; a quantity of an antimicrobial; agent; instructions to use the antimicrobial agent in conjunction with the therapeutic light to potentiate the antimicrobial agent to treat the biological contaminate; and suitable packaging. | 08-25-2011 |
20110213447 | Handpiece with Optical Unit of a Skin Phototreatment Device - Handpiece formed of a shell with a handgrip connected to a bundle of electrical power supply cables and of heat transfer fluid tubes and a head, accommodating a cartridge fitted with the controlled light source and with a light guide fed from the light source and the outlet surface of which constitutes the surface via which the light signal is emitted towards the surface of the skin that is to be treated. It comprises a housing, made in the shell, arriving under the emission surface of the cartridge and equipped with guide means and clip-fastening members. An interchangeable optical unit carrying the light guide is fitted removably into the housing. This optical unit has a casing accepting the light guide and equipped with guiding and clip-fastening surfaces to collaborate with the guide means and the retractable clip-fastening members belonging to the housing. | 09-01-2011 |
20110238142 | Handpiece with Cartridge for a Skin Photo-Tratment Apparatus - A handpiece having a shell for removably housing a cartridge with a window having a light source and a cooling circuit thereof as well as a cover. A light guide connects the light source to the surface of the skin. The position of the cartridge is defined by a base having cartridge connection members and by a guiding surface having one end corresponding to the base and sides defining lateral guide rails around the position of the light guide. The cartridge is in the form of a planar housing having one end bearing a transverse assembly plate provided with connection members homologous to those of the base, and the sides include guiding ribs interacting with the lateral rails. | 09-29-2011 |
20110257712 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING LIGHT THERAPY - A sleep mask is configured to provide light therapy to a subject. The sleep mask may provide a comfortable delivery mechanism for the light therapy, and may deliver the light therapy to the subject while the subject is asleep, in the process of going to sleep, and/or waking from sleep. In one embodiment, the sleep mask includes one or more of a shield, a strap, a first lighting module, and/or a second lighting module. | 10-20-2011 |
20110257713 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LIGHT THERAPY TO A SUBJECT - A sleep mask is configured to provide light therapy to a subject. The sleep mask provides a comfortable delivery mechanism for the light therapy, and may deliver the light therapy to the subject while the subject is asleep, in the process of going to sleep, and/or waking from sleep. In one embodiment, the sleep mask includes one or more of a shield, a strap, a first lighting module, and/or a second lighting module. | 10-20-2011 |
20110264175 | Infrared Wound Healing Unit - An infrared wound healing unit having a layer of an optically and radiographically transparent flexible heating element which, when powered, emits heat that serves to heal a wound according to monochromatic infrared energy (MIRE) treatment of the wound. This infrared wound healing unit is arranged so that:
| 10-27-2011 |
20110270365 | LIGHT IRRADIATION DEVICE - To provide a light irradiation device capable of easily removing and reducing hair with low power light without burden on skin. The light irradiation device according to the present invention includes a light source giving pulses of light in a wavelength range from 400 to 1200 nm and a light guide distributing the pulses of light given from the light source with energy intensity of 0.2 to 10 J/cm | 11-03-2011 |
20110295348 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LIGHT THERAPY TO A SUBJECT - A light therapy device is configured to deliver light therapy to a subject. Light therapy is delivered to the subject in the form of electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by the light therapy device onto the face of the subject in accordance with a predetermined light therapy algorithm. The light therapy device is configured to have a form factor that facilitates use by the subject. More particularly, the form factor of the light therapy device enables the light therapy device to be used discretely and comfortably while the subject is awake and/or asleep. | 12-01-2011 |
20110301672 | UV-EMITTING DISCHARGE LAMP - The invention relates to a UV-B emitting discharge lamp comprising Pr(III) as an activator. | 12-08-2011 |
20110307035 | Phototherapy device - A phototherapy device is disclosed, which is driven by a power supply and includes: an LED module, driven by the power supply to emit therapeutic light; and a polarizer, disposed in a direction toward which the therapeutic light is emitted by the LED module. Accordingly, the phototherapy device according to the present invention can use light of low intensity to achieve therapeutic effect and thereby can be designed in a portable form. | 12-15-2011 |
20120010687 | FIBER OPTIC PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICES INCLUDING LED LIGHT SOURCES - Fiber optic phototherapy device comprises a light emitter comprising one or more layers of optical fibers. The optical fibers have end portions extending from opposite ends of the light emitter that are mixed together and lighted using the same light source or light sources. | 01-12-2012 |
20120022618 | High Powered Light Emitting Diode Photobiology Device - A high-powered light emitting diode (LED) photobiology (phototherapy) device is disclosed in the accompanying specification. The contemplated photobiology (phototherapy) device may be used in the treatment of various aesthetic and medical or other conditions. The phototherapy device may include a number of select LEDs for emitting a desired range or ranges of wavelengths of high intensity light for use in treatment. Additionally, the phototherapy treatment includes one or more methods for providing a treatment appropriate to the condition desired to be treated. The phototherapy device provides for a variety of high power light settings, intensity levels, and selectable time intervals for providing treatment. | 01-26-2012 |
20120035690 | WORN HEAT AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - An application for a wearable heat and light emitting device has an array of light and heat emitting devices such as LEDS mounted on a circuit board and held within a sponge material. The array of LEDs is held against a portion of a person's body by a fastening device such as a belt. A controller provides a controlled amount of power to the LEDS such that the LEDS emit a therapeutic amount of heat and light for the treatment of pain. The heat and light emitting devices form a thin sheet for wearing against a portion of a person's body that experiences pain. | 02-09-2012 |
20120041523 | SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE UTILIZING LIGHT AND TEMPERATURE - A hand held device for treatment of a skin treatment area, constituted of: a housing exhibiting an opening therein; a temperature adjusting element secured to an end of the housing, one end of the temperature adjusting element arranged to contact the skin treatment area, the temperature adjusting element exhibiting at least one aperture; a light source secured to the housing; and a light path arranged to pass light energy from the light source to at least a portion of the skin treatment area via the at least one aperture. A pulsed light energy is provided to the portion of the skin treatment area from the light source proceeding through the aperture and the temperature adjusting element is powered so as to adjust the temperature of the skin treatment area. | 02-16-2012 |
20120095534 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING SLEEP INERTIA OR CONTROLLING ALERTNESS - The invention relates to a method and an illumination device arranged for reducing sleep inertia and/or for controlling alertness of a human being. The illumination device is arranged for reducing sleep inertia and/or controlling alertness by light radiation. The illumination device comprises one or more light sources for generating a first illumination output and a second illumination output. The first illumination output comprises light with a dominant wavelength in the range of 590-770 nm. The second illumination output comprises light with a dominant wavelength in the range of 400-560 nm Thus, colored light is used. Alternatively, the first illumination output comprises white light with a color temperature below 4100 K, i.e. warm white light. The second color temperature then comprises white light with a color temperature above 4900 K. The illumination device comprises a controller configured for controlling the one or more light sources to expose said eye of said human being to the first illumination output during a first time interval and to the second illumination output during a second time interval. The second time interval terminates at a later point in time than the first time interval. The time intervals are selected such that at least one of the first and second time interval is less than 60 seconds. | 04-19-2012 |
20120101555 | LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE - A light therapy device is taught including a light emitting assembly having light emitting diodes (LEDs) as a light source. The light emitting assembly capable of generating 2,500 lux to 7,500 lux at 12 inches. | 04-26-2012 |
20120101556 | COLOR LIGHTING SYSTEM TO INFLUENCE PERCEPTION OF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE - A basic idea of the invention is to categorize color of light into groups on the basis of dominant wavelength. After the colors have been categorized into different groups, a particular group of colors may be selected on the basis of a predetermined criterion, one criterion being that an individual is to perceive the ambient temperature as higher than it actually is, while another criterion may be that the individual is to perceive the ambient temperature as lower than it actually is. Thereafter, a control signal is generated for controlling the dominant wavelength of light emitted from at least one light source in accordance with the selected group of colors. Finally, the generated control signal is transmitted to the light source(s) to be controlled, for emitting light of the selected group of colors, thereby influencing the thermoregulation of an individual being exposed to the light of the selected group of colors on the basis of the predetermined criterion. The present invention is advantageous, in that colored lighting is employed for changing an individual's perception of ambient temperature, which enables energy savings for heating and air conditioning systems. Using a lighting control device for varying color of light results in a flexible solution since the device easily facilitates changing to an environment that is perceived as warmer or as cooler than the actual room temperature. | 04-26-2012 |
20120109266 | DEVICE FOR HEATING SKIN - A device for heating skin including an energy source for generating heat and light energy, a reflector arranged to direct heat generated by the energy source towards a skin interface element, the skin interface element having a skin interface area sufficient for producing a heat penetration depth into skin in accordance with a treatment plan, and wherein the skin interface element includes one or more light conduits for light energy generated by the energy source to pass therethrough to skin and one or more elements for conducting heat energy generated by the energy source to the skin, wherein the light conduits are formed as at least two separate patterns separated by at least one gap surface, the gap surface arranged to direct thermal energy to the skin. | 05-03-2012 |
20120116485 | PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE FOR ILLUMINATING THE PERIPHERY OF A WOUND AND PHOTOTHERAPY SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE SAME - A phototherapy device comprises a plurality of radiation emitting sources arranged at spaced locations along at least a portion of the periphery of a wound to be treated and a controller communicating with and controlling operation of the radiation emitting sources. | 05-10-2012 |
20120130455 | LED BASED PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE FOR PHOTO-REJUVENATION OF CELLS - An improvement in a light therapy device including multiple light-emitting diodes (LEDs) positioned in a handheld portable device is disclosed. Where the housing and the LEDs are configured to have direct contact with the skin or tissue of the user without any intermediary materials, and light the surface and underlying layers of tissue for photodynamic stimulation of the cells. Two iterations of the device utilize light known to have a bactericidal effect in the case or acne or Rosacea. The devices are fabricated from an injection molded plastic housing. The housing contains an arrangement of 36-72 LEDs on a circuit board in an arrangement to provide even lighting over the skin or tissue surface. | 05-24-2012 |
20120130456 | FLUORESCENT HANDPIECE - A handpiece can treat biological tissue using electromagnetic radiation, which can be substantially fluorescent light. The handpiece includes a source of electromagnetic radiation and a nonlinear waveguide. The nonlinear waveguide is adjacent the source, receives electromagnetic radiation from the source, and delivers the electromagnetic radiation to the biological tissue. The handpiece also includes a system for circulating a fluorescent substance through the nonlinear waveguide. The fluorescent substance is capable of modulating at least one property of the electromagnetic radiation. | 05-24-2012 |
20120143289 | POWER SUPPLY FOR LIGHT-BASED DERMATOLOGIC TREATMENT DEVICE - Switching power supplies made in accordance with the disclosed technology drive flash lamps of dermatologic treatment devices to emit a sequence of relatively small light pulses that are aligned with particular locations within the waveform of the AC line source. Such power supplies not only enable sufficient light energy in aggregate to therapeutically heat target chromophores in a skin region without causing undesired damage to surrounding tissue, but also provide the added benefit that the corresponding electrical energy need not be substantially drawn from any charged capacitor. The disclosed power supply further compensates for performance degradation of the flash lamps during their usable life, by modifying its operation based on predetermined values that are indicative of flash lamp aging/efficiency characteristics. The flash lamps and their associated stored values are preferably incorporated into a replaceable cartridge that facilitates user maintenance of the dermatologic treatment device. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143290 | POWER SUPPLY FOR LIGHT-BASED DERMATOLOGIC TREATMENT DEVICE - Switching power supplies made in accordance with the disclosed technology drive flash lamps of dermatologic treatment devices to emit a sequence of relatively small light pulses that are aligned with particular locations within the waveform of the AC line source. Such power supplies not only enable sufficient light energy in aggregate to therapeutically heat target chromophores in a skin region without causing undesired damage to surrounding tissue, but also provide the added benefit that the corresponding electrical energy need not be substantially drawn from any charged capacitor. The disclosed power supply further compensates for performance degradation of the flash lamps during their usable life, by modifying its operation based on predetermined values that are indicative of flash lamp aging/efficiency characteristics. The flash lamps and their associated stored values are preferably incorporated into a replaceable cartridge that facilitates user maintenance of the dermatologic treatment device. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143291 | POWER SUPPLY FOR LIGHT-BASED DERMATOLOGIC TREATMENT DEVICE - Switching power supplies made in accordance with the disclosed technology drive flash lamps of dermatologic treatment devices to emit a sequence of relatively small light pulses that are aligned with particular locations within the waveform of the AC line source. Such power supplies not only enable sufficient light energy in aggregate to therapeutically heat target chromophores in a skin region without causing undesired damage to surrounding tissue, but also provide the added benefit that the corresponding electrical energy need not be substantially drawn from any charged capacitor. The disclosed power supply further compensates for performance degradation of the flash lamps during their usable life, by modifying its operation based on predetermined values that are indicative of flash lamp aging/efficiency characteristics. The flash lamps and their associated stored values are preferably incorporated into a replaceable cartridge that facilitates user maintenance of the dermatologic treatment device. | 06-07-2012 |
20120150264 | SKIN RADIATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A skin radiation apparatus comprises: —a photon radiation unit ( | 06-14-2012 |
20120165904 | OPTOGENETIC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - Disclosed herein are systems and methods involving the use of magnetic resonance imaging and optogenetic neural stimulation. Aspects of the disclosure include modifying a target neural cell population in a first region of a brain to express light-responsive molecules. Using a light pulse, the light-responsive molecules in the target neural cell population are stimulated. Multiple regions of the brain are scanned via magnetic resonance imaging. The scans allow for observation of a neural reaction in response to the stimulation in at least one of the multiple regions of the brain. | 06-28-2012 |
20120165905 | OPHTHALMOSCOPE INCLUDING THERAPY BEAM TARGETING - An ophthalmoscope comprising includes a display, a therapy beam source, and a drive unit. The display is configured to display a live image of a patient's eye. The therapy beam source is configured to apply therapy beam pulses onto the eye. The drive unit is configured to superimpose onto the live image of the eye target positions intended for the application of therapy beam pulses. | 06-28-2012 |
20120165906 | OPHTHALMOSCOPE INCLUDING VIRTUAL POSITION PATTERNING FOR THERAPY BEAM APPLICATION - An ophthalmoscope includes a display, a therapy beam source, and a drive unit. The display is configured to display a live image of a patient's eye. The therapy beam source is configured to apply therapy beam pulses onto the eye. The drive unit is configured to superimpose onto the live image of the eye a virtual pattern of positions intended for the application of therapy beam pulses. | 06-28-2012 |
20120172949 | SKIN RADIATION APPARATUS - A skin radiation apparatus ( | 07-05-2012 |
20120172950 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING CONSTANT CURRENT PULSE WAVE, MEDICAL OPERATION METHOD USING SAME, AND LIGHT GENERATING APPARATUS - Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for generating a constant current pulse wave, a medical operation method using the same, and a light generating apparatus. The apparatus for generating a constant current pulse wave comprises: a charge unit receiving a current and charging electric charges; a converter unit applying a constant voltage to a flash lamp during a first reference time and applying a constant current to the flash lamp during a second reference time by using the electric charges charged in the charge unit; and a controller operating in a constant voltage control mode to transmit a constant voltage control signal for controlling the converter unit to output the constant voltage, to the converter unit during the first reference time and operating in a constant current control mode to transmit a constant current control signal for controlling the converter unit to output the constant current, to the converter unit during the second reference time. Accordingly, a stable pulse wave of the constant current can be applied to the flash lamp. | 07-05-2012 |
20120209357 | PORTABLE SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE USING LIGHT AND HEAT AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A method of controlling an operation of a portable skin treatment device, the method including: if a control button of the treatment device is pressed, heating a heater to prepare heating of a tip of the treatment device in a predetermined temperature range; and if heating of the tip is completed, turning on a light source disposed inside a housing of the treatment device and performing light irradiation treatment of irradiating light onto the skin through the tip together with heat. By using the method of controlling the operation of the portable skin treatment device by applying heat to the skin area of a disease of sebaceous glands such as acne etc. or itch and by irradiating light onto the skin area, treatment effects can be improved, and the fact that a user is getting treatment can be more realistically recognized. | 08-16-2012 |
20120209358 | COLOR ADAPTIVE THERAPEUTIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for influencing a state of a user includes a light source for emitting light influencing the state of the user. A light controller selectively controls the emission of the light including at least one of: (1) the spectrum of the light; (2) the duration of the light; (3) the distribution of the light; (4) the intensity of the light; and (5) the timing of the light. An analysis engine provides a signal to the light controller indicating a desired emission of the light, wherein the system selectively reflects a substantial portion of the emission of blue light from the light source of which a substantial portion is re-emitted as light different than blue light. | 08-16-2012 |
20120215290 | LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE - A light therapy device includes a number of light emitting elements, a detection module, a determination module, and a control module. The detection module is configured to detect a body parameter of a human body. The determination module is in communication with the detection module and configured to receive the body parameter and output a fatigue level corresponding to the body parameter. The control module is in communication with the determination module and the light emitting elements. The control module is configured to receive the fatigue level and control the light emitting elements to emit lights with an irradiation intensity for a preset period of time in response to receiving the fatigue level. The irradiation intensity and the preset period of time have a predetermined relationship with the fatigue level. | 08-23-2012 |
20120245660 | LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE - A light therapy device is taught including a light emitting assembly having light emitting diodes (LEDs) as a light source. The light emitting assembly capable of generating 2,500 lux to 7,500 lux at 12 inches. | 09-27-2012 |
20120253431 | HEMISPATIAL NEGLECT TREATMENT CLIPBOARD - A hemispatial neglect clipboard, the clipboard comprising: a board, the board comprising a front-side, and a back-side, a right edge and a left edge; a clip attached to generally the top of the board; at least one light located near either the right edge or left edge of the board; an on/off switch located on the front-side of the board; a power supply in signal communication with the on/off switch and the at least one light. | 10-04-2012 |
20120253432 | LIGHT TREATMENT SYSTEM - The invention relates to a light treatment system ( | 10-04-2012 |
20120265275 | OSCILLATING PHOTO LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE - An oscillating photo light therapy device includes a base and a light emitting unit pivotally mounted to the base. The light emitting unit is provided with at least one light emitting source. A movement imparting mechanism is provided for displacing the light emitting unit relative to the base along an oscillating motion, wherein the light source emits at different angles towards the user's body. | 10-18-2012 |
20120271384 | Device for Preventing or Ameliorating Seasonal Affective Disorder - An array of blue-emitting LEDs centered at about 460 nm, with a gaussian distribution of plus-or-minus 20 nm. are housed in an elongated housing and powered from a standard USB cable or equivalent DC power source. The user can select between a higher and lower intensity. The blue wavelengths in this range are very effective for cirtopic receptors of the eye, with little impact upon visual receptors (i.e., rod cells and cone cells). This allows optimal therapeutic effect with minimal visual side effects. | 10-25-2012 |
20120296401 | Microprocessor Controlled Medical Laser Device - A microprocessor controlled medical laser device that has a precise laser beam alignment system indicated by a series of sequentially color changing LEDS. The power management system adjusts the LED'S power input so as maximize battery life, increasing it by up to six times. It's alignment is enabled by a triaxial accelerometer that may be accurately calibrated horizontally or to a plethora of angles relative to the horizontal axis. It is shock resistant and times out to turn the laser off after a predetermined time. | 11-22-2012 |
20120303099 | PROGRAMMABLE CIRCADIAN RHYTHM ADJUSTMENT - A computer implemented method and apparatus can create an exposure regimen for a user. The regimen can be used to instruct an exposure device to expose the user to light at a wavelength, duration, and intensity, and over one or more days, which is sufficient to alter the user's circadian rhythm. The user may provide one or more preferences which allow the technology to create the exposure regimen sufficient to alter the user's circadian rhythm. | 11-29-2012 |
20120303100 | Phototherapy Apparatus with Built-In Pressure Sensor - An improved phototherapy apparatus for preventing and treating pressure ulcer and other abnormal skin conditions. The phototherapy apparatus comprises a flexible pad which can be built into or placed on top of a bed. A plurality of light emitting diode (LED) or laser light sources and a plurality of pressure sensors are embedded in the flexible pad. Each pressure sensor is associated with one LED or laser light source for monitoring the pressure endured by a specific body area of the patient. When a pressure above certain level is observed, the corresponding LED or laser light source is turned on to provide phototherapy treatment to the pressured area for preventing and treating pressure ulcer and other abnormal skin conditions. | 11-29-2012 |
20120303101 | CONTINUOUS LOW IRRADIANCE PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - A system for photodynamic therapy is provided that includes a light delivery device that delivers the illumination necessary to perform photodynamic therapy. The light delivery device includes one or more etched fibers arranged to illuminate a selective region of a body for photodynamic therapy. An illumination device is coupled to the light delivery device to provide the necessary illumination to the light delivery device. | 11-29-2012 |
20120316623 | PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE - Disclosed is a phototherapy device which can irradiate an affected part, which is to be irradiated with light, with light selectively and intensively and can prevent eyes to undergo the direct irradiation with intense light emitted from a light source. Specifically disclosed is a phototherapy device comprising: a light guide member which has a contact surface that contacts with an affected part and an opposed surface that faces the contact surface and which serves as a light guide path; and a first light source which can emit light having the main wavelength that depends on the wavelength range of infrared ray to the light guide path. In the phototherapy device, a material constituting the light guide member has a refractive index identical to or higher than the refractive index of a biological tissue. | 12-13-2012 |
20120323295 | SCANNING MECHANISM AND TREATMENT METHOD FOR LLLT OR OTHER LIGHT SOURCE THERAPY - A scanning mechanism to scan a light source, such as a low-level laser, to create a desirable energy distribution on a treatment area. The light source may include multiple light beam generators, each having a different wavelength and each having a different energy distribution. The scanning mechanism can be programmable to scan in different patterns in accordance with a desired treatment. | 12-20-2012 |
20120330386 | SUBSTRATE PATTERNING - There is herein described light emitting apparatus. More particularly, there is herein described light emitting apparatus capable of adapting and/or conforming to a non-planar surface on a patient's body. | 12-27-2012 |
20120330387 | CONTROL DEVICE, WEARABLE DEVICE AND LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR LIGHT THERAPY PURPOSES - The control device ( | 12-27-2012 |
20130041434 | PAD FOR THERMOTHERAPHY - A pad for thermotherapy includes: a stretchable and flexible substrate; an electrode pattern positioned over the stretchable and flexible substrate, and including a plurality of light source electrodes and a linear electrode connecting the light source electrodes; light sources positioned over the electrode pattern; and a power supply unit for supplying power to the light source, wherein the linear electrode is formed longer than intervals between neighboring light source electrodes and separated from the substrate. | 02-14-2013 |
20130053929 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LIGHT THERAPY TO A SUBJECT USING TWO OR MORE WAVELENGTH BANDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - Light therapy is provided to a subject through a sleep mask. The sleep mask is configured to deliver electromagnetic radiation to the closed eyelids of the subject within two separate wavelength bands. The first wavelength band is therapeutically impactful in adjusting the sleep cycle of the subject. The second wavelength band preconditions the subject for delivery of the electro-magnetic radiation in the first wavelength band, maintains the apparent brightness of the electromagnetic radiation throughout therapy, enables cooling within the sleep mask, enhances the power efficiency of the sleep mask, and/or provides other benefits. The first wavelength band and the second wavelength band are selected based on attenuation of electromagnetic radiation by the eyelid of the subject. | 02-28-2013 |
20130066404 | Light therapy platform system - Phototherapy systems comprising a therapeutic lamp platform for radiant lamps such as LEDs disposed in an assembly comprising a first wall to which the lamps are affixed thereto and a second wall, closer to the patient, spaced from the first wall wherein the lamps are recessed relative thereto. The second wall comprises a reflective surface facing towards a patient and a plurality of light apertures substantially aligned with the LEDs on the first wall for communicating lamp radiation from the lamps to a user. The lamps and associated circuitry are disposed between the first and second wall so that the reflective surface is relatively smooth and seamless towards the patient. The walls have a malleable rigidity for flexible adjustability relative to the user. The device is mounted to the user with a frame comprising an eyeglass frame or goggles including lenses for shielding the user's eyes from lamp radiation. | 03-14-2013 |
20130096657 | PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE - The present invention relates to a phototherapy device, which is driven by a power supply and includes: a housing, having a top portion, a bottom portion and a handheld portion, where the top portion has a light outlet, the handheld portion connects the top portion and the bottom portion, and the handheld portion has at least one protruding part; a light-transmitting plate, which covers the light outlet; a light-blocking part, formed into a protruding rim along the circumferential direction of the light outlet; an LED module, disposed in the housing and corresponding to the light outlet; and a control module, electrically connected to the power supply and the LED module. Accordingly, the phototherapy device according to the present invention is suitable for handheld use. | 04-18-2013 |
20130103123 | Light-Emitting Devices for Wound Healing - Methods and devices related to wound healing using phototherapy are described. Some embodiments provide an organic light-emitting diode device, such as a light-emitting device for phototherapy, comprising Ring System 1, Ring System 2, Ring System 3, Ring System 4 or Ring System 5. | 04-25-2013 |
20130131762 | Phototherapy Method and Device - A method of biostimulating phototherapy is provided. The method comprises illuminating a subject's body portion ( | 05-23-2013 |
20130144364 | FLEXIBLE LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE, A PLASTER AND A BANDAGE - A flexible light therapy device, a bandage and a plaster for providing a therapeutic effect to a treatment target area ( | 06-06-2013 |
20130172961 | Flash lamp method for treating onychomycosis - A rechargeable battery operated hand-held light emitting device that will treat the symptoms of common onychomycosis. The device preferably is operated utilizing a flash lamp of as the source of energy, a reflector and special window filter limiting the wavelength output to the narrow band range of 900-1100 nm. This will optimize the absorption of light energy in the nail bed, and thus increase the temperature of the nail bed to a efficacious level, by and while transmitting the optical light energy through the nail. The targeted tissue is located below the nail and is heated by a series of flashes in a sequential release of energy. A disposable treatment tip can be attached to the hand-held device to ensure safety in form of tissue contact and providing user safety. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172962 | OPTICAL PROBE LED CHIP MODULE FOR BIOSTIMULATION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A probe-type light-emitting diode (LED) chip module for biostimulation includes: an LED chip, a substrate supporting the LED chip, an optical waveguide collecting light emitted from the LED chip; and an insulator coupling the substrate with the optical waveguide and providing insulation from outside. The optical waveguide includes: a body extending from one end facing the LED chip with a cylindrical shape; a variable layer having a diameter decreasing gradually from the other end of the body; and a probe extending from the end of the variable layer and having a diameter equivalent to that of an optical fiber. The probe-type LED chip module for biostimulation may be manufactured with a small size to have superior portability and applicability. | 07-04-2013 |
20130178919 | DISPOSABLE SKIN CARE DEVICE - There is herein described a disposable skin care device. More particularly, there is described a disposable skin care device capable of forming part of a light emitting medical apparatus. | 07-11-2013 |
20130190843 | PHOTO-STIMULATION METHOD AND DEVICE - Disclosed is a photo-stimulation method and device. The method includes the following steps: providing a light-emitting diode (LED) illuminant which is a yellow, red, or blue LED; and illuminating a subject by the LED illuminant to promote collagen synthesis, to suppress microbial growth, or to inhibit melanin synthesis, wherein the yellow LED is in an illuminance range from 1,000 to 3,500 lux, the red LED is in an illuminance range from 6,000 to 9,500 lux, and the blue LED is in an illuminance range from 3,000 to 7,000 lux. | 07-25-2013 |
20130190844 | PHOTO-STIMULATION METHOD AND DEVICE WITH LIGHT MIXTURE - Disclosed is a photo-stimulation method and device with a light mixture. The method includes the following steps: providing a light-emitting diode (LED) illuminant which is a combination of a yellow LED and a red LED; and illuminating a subject by the LED illuminant to promote collagen synthesis, to suppress microbial growth, or to inhibit melanin synthesis, wherein the yellow LED is in an illuminance range from 1,000 to 3,500 lux, the red LED is in an illuminance range from 6,000 to 9,500 lux, and the number ratio of the yellow LED to the red LED is 0.5-2:0.5-2. | 07-25-2013 |
20130190845 | Edge-Lit Apparatus and Methods for Providing Light-Based Therapy - An edge-lit device for providing light-based dermatological treatment is provided. The device may include a panel having internally reflective properties for reflecting light, the panel defining a front surface, a rear surface, a perimeter, and one or more edges extending along one or more portions of the perimeter. A rear reflector may be disposed adjacent the rear surface. The device may include one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) positioned along at least one of the panel edges and configured to emit light into the panel such that at least a portion of the LED-emitted light reflects off the rear reflector and projects out of the panel through the panel front surface. The wavelength of the LED-emitted light may be suitable for dermatological treatment, such that LED-emitted light projecting out through the front surface of the panel may be useful for providing dermatological treatment to a user. | 07-25-2013 |
20130218240 | COLOR ADAPTIVE THERAPEUTIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for influencing a state of a user includes a light source for emitting light influencing the state of the user. The system includes a light controller selectively controlling the emission of the light and an analysis engine which provides a signal to the light controller indicating a desired emission of the light. The system selectively directs blue light from the light source onto a material that retransmits it as a light different than blue light. | 08-22-2013 |
20130226270 | BIOTRANSDUCER FOR TREATING MACULAR DEGENERATION AND OTHER CONDITIONS AND RELATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system includes a resonant circuit having an inductor coupled to a piezoelectric oscillator. The system also includes one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) configured to generate illumination based on an output of the resonant circuit. The system further includes a frequency generator configured to frequency modulate the output of the resonant circuit. In addition, the system includes a power supply configured to provide a voltage to the resonant circuit and activate a piezoelectric effect in the piezoelectric oscillator. The piezoelectric oscillator may include a piezoelectric material that is configured to undergo electrical distortion in response to an applied voltage from the power supply. The frequency generator can be configured to alter a capacitance and/or an inductance of the resonant circuit. The illumination can be applied to the retina or other tissue of a body to adjust a pH of cells in the tissue. | 08-29-2013 |
20130231722 | FLUORESCENT HANDPIECE - A handpiece can treat biological tissue using electromagnetic radiation, which can be substantially fluorescent light. The handpiece includes a source of electromagnetic radiation and a waveguide. The waveguide is adjacent the source, receives electromagnetic radiation from the source, and delivers the electromagnetic radiation to the biological tissue. The handpiece also includes a system for circulating a fluorescent substance through the waveguide. The fluorescent substance is capable of modulating at least one property of the electromagnetic radiation. | 09-05-2013 |
20130238060 | Phototherapy Device and Methods Thereof - A system for generating light flux including a lamp. The lamp having a plurality of light sources for illuminating an area. The light sources include a plurality of light-generating mechanisms at least one of which is different from the remainder. At least one of the light-generating mechanisms includes at least one of a fluorescent light source or an LED light source and at least one of the plurality of light sources having a different color temperature output than another one of the plurality of light sources. A light source controller electrically coupled with the light sources and electrically coupled to a biological spectrum setting to control the color temperature output of the light sources by applying a percentage allocation of each of the light sources. A switch electrically coupled between the lamp and a power supply and arranged to control supply of power to the lamp. | 09-12-2013 |
20130253619 | SPECTACLES FOR LIGHT THERAPY - The present invention provides for eyeglasses to deliver light therapy to the wearer. The eyeglass lenses or frames feature an embedded light source in logical and electrical communication with power, sensors, processors, and other components contained within the eyeglasses. | 09-26-2013 |
20130274839 | Shapeable Light Therapy and Method - Methods, devices and systems for delivering light therapy to human or non-human animal subjects. Included are shapeable light therapy devices which are formable into different shapes suitable for delivery of therapeutic light to different regions of the subject's body and will retain the desired shape without a need for the use of a strap or other shape-retaining apparatus. Also included are light therapy devices that, in at least some modes of operation, deliver light that is not visible to the human eye and which include indicator(s) to indicate to a user and/or to the subject being treated when non-visible light is actually being emitted. | 10-17-2013 |
20130289673 | LED THERAPEUTIC APPARATUS HAVING THERMAL RADIATING FUNCTION - An LED therapeutic apparatus is disclosed, which includes a body portion formed of a light-weight resin material into a rectangular housing; a printed circuit board including a plurality of LEDs having different emission colors mounted linearly in a plurality of rows at required intervals; a thermal radiating plate provided with a plurality of thermal radiating studs formed of a light-weight thermally conductive material; and a transparent plate mounted on an opening surface of the body portion. The thermal radiating plate is mounted in tight contact in the body portion, and the printed circuit board is mounted in tight contact with the heat radiating studs. The heat generated by the LEDs is radiated from the surface of the body portion via the thermal radiating plate from the thermal radiating studs. The LEDs may be maintained to a junction allowable temperature or lower, and the long life span without noise is achieved. | 10-31-2013 |
20130310905 | Personal Tuner with Biosensor and Bioscanner - Portable therapeutic treatment devices and methods with a triangular arrangement of crystals in an induction coil with an external wrapped coil for sensing effected area body part emissions. A biosensor/bioscanner sensor can be used as an indicator to find an effected body part needing treatment and determine when treatment has been effective. The device can be passed over a body until a RED LED light indicates an effected part needing treatment. Treatment can occur with approximately 8 Hz emissions, and the sensor will indicate when the effected area has reached a treated state of approximately 8 Hz by lighting a GREEN LED light. Treatment can occur within approximately 2 minutes. A variety of ailments can be treated such as but not limited to inflammations, nerve problems, joint-pain, muscle-pain, gall bladder problems, and the like. | 11-21-2013 |
20130338736 | Antimicrobial Layer For Optical Output Window - Light-source treatment devices such as dermatological or cosmetic devices include a skin contacting surface layer that is antimicrobial. The antimicrobial skin contacting surface layer enhances the cleanliness of the device and helps reduce infection and contamination risks associated with use of the devices, particularly where the treatment of multiple individuals occurs. The antimicrobial layer may be titanium dioxide. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338737 | LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE - A light treatment device including an outer housing, a light emitting assembly in the housing and operable to emit light through an opening in the housing, the light emitting assembly including a plurality of LEDs capable of generating light of less than 2,500 lux at 12 inches. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338738 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COGNITIVE ENHANCEMENT OF A USER - The present invention relates to a device ( | 12-19-2013 |
20140005756 | Radiation-Based Dermatological Devices and Methods | 01-02-2014 |
20140018886 | LIQUID CONTAINING FILTER AND HAND HELD HEAT LIGHT - A liquid-containing heat filter for use with a high-intensity light, said liquid-containing heat filter comprising a substantially hollow reservoir for receiving heat-filtering liquid therein, the reservoir comprising a first optically transparent member, a second optically transparent member, and a peripheral frame for receiving and retaining said first optically transparent member and said second optically transparent member, heat-filtering liquid disposed in said substantially hollow reservoir, and a first resiliently deformable member interposed in trapped relation between the first optically transparent member and a first portion of said peripheral frame, wherein, in use, when the heat-filtering liquid in the reservoir raises in temperature due to the heating effect of the high-intensity light, the first resiliently deformable member is compressed to thereby allow the outward movement of the first optically transparent member due to expansion of the heat-filtering liquid. | 01-16-2014 |
20140031906 | PORTABLE PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE - Disclosed is a portable phototherapy device capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength and intensity sufficient to obtain a desired phototherapeutic effect to a subject, without being in direct physical contact with said subject. The device is portable, capable of being flattened, folded, rolled, compressed, or otherwise collapsed, to a size smaller than that of its operating size. The device may be of any size or shape, and may optionally comprise a frame support. The device may be powered by a variety of sources, including one or more batteries. The device may be configured to deliver electromagnetic radiation sufficient to obtain one or more of a variety of desired phototherapeutic effects. | 01-30-2014 |
20140052222 | Light Therapy Device and Method for Use - A light therapy device and method of treatment are disclosed. The light therapy device includes a housing, a light source, a power source, a vial, and a vial holder. LED light will shine through the vial containing an aqueous solution where the light will acquire the signature of the aqueous fluid. A method for the treatment of an ailment where LED light is transmitted through a solution and transmitted to a target source. | 02-20-2014 |
20140067024 | DUAL PANEL PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY LAMP - A photodynamic therapy lamp includes two lamp modules comprising an array of LEDs. Each of the lamp modules is movable between a first position in which an angle between the lamp modules is from 157 degrees to 180 degrees, and a second position in which the angle between the lamp modules is from 50 degrees to 70 degrees. | 03-06-2014 |
20140081359 | ENHANCED LIGHT BASED LIPOPLASTY - A light applicator configured for contacting a portion of a subject's body surface and applying light irradiation thereto for lipolysis of target tissue underlying the subject's body surface is provided. The light applicator includes: a substrate; a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged on the substrate. A beam divergence of each of the plurality of LEDs is in the range of 50 to 70 steradian. The plurality of LEDs is arranged such that their emitted light beams overlap during transmission to a target tissue underlying the subject's body surface. | 03-20-2014 |
20140088668 | COLOR LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE - Provided is a color light therapy device. The color light therapy device includes: a body that is used by being attached to a color light therapy portion of a human body by using a double-sided adhesive tape, a hydrogel pad, or an air suction plate, and includes a printed circuit board (PCB) that supplies driving power to a light source that emits color light in a given wavelength range to perform color light therapy on the human body; and a power jack that is connected to the PCB of the body through an electric wire. Since a user may use the color light therapy device by connecting the power jack to a mobile phone, a PC, a laptop, a tablet PC, a smartphone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a vehicle, or a socket at home while carrying the color light therapy device, anyone may conveniently use the color light therapy device to perform color light therapy on the human body without exchanging or charging a battery. | 03-27-2014 |
20140107737 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INHIBITING MELATONIN SYNTHESIS IN A HORSE - An apparatus for inhibiting melatonin synthesis in a horse comprises a blinker having an internal surface of which at least a part is diffusing. A source of light is positioned for direction into the horse's eye by the diffusing-surface. The light source and diffusing surface are configured such that the light directed into the horse's eye is blue. | 04-17-2014 |
20140121731 | LIGHT THERAPY METHODS - An extra-oral light therapy device comprises a support that registers against features of a patient's head. A light source is mounted to the support. The light source may comprise an array of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”). A controller controls the extra-oral light therapy device. The support may comprise a tray fitted to the patient's teeth or a head-set fitted to the patient's ears and the bridge of the patient's nose. An external light therapy device has a thin, molded substrate, at least one array of light emitters mounted onto the thin, molded substrate, an attaching means for removably attaching the device to an area of treatment, and a controller for controlling the external light therapy device. Methods for supporting light sources adjacent desired treatment locations and for treating jaw bone disorders and jaw osteonecrosis and biostimulating bone and soft tissue are also disclosed. | 05-01-2014 |
20140128942 | DEVICE FOR LIGHT THERAPY WITH IMPROVED WEARING COMFORT - A light-emitting device is disclosed. The light-emitting device comprises a plurality of light-emitting elements or light sources and a flexible pad for position and conforming the light-emitting device to a portion of the body, wherein the flexible pad further comprises a three-dimensional structure having a plurality of protrusions for contacting the skin when the light-emitting device is applied to the skin, a plurality of recesses for creating a clearance between the skin and the flexible pad when the light-emitting device is applied to the skin, and a plurality of apertures for engaging with the plurality of light-emitting elements. | 05-08-2014 |
20140135874 | DEVICE FOR WOUND TREATMENT THROUGH PHOTOBIOMODULATION - A bandage, band-aid, patch, or similar covering with a plurality of LEDs or pico-LEDs arranged on the interior of the device in proximity to the skin of the user when applied. The device may be of any size or shape, including an oval, rectangle, square, or typical “band-aid.” Power is supplied by one or more batteries or other power source, which may include solar power or a power source powered by contact with the skin of the user. The battery may be a flexible thin film battery. Hydrogel may be used for cooling and moisturizing, which promotes cellular and vascular recovery, and also may serve as an adhesive. | 05-15-2014 |
20140135875 | APPARATUS FOR RELAXING SMOOTH MUSCLES OF HUMAN BODY - An apparatus for relaxing smooth muscles of a human body, capable of directly radiating light having a predetermined wavelength range for inducing relaxation of the smooth muscles onto acupuncture points related to an organ consisting of smooth muscles via an electrode probe. The apparatus includes a controller body to determine whether a light radiation mode is selected and an operation is started through a direct manipulation using a switch, and output an LED driving signal to an electrode probe connection terminal; and wired and wireless electrode probes to be attached to/detached from the terminal to be electrically connected to/disconnected from the controller body, and to be driven by the driving signal to emit light having a predetermined wavelength range which increases concentration of a material for relaxing the muscles. Accordingly, the apparatus promotes blood and lymph circulation in an organ consisting of smooth muscles by relaxing those muscles. | 05-15-2014 |
20140142665 | ENHANCED LIGHT BASED LIPOPLASTY - A light applicator configured for contacting a portion of a subject's body surface and applying light irradiation thereto for lipolysis of target tissue underlying the subject's body surface is provided. The light applicator includes: a substrate; a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged on the substrate. A beam divergence of each of the plurality of LEDs is in the range of 50 to 70 steridian. The plurality of LEDs is arranged such that their emitted light beams overlap during transmission to a target tissue underlying the subject's body surface. | 05-22-2014 |
20140148879 | LIGHT AND BIOELECTRIC THERAPY PAD - A light and bioelectric therapy pad that delivers light and bioelectric stimulation to adjacent tissue. The therapy pad includes an electrical tracing circuit containing elongated, parallel and spaced-apart approximate linear tracings (ALT) that provide current flow in opposite directions along the ALT during alternating positive and negative drive cycles of an alternating current (AC) supply. The ALT includes first and second header tracings wired to a row of light emitting diodes (LEDs), with the anodes of a first group of LEDs wired to the first header tracing, and the anodes of the remaining LEDs wired to the second header tracing. The ALTs are wired into the circuit with current flowing to the first header tracing at one end of the row of LEDs, and to the second header tracing at the opposite end, so that adjacent ALT provide current flow in opposite directions during both positive and negative drive cycles. | 05-29-2014 |
20140163650 | FLUORESCENT HANDPIECE - A handpiece can treat biological tissue using electromagnetic radiation, which can be substantially fluorescent light. The handpiece includes a source of electromagnetic radiation and a waveguide. The waveguide is adjacent the source, receives electromagnetic radiation from the source, and delivers the electromagnetic radiation to the biological tissue. The handpiece also includes a system for moving a fluorescent substance through the waveguide. The fluorescent substance includes a fluid base and a fluorescing agent and is capable of modulating at least one property of the electromagnetic radiation. A method is described for removing the fluorescing agent from the fluorescing substance and replacing it with a second, different fluorescing agent. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163651 | Cosmetic Compositions With Near Infra-Red (NIR) Light - Emitting Material And Methods Therefor - Cosmetic or dermatological compositions and substrates, containing a NIR light-emitting material, and methods for stimulating healing and/or regenerative properties in the skin, hair and/or scalp are provided. | 06-12-2014 |
20140194956 | FLUORESCENT HANDPIECE - A handpiece can treat biological tissue using electromagnetic radiation, which can be substantially fluorescent light. The handpiece includes a source of electromagnetic radiation and a waveguide. The waveguide is adjacent the source, receives electromagnetic radiation from the source, and delivers the electromagnetic radiation to the biological tissue. The handpiece also includes a system for circulating a fluorescent substance through the waveguide. The fluorescent substance is capable of modulating at least one property of the electromagnetic radiation. | 07-10-2014 |
20140222118 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE-BASED SKIN COSMETIC DEVICE - A light emitting diode-based skin cosmetic device includes a first light emitting panel, a second light emitting panel, a first narrow band filter, a second narrow band filter and an optical window. The first light emitting panel is connected with the second light emitting panel at one side and an angle is formed between the first light emitting panel and the second light emitting panel. Two sides of the optical windows are connected with the first light emitting panel and the second light emitting panel together to form a triangle structure and the angle is faced toward the optical windows. The first and second narrow band filter is disposed on one surface of the first light to emitting panel and one surface of the second light emitting panel respectively. | 08-07-2014 |
20140222119 | LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE - A light therapy device is taught including a light emitting assembly having light emitting diodes (LEDs) as a light source. The light emitting assembly capable of generating 2,500 lux to 7,500 lux at 12 inches. | 08-07-2014 |
20140236268 | FAR INFRARED BODY STRAP THAT SOOTHES PAIN - The present invention is formed by a body strap, far infrared releasers that can be increased or decreased, electricity connectors and a controller. The far infrared releasers on the body strap are connected serially for use by the electricity connectors. Connection assemblies are then disposed at body parts where pain needs to be soothed and then snapped together after positions of the connection assemblies have been adjusted properly in order to facilitate soothing pain to body parts, vitalizes blood circulation and activates cells. In addition, the far infrared releasers can be increased, decreased or replaced on demand. | 08-21-2014 |
20140243936 | BEAM THERAPY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - The present invention relates to a beam therapy apparatus comprising: a main body; a beam generating unit accommodated in an interior of the main body to generate a therapy beam for treating lesions in a patient; a beam delivery unit accommodated in the interior of the main body to guide the beam generated by the beam generating unit from the main body to the lesions in the patient; a pattern forming unit which corresponds to the lesion area in the patient and forms a pattern constituted by a plurality of divided cells to which the therapy beam from the beam delivery unit is radiated; and a control unit which controls an operation of the beam delivery unit such that the therapy beam may be radiated sequentially or at random to the cells based on the shape of the pattern formed by the pattern forming unit. | 08-28-2014 |
20140249607 | FAT REDUCING DEVICE AND METHOD UTILIZING OPTICAL EMITTERS - A fat reducing device and method utilizing optical emitters includes an array housing a plurality of optical emitters which are positioned to produce an optical output directed to a recipient, and a controller for instructing an operation of the array. The optical output being generated by a plurality of LED's cumulatively producing red light at approximately 635 nm, and at approximately 40,000 Lux, measurable at the array. | 09-04-2014 |
20140257439 | ADJUSTABLE THERAPEUTIC LIGHTS - A light therapy process wherein a patient chooses a filter to adjust a comfort level of the light used for the therapy. | 09-11-2014 |
20140277296 | INCORPORATING AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE INTO A NEURAL INTERFACE - An optical waveguide integrated into a multielectrode array (MEA) neural interface includes a device body, at least one electrode in the device body, at least one electrically conducting lead coupled to the at least one electrode, at least one optical channel in the device body, and waveguide material in the at least one optical channel. The fabrication of a neural interface device includes the steps of providing a device body, providing at least one electrode in the device body, providing at least one electrically conducting lead coupled to the at least one electrode, providing at least one optical channel in the device body, and providing a waveguide material in the at least one optical channel. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277297 | Quantum Dot Light-Emitting Diodes for Phototherapy - Disclosed herein are articles for use in phototherapy utilizing quantum dots (QDs). One embodiment is a medical dressing having an occlusive layer and translucent layer. Quantum dot light-emitting diode chips are configured within the occlusive layer to provide light of a specific wavelength for use in phototherapy. Another embodiment is a medical dressing having an occlusive layer and translucent layer, wherein quantum dot material is embedded or impregnated within one or both layers. | 09-18-2014 |
20140309717 | FLUORESCENT HANDPIECE - A handpiece can treat biological tissue using electromagnetic radiation, which can be substantially fluorescent light. The handpiece includes a source of electromagnetic radiation and a waveguide. The waveguide is adjacent the source, receives electromagnetic radiation from the source, and delivers the electromagnetic radiation to the biological tissue. The handpiece also includes a system for moving a fluorescent substance through the waveguide. The fluorescent substance includes a fluid base and a fluorescing agent and is capable of modulating at least one property of the electromagnetic radiation. A method is described for removing the fluorescing agent from the fluorescing substance and replacing it with a second, different fluorescing agent. | 10-16-2014 |
20140324136 | Therapeutic LED System for a Hot Tub - A housing containing individual light therapy Light Emitting Diode bulbs that can be adjusted to illuminate up to nine different modes of different colors and different levels of nanometers designed to aid in specific medical conditions and assist in maintaining healthy skin. It is designed to be installed in tanning beds and hot tub products at angles directly aimed at the facial region. | 10-30-2014 |
20140330352 | APPARATUS FOR RETINA PHOTOTHERAPY - A retina phototherapy system having a substantially horizontal working surface with an adjustable, ergonomic headrest assembly. A retina phototherapy device is adjustably disposed on the working surface and generally includes laser optics, a camera, a flat screen monitor, and a control joystick. The laser optics are oriented generally in the direction of the headrest assembly and are configurable so as to focus on a retina of a person using the headrest assembly. The camera is generally coaxially disposed with the laser optics and connected to the monitor so as to project an image of the retina treatment area. The control joystick is configured to micro-adjust a position of the retina phototherapy device in relation to the working surface. | 11-06-2014 |
20140350644 | OSCILLATING PHOTO LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE - An oscillating photo light therapy device includes a base and a light emitting unit pivotally mounted to the base. The light emitting unit is provided with at least one light emitting source. A movement imparting mechanism is provided for displacing the light emitting unit relative to the base along an oscillating motion, wherein the light source emits at different angles towards the user's body. | 11-27-2014 |
20140379054 | APPARATUS FOR PHOTOTHERAPY OF THE EYE - A device and method for applying light to the cornea of the eye as, for example, to promote crosslinking of collagen in the cornea for vision correction. The device may include a structure having form and size similar to a conventional contact lens. The structure may include an optically dispersive element such as a mass of an optically dispersive material that may be contained in a cavity of a reflective element. Light applied to the dispersive mass as, for example, by an optical fiber connected to the structure is dispersed in the structure and passes into the cornea. The patient may blink or close the eye during the procedure, which increases patient comfort and aids in maintaining hydration of the cornea. | 12-25-2014 |
20150032191 | DEVICE FOR LIGHT BASED SKIN TREATMENT | 01-29-2015 |
20150039060 | WEARABLE AND BREATHABLE PHOTO THERAPY PATCH - A radiation device ( | 02-05-2015 |
20150039061 | DISPLAY APPARATUS PROVIDING LIGHT THERAPY - A display apparatus providing light therapy includes a display panel configured to display an image to a display region based on input image data, and a lens part disposed on the display panel, the lens part configured to focus the image displayed by the display panel toward a first region in a therapy mode, in which the first region is smaller than the display region, and the first region may correspond to a position of a user's face. | 02-05-2015 |
20150051671 | LIGHT APPLICATORS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to light applicators, systems comprising light applicators, and methods for their use. One aspect of the invention provides a light applicator configured for contacting a portion of a subject's body surface and controllably applying light irradiation thereto. The light applicator comprises a housing, the housing comprising a treatment plate for contacting the portion of the subject's body surface and having one or more windows. One or more light emitters are disposed inside the light applicator and projecting toward the corresponding one or more windows of the treatment plate. A heat spreader plate is disposed inside the light applicator. One or more heat conducting members thermally connect the treatment plate to the heat spreader plate. The heat spreader plate is in physical contact with the one or more light emitters, thereby creating a heat conduction path from the one or more light emitters to the heat spreader plate, and to the treatment plate via the one or more heat conducting members. | 02-19-2015 |
20150051672 | PHOTO-THERAPY METHOD USING A DISPLAY DEVICE - A photo-therapy method using a display device is provided. The photo-therapy method includes receiving a viewing time input and a photo-therapy selection input, wherein the viewing time input represents an expected viewing time of a user and the photo-therapy selection input represents a photo-therapy selected by the user. The photo-therapy method further includes calculating a period of a photo-therapy image based on the expected viewing time and a suggested treatment time of the selected photo-therapy, and displaying the photo-therapy image with the calculated period while displaying a normal image. | 02-19-2015 |
20150057725 | PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE THERMAL CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A phototherapy device includes an outlet end to be placed in contact with a person's skin, a heat exchanger, an optical structure arranged between the heat exchanger and the outlet end, and a light source arranged between the heat exchanger and the outlet end, and configured to emit light for delivery to the skin through or adjacent the optical structure. The heat exchanger may include a first heat transfer portion thermally coupled to the light source for dissipating heat from the light source, and a second heat transfer portion thermally coupled to the optical structure for dissipating heat from the optical structure. The first and second heat transfer portions of the heat exchanger may be substantially thermally isolated from each other, e.g., partially or completely physically separated from each other. | 02-26-2015 |
20150066116 | Blanket - A wellness and/or heat blanket has autonomous, optically conductive fibers which are present in a proportion of 40 g/m | 03-05-2015 |
20150088232 | IRRADIATION DEVICE WITH ERGONOMIC ADAPTATION OPTIONS - An irradiation device for irradiating of body parts of a patient is provided, with a carrier system which provides a basic framework of the irradiation device with at least one light head with a light source for the irradiation, and a control element for operating the irradiation device. The irradiation device moreover includes a separate control module that is connected with the carrier system with at least one control for controlling the at least one light head. Innovative assembly and connection arrangements aid rapid and secure positioning. | 03-26-2015 |
20150105844 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STIMULATION BY MEANS OF THERMAL STIMULI - The invention relates to a device for the stimulation of thermal receptors in the skin of a patient by means of thermal stimuli. The device comprises a plurality of noninvasive stimulation units for irradiating the skin of the patient with electromagnetic radiation, wherein thermal stimuli are produced by absorption of the electromagnetic radiation in the skin of the patient and the wavelength range of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the stimulation units can be adjusted. The device also comprises a control unit for controlling the stimulation units. | 04-16-2015 |
20150112411 | HIGH POWERED LIGHT EMITTING DIODE PHOTOBIOLOGY COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Devices with high-power light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for use in human and/or animal phototherapy applications are disclosed. The phototherapy device includes a number of select LEDs for emitting a desired range or ranges of wavelengths of high intensity light for use in treatment. Additionally, the phototherapy treatment includes one or more methods for providing a treatment appropriate to the condition desired to be treated. The phototherapy device provides a diversity of high power light settings, intensity levels, and selectable time intervals. | 04-23-2015 |
20150127072 | DEVICE FOR EMITTING LIGHT BY MEANS OF LEDS OF THE CONTINUOUS AND PULSED TYPE FOR AESTHETIC AND THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS - A device for emitting light by means of LEDs of the continuous and pulsed type for aesthetic and therapeutic treatments, of the type comprising an electric power supply circuit which is connected to a respective external control and management unit and at least one LED controlled by the circuit and oriented toward a surface that is intended to face the skin of the patient in conditions for use, the device having a platelike shape; the at least one LED being arranged on a laminar accommodation element that is arranged at a constant distance from the surface intended to face the skin of the patient in conditions for use; the electric circuit comprising at least one apparatus for adjusting the electric power supply values of the at least one LED controlled by the control and management unit in order to set the power of the light beam emitted by the at least one LED. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127073 | DEVICE FOR EXTERNAL MEDICAL TREATMENT USING LIGHT OF VARYING PULSE LENGTHS - Device for external medical treatment using light, including a light emitting element arranged to abut against or near the body of an individual and a drive device for the light emitting element, which includes light emitting diodes. The drive device controls the light emitting element to emit light of one or several wavelengths during one or several predetermined times, and to emit the light in a pulsating manner. The light emitting element includes a cover and a light emitting diode plate, supporting the light emitting diodes positioned thereon with a certain distance between two adjacent light emitting diodes. The drive device is arranged to control the light emitting element to emit pulsating light with a pulse length which lies within an interval of about 60% to 90% of the time between the respective start edge of two consecutive pulses, and to vary the length of the pulses over time. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127074 | DEVICE FOR EXTERNAL MEDICAL TREATMENT USING LIGHT WITH SEVERAL SERIES OF INCREASING PULSE FREQUENCIES - Device for external medical treatment using light, including a light emitting element arranged to abut against or near the body of an individual and a drive device for the light emitting element, which includes light emitting diodes. The drive device controls the light emitting element to emit light of one or several wavelengths during one or several predetermined times and to emit the light in a pulsating manner. The light emitting element includes a cover and a light emitting diode plate, supporting the light emitting diodes positioned thereon with a certain distance between two adjacent light emitting diodes. The device emits light in two or several series with increasing pulse frequencies F | 05-07-2015 |
20150127075 | CELLULITE AND FAT REDUCING DEVICE AND METHOD UTILIZING OPTICAL EMITTERS - A cellulite and fat reducing device and method utilizing optical emitters includes an array housing a plurality of optical emitters which are positioned to produce an optical output directed to a recipient, and a controller for instructing an operation of the array. The optical output being generated by a plurality of LED's cumulatively producing green light at approximately 529.6 nm, and at approximately 48,860 Lux, measurable at the array. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127076 | Shapeable Light Therapy Device and Method - Methods, devices and systems for delivering light therapy to human or non-human animal subjects. Included are shapeable light therapy devices which are formable into different shapes suitable for delivery of therapeutic light to different regions of the subject's body and will retain the desired shape without a need for the use of a strap or other shape-retaining apparatus. Also included are light therapy devices that, in at least some modes of operation, deliver light that is not visible to the human eye and which include indicator(s) to indicate to a user and/or to the subject being treated when non-visible light is actually being emitted. | 05-07-2015 |
20150134033 | LIGHT THERAPY PLATFORM SYSTEM - Phototherapy systems comprising a therapeutic lamp platform for radiant lamps such as LEDs disposed in an assembly comprising a first wall to which the lamps are affixed thereto and a second wall, closer to the patient, spaced from the first wall wherein the lamps are recessed relative thereto. The second wall comprises a reflective surface facing towards a patient and a plurality of light apertures substantially aligned with the LEDs on the first wall for communicating lamp radiation from the lamps to a user. The lamps and associated circuitry are disposed between the first and second wall so that the reflective surface is relatively smooth and seamless towards the patient. The walls may include an eye slot. The device is mounted to the user with a frame comprising an eyeglass frame or goggles including lenses for shielding the user's eyes from lamp radiation. | 05-14-2015 |
20150314136 | PHOTO-MEDICINE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A photo-medicine device may include a housing having: a mounting member and an application member including an aperture. An LED array having at least one LED configured to emit light through the aperture at a first wavelength and at least one LED configured to emit light through the aperture at a second wavelength may be mounted to the mounting member. The LED array may be in thermal communication with the mounting member such that the housing functions as a heat sink for the LED array. In some embodiments, the first wavelength comprises approximately 415 nm and the second wavelength comprises approximately 660 nm. In some embodiments, the housing has a heat dissipation surface area of at least three square inches per LED watt. | 11-05-2015 |
20150321023 | LIGHT THERAPY PLATFORM SYSTEM - Phototherapy systems comprising a therapeutic lamp platform for radiant lamps such as LEDs disposed in an assembly including a reflective surface facing towards a patient and a plurality of light apertures substantially aligned with the LEDs for communicating lamp radiation from the lamps to a user. The lamps and associated circuitry are disposed so that the reflective surface is relatively smooth and seamless towards the patient. The walls have a malleable rigidity for flexible adjustability relative to the user, and the device is mounted to the user with a frame. | 11-12-2015 |
20150335906 | LIGHT THERAPY PLATFORM SYSTEM - Phototherapy systems comprising a therapeutic lamp platform for radiant lamps such as LEDs disposed in an assembly including a reflective surface facing towards a patient and a plurality of light apertures substantially aligned with the LEDs for communicating lamp radiation from the lamps to a user. The lamps and associated circuitry are disposed so that the reflective surface is relatively smooth and seamless towards the patient. The walls have a malleable rigidity for flexible adjustability relative to the user, and the device is mounted to the user with a frame. | 11-26-2015 |
20150335907 | LIGHT THERAPY PLATFORM SYSTEM - Phototherapy systems comprising a therapeutic lamp platform for radiant lamps such as LEDs disposed in an assembly comprising a first wall to which the lamps are affixed thereto and a second wall, closer to the patient, spaced from the first wall wherein the lamps are recessed relative thereto. The second wall comprises a reflective surface facing towards a patient and a plurality of light apertures substantially aligned with the LEDs on the first wall for communicating lamp radiation from the lamps to a user. The lamps and associated circuitry are disposed between the first and second wall so that the reflective surface is relatively smooth and seamless towards the patient. The walls have a malleable rigidity for flexible adjustability relative to the user. The device is mounted to the user with a frame comprising an eyeglass frame or goggles including lenses for shielding the user's eyes from lamp radiation. | 11-26-2015 |
20150335908 | LIGHT THERAPY PLATFORM SYSTEM - This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/324,453, filed Jul. 7, 2014, which is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/604,012, filed Sep. 5, 2012, which claims priority to U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 61/532,140, filed Sep. 8, 2011, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. | 11-26-2015 |
20150335909 | LIGHT THERAPY PLATFORM SYSTEM - Phototherapy systems comprising a therapeutic lamp platform for radiant lamps such as LEDs disposed in an assembly including a reflective surface facing towards a patient and a plurality of light apertures substantially aligned with the LEDs for communicating lamp radiation from the lamps to a user. The lamps and associated circuitry are disposed so that the reflective surface is relatively smooth and seamless towards the patient. The walls have a malleable rigidity for flexible adjustability relative to the user, and the device is mounted to the user with a frame. | 11-26-2015 |
20150335910 | LIGHT THERAPY PLATFORM SYSTEM - Phototherapy systems comprising a therapeutic lamp platform for radiant lamps such as LEDs disposed in an assembly including a reflective surface facing towards a patient and a plurality of light apertures substantially aligned with the LEDs for communicating lamp radiation from the lamps to a user. The lamps and associated circuitry are disposed so that the reflective surface is relatively smooth and seamless towards the patient. The walls have a malleable rigidity for flexible adjustability relative to the user and, the device is mounted to the user with a frame. | 11-26-2015 |
20150375007 | OPTICAL HAIR-GROWING DEVICE - An optical hair-growing device includes a headset that outputs light, and a controller that controls operation of the headset. The headset includes a light emitting unit including a light source, a pair of arms attached to the light emitting unit, a pair of first attachments attached to the arms to produce reaction force, and a pair of second attachments attached to the light emitting unit to produce reaction force. When the headset is attached on a head, the pair of first attachments each comes into contact with a side head portion to give the reaction force to the head, and the pair of second attachments each comes into contact with a head top portion to give the reaction force to the head. According to the present constitution, a position of the light emitting unit with respect to the head is hard to be displaced. | 12-31-2015 |
20150375008 | PORTABLE ILLUMINATING DEVICE FOR MANIPULATING THE CIRCADIAN CLOCK OF A SUBJECT - The present invention relates to a portable illuminating device ( | 12-31-2015 |
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20160016004 | LIGHT THERAPY GLASSES AND MOBILE APPLICATION - A portable light therapy device configured to be worn by a patient proximate the eyes includes a front frame including a pair of eye frame sections coupled to each other by a bridge. The bridge is supported on a nose of a patient when worn such that each eye frame section is positioned in front of a respective eye of the patient. A pair of side frames is coupled to opposing ends of the front frame such that, when the device is worn, the side frames extend generally perpendicularly to a plane defined by the front frame. A pair of light modules are each attached to a respective one of the side frames. Each light module includes a light source that emits light and a battery that provides power to the light source, wherein light emitted by each light source is directed into a respective eye of the patient. | 01-21-2016 |
20160045758 | LIGHT THERAPY SPOT APPLICATOR - Phototherapy systems comprising a therapeutic lamp platform for radiant lamps such as LEDs disposed in a holdable spot applicator assembly, the holdable spot applicator assembly including a reflective surface facing towards a patient and a plurality of LEDs for communicating lamp radiation from the lamps to a user. The lamps and associated circuitry are housed within a holdable elongated structure. | 02-18-2016 |
20160045759 | LIGHT THERAPY PLATFORM COMBINATION MASK - Disclosed is a therapeutic lamp platform combination light therapy mask. According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, provided is a phototherapy device comprising a therapeutic lamp platform including a mask including a plurality of radiant lamps having a mixed combination of different wavelength radiant energy and disposed to communicate the radiant energy to a user treatment area, the plurality of radiant lamps further disposed to provide radiant therapy to provide a first treatment session including a first set of wavelength radiant energy, and a second treatment session including a second set of wavelength radiant energy including at least one wavelength radiant energy not provided in the first treatment session; and a frame for supporting the mask on a user. | 02-18-2016 |
20160045760 | LIGHT THERAPY PLATFORM SINGLE POWER SOURCE TO SIMULTANEOUSLY POWER MULTIPLE DEVICES - Disclosed is a therapeutic lamp platform controller. According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, provided is a controller comprising a power source; a control circuit operatively connected to the power source, the control circuit including one or more outputs to simultaneously drive a plurality of therapeutic lamp platforms; a user display; and a user control switch, the control circuit configured to simultaneously control the plurality of therapeutic lamp platforms, each therapeutic lamp platform including a plurality of radiant lamps disposed to communicate radiant energy to a user treatment area. | 02-18-2016 |
20160051835 | LIGHT THERAPY PLATFORM MOBILE DEVICE APPLICATIONS - Disclosed are therapeutic lamp platform mobile device applications. According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, provided is a phototherapy device comprising a wearable therapeutic lamp platform including a plurality of radiant lamps disposed to communicate radiant energy to a user treatment area; a power source; a controller operatively associated with the therapeutic lamp platform and the power source configured to limit a number of available doses of radiant energy provided to a user, and the controller configured to communicate with an ecommerce platform to obtain an additional number of available doses. | 02-25-2016 |
20160101295 | Photonic Treatment Apparatus - A photonic treatment apparatus and apparatus for patient care, using a film, such as a phosphorous plate and a casing comprising an aperture provided for films that may be positioned therein to allow for desired treatments of a user, a photonic engine, positioned behind the film, to create photonic pressure. The photonic engine directed toward the film energizes the film achieving a desired wavelength emanation, a first zone of wavelengths that originate from the photonic engine, and a second zone of wavelengths emanating from the film that can be directed toward a target area and used in a method for treating patient conditions. A specific phosphor plate can be used for a desired treatment to customize the output to a specific wavelength necessary for treatment of specific conditions or other possible uses. | 04-14-2016 |
20160114184 | MATTRESS FOR PROVIDING PHOTOTHERAPY TO A SUBJECT - A mattress is described that provides phototherapy and physical support to a subject. The mattress comprises a gel material and a set of light sources. The gel material provides a cushioned support surface and is optically translucent to the therapeutic electromagnetic radiation. The set of light sources emit electromagnetic radiation which can be selectively controlled and diffused through the gel material onto the subject. The efficacious wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation are incident on the subject supported by the mattress. | 04-28-2016 |
20160144149 | LIGHT THERAPY SYSTEM INCLUDING SPECTACLE FRAMES AND CONTACT LENSES - The present invention provides for eyeglasses used together with contact lenses to deliver light therapy to the wearer. The eyeglass lenses or frames feature an embedded light source in logical and electrical communication with power, sensors, processors, and other components contained within the eyeglasses. The eyeglass lenses or frames project light into complimentary contact lenses which refract, diffract or reflect light into the wearer's eyes. | 05-26-2016 |
20160158485 | HEAD MOUNTED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE - A portable, lightweight, head-mounted light therapy device is disclosed. The device comprises an one or more selectable light sources, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), to provide bright or dim red light, bright or dim white light, or a combination thereof, selectable by the user, for shining on the user's face and eyes. The device can be used for the treatment of light deficiency disorders or conditions and circadian rhythm disorders and disturbances. | 06-09-2016 |
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