[미국특허]
Phototreatment device for use with coolants and topical substances
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A61N-005/06
A61N-005/067
출원번호
US-0693682
(2003-10-23)
발명자
/ 주소
Altshuler,Gregory B.
Yaroslavsky,Ilya
Burke, III,James
Erofeev,Andrei V.
Zenzie,Henry H.
Lopez,Robert R.
Gaal,Christopher
출원인 / 주소
Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Nutter McClennen &
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244
초록▼
Methods and systems are disclosed for phototreatment in which replaceable containers comprising one or more adjuvant (consumable or re-useable) substances are employed. The adjuvant substance can be, for example, a topical substance or a coolant. Systems are disclosed for using a topical substance t
Methods and systems are disclosed for phototreatment in which replaceable containers comprising one or more adjuvant (consumable or re-useable) substances are employed. The adjuvant substance can be, for example, a topical substance or a coolant. Systems are disclosed for using a topical substance to detect contact of a phototreatment device with a tissue, detect speed of a phototreatment device over the tissue, detect regions of tissue that have been treated by a phototreatment device and/or to provide other benefits to the tissue such as improved skin tone and texture, tanning, etc. Safety systems are also disclosed that ensure that a proper consumable substance and/or container is connected to a phototreatment device and/or directed to a proper target. Additionally, cooling systems and methods that utilize phase change materials for extracting heat from a light generating device are disclosed.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A container configured for replaceable coupling to a phototreatment device having an indicator detector system, comprising: a container housing defining at least one compartment therein; a substance contained in the compartment; a container connector for coupling the c
The invention claimed is: 1. A container configured for replaceable coupling to a phototreatment device having an indicator detector system, comprising: a container housing defining at least one compartment therein; a substance contained in the compartment; a container connector for coupling the container to the phototreatment device; the housing and the compartment being capable of coupling to the phototreatment device to permit communication between the container and the device; and an indicator coupled to the container, wherein the indicator is capable of being detected by the detector system so as to determine an aspect of at least one of the container and the substance. 2. The container of claim 1, wherein the substance is a reuseable substance. 3. The container of claims 1, wherein the substance is a phase change material. 4. The container of claim 3, wherein the phase change material is selected from the group consisting of liquid carbon tetrafluoride, liquid CO2, ice, frozen lotions, frozen creams and frozen gels. 5. The container of claim 3, wherein the phase change material exhibits a phase transition from a liquid to a gaseous state. 6. The container of claim 3, wherein the phase change material exhibits a phase transition from a solid to a liquid state. 7. The container of claim 1, wherein the substance is a consumable substance. 8. The container of claim 7, wherein the consumable substance is chosen from the group consisting of topical substances, coolants, super-cooled liquids, pressurized gases, and phase change materials. 9. The container of claim 7, wherein the consumable substance comprises at least one of lotions, creams, waxes, films, water, alcohols, oils, gels, powders, aerosols, and granular particles. 10. The container of claim 8, wherein the coolant is one of liquid tetrafluorethane (R-134a), liquid CO2, ice, frozen lotions, frozen gels, cristallohydrates (45%CaCl*6H2O: 55%CaBr*6H2O ore KF*4H2O), organic materials selected from the group consisting of HO(C2H4O)8C 2H4OH (PE Glycol), Caprilic acid, Hexadecane, and Paraffin 5913. 11. The container of claims 1, wherein the housing and compartment are capable of being coupled to the phototreatment device to provide a flow path for substance release during phototreatment. 12. The container of claim 1, wherein the compartment is capable of being fluidly coupled to at least one of a head of a phototreatment device, a heat dissipating element, target area, or a tissue to be treated. 13. The container of claim 1, wherein the indicator is selected from the group consisting of mechanical indicia, optical indicia, magnetic indicia, electronic indicia, and piezoelectronic indicia. 14. The container of claim 1, wherein the indicator is further adapted to be coupled to a detector that is configured and arranged to monitor a substance parameter. 15. The container of claim 14, wherein the detector is selected from the group consisting of a mechanical detector, an optical detector, a magnetic detector, an electronic detector, and a piezoelectronic detector. 16. The container of claim 1, wherein the container is user-replaceable. 17. The container of claim 1, wherein the aspect of at least one of the container and the substance indicates an appropriate container. 18. The container of claim 1, wherein the aspect of at least one of the container and the substance indicates an appropriate substance. 19. The container of claim 1, wherein the aspect of at least one of the container and the substance indicates the amount of substance contained within the container. 20. The container of claim 1, wherein the container connector is a fluid conduit. 21. The container of claim 1, wherein the communication between the container and the device comprises heat transfer between the container and the device. 22. The container of claim 1, wherein the communication between the container and the device comprises heat transfer between the substance and the device. 23. The container of claim 1, wherein the communication between the container and the device comprises fluid transfer of at least a portion of the substance from the compartment to the device. 24. A container configured for replaceable coupling to a phototreatment device having an indicator detector system, comprising: a container housing defining at least one compartment therein; a substance contained in the compartment, wherein the substance further comprises a marker; the housing and the compartment being capable of coupling to the phototreatment device to permit communication between the container and the device; and an indicator coupled to the container, wherein the indicator is capable of being detected by the detector system so as to determine an aspect of at least one of the container and the substance. 25. The container of claim 24, wherein the marker is selected from the group consisting of absorptive markers, photoactive markers, optical markers, fluorescent markers, electric markers, and magnetic markers. 26. The container of claim 24, wherein the marker is selected from the group consisting of dyes, metals, ions, colored particles, photosensitve dyes, photosensitive materials, carbon particles, conductive skin lotions, electrolyte sprays, conductive electrode gels, and oxides. 27. A container configured for replaceable coupling to a phototreatment device having an indicator detector system, comprising: a container housing defining at least one compartment therein, wherein the at least one compartment further comprises a first compartment and a second compartment, the first compartment adapted to couple to a tissue, and the second compartment adapted to couple to a heat dissipating element in the phototreatment device; a substance contained in the compartment; the housing and the compartment being capable of coupling to the phototreatment device to permit communication between the container and the device; and an indicator coupled to the container, wherein the indicator is capable of being detected by the detector system so as to determine an aspect of at least one of the container and the substance. 28. A method of operating a phototreatment device comprising: coupling a container of an adjuvant substance to a phototreatment device, the container having at least one indicator coupled to the container; evaluating the indicator to determine an aspect of at least one of the container and the substance; and enabling operation of the phototreatment device if the evaluation is acceptable. 29. The method of claim 28, wherein the step of enabling operation comprises activating a radiation source. 30. A phototreatment system for use with a substance including a marker, comprising: a radiation source to effect a phototreatment on a region of skin tissue; an applicator configured and arranged to deposit the substance including the marker in at least a portion of the region; and a detector assembly to detect the marker and to selectively activate the radiation source based on marker detection. 31. A container configured for replaceable coupling to a phototreatment device having an indicator detector system, comprising: a container housing defining at least one compartment therein; a substance contained in the compartment; the housing and the compartment being capable of coupling to the phototreatment device to permit communication between the container and the device; and an indicator coupled to the container, wherein the indicator is capable of being detected by the detector system so as to determine an aspect of at least one of the container and the substance, wherein the aspect of at least one of the container and the substance indicates appropriate coupling of the container to the phototreatment device.
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