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Method of using multi-probe laser device

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-14
ERCHONIA CORP
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[0007] This invention is an improved hand-held laser device that can simultaneously provide multiple types of low level laser therapy treatments to two or more areas of a patient's body simultaneously. The device enables laser light of different pulse repetition rates, different beam shapes and spot sizes to be applied to a patient's body. The device includes multiple laser sources. In the preferred embodiment, two semiconductor diode laser sources simultaneously provide two separate laser beams from separate probes, one laser beam producing laser light at a first pulse repetition rate and the other producing laser light at a second pulse repetition rate.

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Because specific therapies require different regimen, treating multiple problems currently requires multiple separate laser devices.

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[0015] Referring to the drawings, there is illustrated a hand-held laser device designated generally as 10. The device includes one or more laser energy sources, a power source, at least two optical arrangements, one or more control circuits, and at least two hand-held aiming devices, referred to herein as probes. FIG. 1 shows the preferred embodiment in which a first probe 11 and a second probe 12 are connected to a base 14, which includes a power source 15 (not shown). The base 14 is typically a hand-held unit, but it may also be a stationary unit that typically sits on a table or the ground, functioning as a central base from which many probes may be employed.

[0016] The preferred embodiment comprises a first laser energy source 21 for emitting light from the first probe 11 and a second laser energy source 22 for emitting light from the second probe 12. The laser energy sources 21 and 22 are connected to the power source 15. The power source preferably provides direct current, su...

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A method of using a hand-held laser device that can simultaneously provide two or more types of low level laser therapy treatments to two or more areas of a patient's body simultaneously. The device enables laser light of different pulse repetition rates, different beam shapes and spot sizes to be applied to a patient's body. The device includes two or more laser sources. In the preferred embodiment, two semiconductor diode laser sources simultaneously provide two separate laser beams from separate probes, one laser beam producing laser light at a first pulse repetition rate and the other producing laser light at a second pulse repetition rate.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a divisional application of co-pending U.S. Application Ser. No. 10 / 612,504 filed Jul. 1, 2003 which claims the benefit of co-pending U.S. Application Ser. No. 09 / 932,907 filed 08 / 20 / 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,746,473, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 273,282 filed Mar. 2, 2001.FIELD OF INVENTION [0002] This invention relates generally to medical devices that employ lasers. More particularly, this invention relates to a laser light generator device that has two or more probes, enabling multiple different treatments to be made simultaneously. BACKGROUND [0003] Low energy laser therapy (LLLT) is used in the treatment of a broad range of conditions. LLLT improves wound healing, reduces edema, and relieves pain of various etiologies, including successful application post-operatively to liposuction to reduce inflammation and pain. LLLT is also used during liposuction procedures to facili...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61N5/06A61B18/20A61N1/00A61N5/067
CPCA61B2018/2025A61B2018/207A61N5/0616A61N2005/0644A61N2005/0652A61N2005/067A61N5/067
Inventor SHANKS, STEVEN C.TUCEK, KEVIN B.
Owner ERCHONIA CORP
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