38 results about "Tattoo ink" patented technology

Automated systems and methods for delivery of a therapeutic or cosmetic substance into cutaneous, subcutaneous or intramuscular tissue, wherein an automated (e.g., robotic) arm is maneuvered to position a delivery device proximate a targeted location (e.g., an existing hair follicle, a location for implanting a skin filler, or a location for intradermal tattoo ink injection) on a patient's skin surface; and a substantially automated process is used to cause the delivery device to puncture the skin surface and penetrate to a desired depth into the tissue at the targeted location, and deliver the substance therein.

A selectively alterable intermittent tattoo ink is a type of tattoo ink that is invisible or visible until an activating chemical is applied to it, creating a chemical change in the ink pigment which results in the ink being visible, invisible, partially visible or changing color. A tattoo is formed by the injection of the selectively alterable intermittent tattoo ink such as a chemically reactive pH sensitive pigment, along with an inert carrier and a temporary activating agent, (so the ink will be temporarily visible), into the skin with a traditional tattoo gun. The invisible tattoo ink can then be activated by the application of a chemical activating agent either to the skin over the tattoo site or by a normal or abnormal physiological chemical change within the body. The activating agent is removed by washing, the application of a neutralizing agent or by the natural metabolic functions of the body resulting in the tattoo being invisible or in its deactivated state once again.

An apparatus and a method for mixing a substance such as tattoo ink or nail polish may comprise a rotor rotatable about a fixed axis, one or more holders on the rotor for receiving a container containing the substance and disposing the container perpendicular to the fixed axis, and a motor for applying a force to rotate the rotor around the fixed axis at less than about 120 revolutions per minute (RPM). The method may comprise receiving a container containing the substance into one or more holders on a rotor, in which the rotor is rotatable about a fixed axis, and applying a force to rotate the rotor about the fixed axis at less than about 120 RPM.

A tattooing apparatus for marking animals includes a “U” shaped pliers and a disposable needle carrier that contains plurality of needles that are arranged in desired patterns to be pressed onto animals tissue using tattoo ink. The needle carrier is made of one-piece molded part that can quickly connect into the opening of pliers handle by means of snug fit to be used for purpose of animal tattooing.

An interlocking container for tattoo ink includes a body defining a reservoir for retaining ink and first and second spaced interlocking members, each having a particular size and shape. The members extend outwardly from the container and define a space therebetween adapted to receive a similarly shaped and sized interlocking member from another container. An assembly of containers arranged in many different configurations can be formed by interlocking multiple containers together.

The present invention relates to a photodynamic method of treating tattoos. The method comprises: (i) intradermally and / or locally delivering photosensitizer into tattooed target tissue; and (ii) irradiating the target tissue with activation energy at a wavelength appropriate to activate the photosensitizer. The present method causes the tattoo inks to fade or disappear completely. In preferred embodiments the tattoo will fade by at least 25%, more preferably at least 50%, even more preferably at least 75%.

The invention relates to a tattooing ink containing water, colored pigments, and a binding agent for binding the colored pigments with the water. Said tattooing ink also contains another constituent in the form of bioactive glass.

An interlocking container for tattoo ink includes a body defining a reservoir for retaining ink and first and second spaced interlocking members, each having a particular size and shape. The members extend outwardly from the container and define a space therebetween adapted to receive a similarly shaped and sized interlocking member from another container. An assembly of containers arranged in many different configurations can be formed by interlocking multiple containers together.

The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods that removing exogenous particles from a target region of the skin of a patient. The systems and methods can employ dermal lavage to remove the exogenous particles from the target region. In some instances, the exogenous particles can be residual tattoo ink after a tattoo removal process. A conduit can be sized and dimensioned for insertion into or around the target region to inject an irrigation fluid that defines an irrigation area. The exogenous particles can be suspended in the irrigation fluid. A device can be configured to form one or more channels in the irrigation area so that the exogenous particles are removable from the irrigation area.

A temporary tattooing ink is produced from concentrated genipin. In one embodiment, the concentrated genipin forms part of a solution. In another embodiment, the genipin is provided in a gel form which also includes a solvent and a thickening agent. Finally, an applicator is described into which genipin may be embedded for applying to a user's skin.

A method for applying a temporary tattoo ink to an applicator is disclosed, in which the applicator includes a multi-layered pad having a first adhesive layer, a second adhesive layer, an ink-containing layer and a cut-away top layer. A tattoo design is cut into each of the first and second adhesive layers and a temporary tattooing ink is absorbed into the ink containing layer. The temporary tattooing ink includes genipin. The method includes embedding the genipin into the non-woven material by either dipping the ink-containing layer into an aqueous solution of genipin prior to assembling the multi-layered pad or pipetting the genipin onto the assembled applicator.

Methods and apparatus for dermatological laser treatment, e.g. for the removal of unwanted tattoos or other skin pigmentation. Removal of multiple colours with a single pulsed laser beam may be achieved using intensities in excess of about 50 GW / cm2. Methods for reducing the pain and tissue damage associated with laser tattoo removal include using a spot size of less than 2 mm with a fluence in the range 0.5-10 J / cm2. Scanning the laser beam over an area of skin to be treated allows such areas to be treated accurately with scanning patterns calculated to promote rapid dissipation of heat awayfrom treated portions of the skin. Multiple treatment rooms may be served by a single pulsed treatment laser by beam toggling, splitting or pulse-picking to minimise downtime of the laser.

Provided is a removable tattoo ink that is composed of colored micro-particles that create permanent tissue markings, such as tattoos. The micro-particles include an inner core housing a bio-absorbable chromophore and an outer shell, which includes polystyrene sulfonate and polyallylamine hydrochloride and is designed for rupture with ultrasonic energy. The micro-particles can be implanted in the tissue of a subject, for example to create a tattoo and ruptured in situ by the application of ultrasonic energy to remove the tattoo. Also provided are methods of making the colored micro-particles.

An improved erasable tattoo ink and a method and apparatus for removing tattoos using an energy transfer photodisruptive mechanism whereby efficiency of the transfer of energy from a low energy light source to a higher energy donor and then to a tattoo pigment molecule for photodecomposition of the ink color pigmentation is optimized.

A tattoo ink or colorant has magnetic properties. The ink is delivered to the proper depth of the skin. The colorant remains in place, forming the desired visible design. When removal of the tattoo is desired, a magnet is topically applied to draw the ink or colorant to move the nanoparticles to the epidermis. The nanoparticles are then shed from the epidermis along with squamous cell debris.

A retainer, system and method of tattoo removal including treating a tattooed region of skin with an oxidizing or bleaching solution activated by certain wavelengths of light may be provided. The method of tattoo removal may include applying a layer of removal solution to a tattooed region of skin; regulating a temperature of the layer of removal solution with a temperature control element; and exposing the layer of removal solution to a light source of pre-determined wavelength. Light of certain wavelengths may improve or “supercharge” the effects of certain pharmaceuticals or target chemicals and agents, creating a synergistic effect that may break down tattoo ink molecules and eliminate the appearance of tattoos in the skin of humans or other animals.

Methods and apparatus for dermatological laser treatment, e.g. for the removal of unwanted tattoos or other skin pigmentation. Removal of multiple colors with a single pulsed laser beam may be achieved using intensities in excess of about 50 GB / cm2. Methods for reducing the pain and tissue damage associated with laser tattoo removal include using a spot size of less than 2 mm with a fluence in the range of 0.5-10 J / cm2. Scanning the laser beam over an area of skin to be treated allows such areas to be treated accurately with scanning patterns calculated to promote rapid dissipation of heat away from treated portions of the skin. Multiple treatment rooms may be served by a single pulsed treatment laser by beam toggling, splitting or pulse-picking to minimise downtime of the laser.

A tattoo cap array is disclosed having a plurality of tattoo caps aligned sequentially each having a cavity defined by a frustoconical sidewall, a base forming a closed end of each cavity and linking together each of the plurality of tattoo caps, and a detachment section formed in the base at a midpoint between adjacent tattoo caps. A concave ring is preferably formed in the sidewall of each cavity to prevent dripping of ink, provide a discernible fill line and helps prevent ink overflow during filling. An adhesive layer may also be applied to a bottom side of each cap to allow reliable placement of the cap array. The base of each cap is octagonal for increased stability for filing and use. Preferably, the array comprises between 6 and 20 caps which can come is a variety of volumes and can be separated into a smaller number of caps by detaching caps at the detachment section of the desired cap of the array. The detachment section may be a perforated strip, a frangible section, or other suitable mechanism which would facilitate separation.

The invention discloses durable water transfer printing tattoo ink. The durable water transfer printing tattoo ink comprises the following components: color dye, glycerinum, propylene glycol and water. The invention also discloses a tattoo sticker using the durable water transfer printing tattoo ink as well as a use method thereof. According to the tattoo ink and the tattoo sticker which are disclosed by the invention, to-be-printed patterns can be formed through the existing printer transfer printing ink, the patterns can be changed as one wishes, and the tattoo sticker is simple to prepare,convenient to use and easy to operation; pigment, a solvent and an additive in the tattoo ink components can serve as medical chemical reagents or natural reagents and are harmless to a human body; and the tattoo can go deep into skin deeply, is absorbed by epidermis, is long in retention time and is not liable to be eliminated or blurred by the conventional solvents such as water, sweat and alcohol.

The composition for extracting inks from skin may be applied to the skin to remove ink, such as tattoo ink, from the dermis and / or subdermal layers of the skin. The composition may include effective amounts of collagen, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), and a carbomer. The composition may be applied to the skin after laser treatment of the skin.

Provided is a removable tattoo ink that is composed of colored micro-particles that create permanent tissue markings, such as tattoos. The micro-particles include an inner core housing a bio-absorbable chromophore and an outer shell, which includes polystyrene sulfonate and polyallylamine hydrochloride and is designed for rupture with ultrasonic energy. The micro-particles can be implanted in the tissue of a subject, for example to create a tattoo and ruptured in situ by the application of ultrasonic energy to remove the tattoo. Also provided are methods of making the colored micro-particles.

An improved erasable tattoo ink and a method and apparatus for removing tattoos using an energy transfer photodisruptive mechanism whereby efficiency of the transfer of energy from a low energy light source to a higher energy donor and then to a tattoo pigment molecule for photodecomposition of the ink color pigmentation is optimized.

The invention discloses a method for marking newborn suckling mice. The method includes the step that the different newborn suckling mice are marked in a hypodermic injection mode through tattoo ink in different colors. According to the method, the newborn suckling mice are marked in the tattoo-ink hypodermic injection mode, the animals can be clearly and visually differentiated, openness wounds of animal bodies can also be avoided, pain and infection risks of the animals during marking can be reduced, and the welfare of the animals can be improved.

Methods and systems are disclosed for tattoo removal from a subject by exposing tattoo ink particles trapped within the dermis to electrical energy. The tattoo removal method and system can be used to remove the tattoo from the skin of the subject being treated. In addition, the method and system described allows for the extraction of the tattoo ink particles, which may have toxic properties, from the subject's body.

A temporary tattooing ink is produced from concentrated genipin. In one embodiment, the concentrated genipin forms part of a solution. In another embodiment, the genipin is provided in a gel form which also includes a solvent and a thickening agent. Finally, an applicator is described into which genipin may be embedded for applying to a user's skin.

The container includes an ink well and a base for the ink well. The ink well has a side defining an open top. It also has a bottom surface. The base includes a base wall configured to receive the well. The base wall has an upper section surrounding and engaging the well side proximate the open top of the well. It also has a lower section extending downwardly from the upper section. The lower basewall section includes at least one set of spaced legs. The spaced legs define a recess adapted to receive a leg of another similarly shaped container in order to interlock the containers in various arrangements.

The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods that removing exogenous particles from a target region of the skin of a patient. The systems and methods can employ dermal lavage to remove the exogenous particles from the target region. In some instances, the exogenous particles can be residual tattoo ink after a tattoo removal process. A conduit can be sized and dimensioned for insertioninto or around the target region to inject an irrigation fluid that defines an irrigation area. The exogenous particles can be suspended in the irrigation fluid. A device can be configured to form one or more channels in the irrigation area so that the exogenous particles are removable from the irrigation area.