Programmable Laser Activation Chamber for Multi-Wavelength Cell Exposure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current devices and methods lack an automated low level laser activation chamber for cell products and body fluids, which clinicians or investigators can use to develop specific laser activation modules for therapeutic or investigational purposes, and no system exists to control and adjust laser intensity, time, and mode, especially for single or combined wavelengths.
Innovation Solution
A programmable laser activation chamber device equipped with multiple laser diodes and a control system to provide adjustable settings for laser intensity, time, and mode, capable of single or multiple exposures, and a downloadable computer application for control, suitable for various cell types and body fluids.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing devices and methods are used for research applications and treatment of body parts, then therapeutic purposes are addressed, but automated low level laser activation chamber for cell products and body fluids does not exist
Solution Approach 1:
The laser activation chamber is designed to handle multiple types of cell products and body fluids (platelets, stem cells, plasma, serum) within a single device platform. The chamber can accommodate different container types (tubes, syringes, vials) and provides programmable laser parameters to address both therapeutic and investigational purposes, making it a universal tool for cellular activation applications.
2Adaptability or versatility
If no automated low level laser activation chamber exists, then clinicians cannot stimulate cell products, but developing new laser activation modules for specific cell types requires specialized equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The device features programmable and adjustable laser parameters including wavelength selection (350-900nm range), power output (10-500mW), exposure time, and container positioning. These dynamic controls allow clinicians to customize laser activation protocols for specific cell types and therapeutic goals, while the automated chamber maintains ease of operation through systematic delivery of customized parameters.
Solution Approach 2:
The laser activation chamber enables independent adjustment of multiple parameters including laser wavelength, power intensity, exposure duration, and container position. These parameter changes allow optimization of laser activation for different cell products (platelets, stem cells, plasma) and application types (therapeutic vs. investigational) without requiring separate specialized devices.
3Manufacturing precision
If no laser activation chamber with adjustable settings exists, then single or multiple wavelength exposure cannot be controlled, but precise laser activation requires control over intensity, time, and mode
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates a control system that monitors and adjusts laser parameters (wavelength, power, exposure time) to achieve precise activation control. The programmable settings allow for automated delivery of specific laser protocols with controlled intensity, duration, and wavelength combinations, ensuring reproducible and precise laser activation for different cell types and applications.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables clinicians and investigators to develop specific laser activation protocols for cells and body fluids, enhancing therapeutic and investigational applications, with the ability to adjust laser parameters independently and operate as a portable device.
Implementation Method 1
The device may comprise a housing which contains a closed chamber configured to receive and hold container enclosures such as tubes, vials, and syringes, which contain samples comprising cells or body fluids. The device is equipped with a plurality of laser diodes
Implementation Method 2
The container enclosures are translucent, allowing laser light to effectively reach the cells or fluids therein
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides an automated and programable device equipped with a plurality of laser diodes. The device includes a housing which contains a closed chamber configured to receive and hold at least one container enclosure, such as a tube, a vial, a syringe, or a catheter, containing a sample including cells or body fluids. The device may include at least one control means configured to provide multiple settings for the plurality of laser diodes for activation of platelets, blood, plasma, and stem cells in a sample. The plurality of laser diodes may include four low level laser diodes (350, 650, 810 and 900 nm). The device may provide four pre-programmed settings for activation of platelets, blood, plasma, and stem cells in a sample. The device further has the capability to set up and save specific protocols for predetermined purposes, such as, for example without limitation, therapeutic and investigational purposes.