Collagen stimulation device and methods
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1. A device for stimulating collagen growth in a human, the device comprising:
- an upper end including a motor;
a lower end disposable needle module comprising a lock spring and a connecting rod, the connecting rod attachable to at least one needle and when the lower end disposable needle module is detached from the upper end, the lock spring moves to a position wherein the lower end disposable needle module cannot be re-attached to the upper end; and
a coupling attached to an eccentric roller;
the eccentric roller coupled to a yolk, the yolk coupled to a bell crank, and the bell crank attachable to the connecting rod, wherein the motor turns the coupling and the eccentric roller, the eccentric roller engages the yolk to oscillate and the yolk oscillates the bell crank and the bell crank moves the connecting rod and the at least one needle.
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Abstract
Device for safely and precisely causing micro-injuries to the dermis to stimulate collagen production a skim remodeling. Specifically, needles on the device pierce the epidermis and basal cell layer into the dermis. The device incorporates safety features for the operator to be able to operate the device with one hand while keeping the other had free during procedures. Additionally, the device incorporates single use safety controls to help prevent cross contamination between patients.
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1. A device for stimulating collagen growth in a human, the device comprising:
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an upper end including a motor; a lower end disposable needle module comprising a lock spring and a connecting rod, the connecting rod attachable to at least one needle and when the lower end disposable needle module is detached from the upper end, the lock spring moves to a position wherein the lower end disposable needle module cannot be re-attached to the upper end; and a coupling attached to an eccentric roller;
the eccentric roller coupled to a yolk, the yolk coupled to a bell crank, and the bell crank attachable to the connecting rod, wherein the motor turns the coupling and the eccentric roller, the eccentric roller engages the yolk to oscillate and the yolk oscillates the bell crank and the bell crank moves the connecting rod and the at least one needle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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4. The device of dam 1 wherein the at least one needle includes an adjustment for depth of penetration in 0.25 mm increments.
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