Hand held LED device
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1. A hand held device containing at least one light emitting diode (LED) which is useful for both the destruction of microorganisms and therapeutic treatments, said device being comprised of an enclosure having:
- (a) at least one unidirectional light emitting diode (LED) disposed so as to emit light from said enclosure and having child proof protective means to prevent exposure to light emission;
(b) a rechargeable power source;
(c) a switch assembly with child proof restraints to engage said power source and activate said diode; and
(d) a timer to control and limit the time intervals in which light it emitted from said device.
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Abstract
A hand held device is provided which contains at least one light emitting diode (LED) and is useful for the elimination of microorganisms as well as therapeutic treatment by light. A method of treatment and a kit are also disclosed.
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1. A hand held device containing at least one light emitting diode (LED) which is useful for both the destruction of microorganisms and therapeutic treatments, said device being comprised of an enclosure having:
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(a) at least one unidirectional light emitting diode (LED) disposed so as to emit light from said enclosure and having child proof protective means to prevent exposure to light emission;
(b) a rechargeable power source;
(c) a switch assembly with child proof restraints to engage said power source and activate said diode; and
(d) a timer to control and limit the time intervals in which light it emitted from said device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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- 17. The kit of claim 17 wherein the device emits infrared light.
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