Chemiluminescent phototherapy device
First Claim
1. A phototherapy light source for treating bilirubin jaundice, comprising:
- a chemiluminescent dye that emits radiation in the wavelengths of about 430 nanometers to about 470 nanometers; and
a reservoir for said chemiluminescent dye with at least one panel that is transparent from about 430 nanometers to about 470 nanometers and is made of a physiologically safe material for contact with infants.
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Abstract
A portable, disposable, and self-contained medical device for the production and delivery of therapeutic light to the blood transmitted through the non-ocular skin surface. The light is generated by a chemiluminescent dye configured to radiate light in the specific wavelength required by a particular phototherapy treatment. The wavelength of light emitted by this planar device is such that some disorders of health requiring phototherapy are effectively treated. Disorders falling into this category include elevated bilirubin jaundice, circadian rhythm anomalies, mood disorders and potentially a reduction in injury or surgically related bruise healing time.
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25 Claims
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1. A phototherapy light source for treating bilirubin jaundice, comprising:
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a chemiluminescent dye that emits radiation in the wavelengths of about 430 nanometers to about 470 nanometers; and
a reservoir for said chemiluminescent dye with at least one panel that is transparent from about 430 nanometers to about 470 nanometers and is made of a physiologically safe material for contact with infants. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A phototherapy device for treating an ailment, comprising:
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a) a sealed container;
b) a solution having a chemiluminescent dye within said container;
c) a sealed chamber containing an activator chemical, wherein said chamber is operable to release the activator into said solution; and
d) an activator compliment catalyst in said solution. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A phototherapy process for treating an ailment, comprising:
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a) sealing a solution having a chemiluminescent dye in a container;
b) activating the chemiluminescent dye; and
c) placing the container in close proximity to an area affected by said ailment to expose the affected area to a range of light rays emitted by the activated chemiluminescent dye. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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