Phototreatment device for use with coolants and topical substances
First Claim
1. A phototreatment device, comprising:
- a radiation source to effect a phototreatment on a region of tissue;
an applicator configured and arranged to deposit a marker in at least a portion of the region;
a detector assembly to detect the marker, and to selectively deactivate the radiation source in response to the presence of the marker.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed for phototreatment in which replaceable containers comprising one or more adjuvant (consumable or re-useable) substances are employed. The adjuvant substance can be, for example, a topical substance or a coolant. Systems are disclosed for using a topical substance to detect contact of a phototreatment device with a tissue, detect speed of a phototreatment device over the tissue, detect regions of tissue that have been treated by a phototreatment device and/or to provide other benefits to the tissue such as improved skin tone and texture, tanning, etc. Safety systems are also disclosed that ensure that a proper consumable substance and/or container is connected to a phototreatment device and/or directed to a proper target. Additionally, cooling systems and methods that utilize phase change materials for extracting heat from a light generating device are disclosed.
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21 Claims
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1. A phototreatment device, comprising:
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a radiation source to effect a phototreatment on a region of tissue;
an applicator configured and arranged to deposit a marker in at least a portion of the region;
a detector assembly to detect the marker, and to selectively deactivate the radiation source in response to the presence of the marker. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method of operating a phototreatment device comprising:
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applying a marker to a region of tissue;
detecting the marker; and
enabling a function of the phototreatment device when the marker is detected. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A container for use with a photocosmetic device, comprising:
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at least one compartment defining an interior cavity and configured to contain a substance for use with the photocosmetic device;
an opening in fluid communication with the interior cavity of said compartment and configured to be coupled to a phototreatment device; and
a detection mechanism configured to the be coupled to a corresponding detection mechanism of the photocosmetic device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A subassembly for use with a phototreatment device to treat a tissue, comprising:
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a container comprising an indicia, the container capable of being coupled to the phototreatment device; and
an indicia detector configured and arranged to detect the indicia.
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21. A method of operating a phototreatment device, comprising:
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applying a topical substance to a tissue;
detecting a parameter associated with the topical substance; and
enabling operation of the phototreatment device based on a detected value of the substance parameter.
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