Portable wearable cold laser hair growth stimulator and skin treatment system

• US 20090012586A1
• Filed: 09/13/2007
• Published: 01/08/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 07/05/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Lawrence Eliezer Kepecs
• Original Assignee: Lawrence Eliezer Kepecs
• Inventors: Kepecs, Lawrence Eliezer
• Application Number:
  US11/900,600
• Publication Number:
  US 20090012586A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 607/89
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2005/0605 Ear
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2005/0642 Irradiating part of the body at a certain distance
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2005/0647 the applicator adapted to be worn on the head
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2005/0652 Arrays of diodes
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 5/0603 for treatment of body cavities
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 5/0616 Skin treatment other than tanning
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 5/0617 Hair treatment
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 5/067 using laser light

Abstract

A portable, wearable, therapeutic hair, scalp, skin, and hearing treatment system for: reducing hair loss in humans; treating dandruff, loss of hair color, increasing hair tensile strength, stimulating new hair growth, and hearing restoration by supplying laser light from a Light Emitting Diode (LED) to the affected area by means of a hat, or in conjunction with a topical Minoxidil-Finasteride mixture and Ketoconazole shampoo. The device also aids in the therapeutic healing of many different skin disorders, and chronic conditions. The lasers are adjustable, focusing on the affected areas requiring treatment. The device slips into a mirrored base containing a flat clear glass and reflective surface for ease in treating other skin disorders. The body treatment device contains a portable “sit-in chamber”. The unique snap in or screw in lasers or LED'"'"'s can be easily changed altering the desired wavelength to treat a plethora of skin disorders.

Claims

1. A portable, wearable hair, scalp, skin treatment, and hearing treatment device and system, comprising:

an easily changeable laser assembly, or many laser assemblies, and/or Light Emitting Diodes (LED'"'"'s), and/or ultrasound, further comprising;

laser beam generator(s) and/or LED generator(s);

a power supply for supplying power to the laser beam generator(s) which may include but are not limited to;

batteries, solar cells, Alternate Current, car adaptor or other power sources; and

means to direct at least one laser beam and/or LED toward the scalp from the laser assembly; and

a screw-in, snap-in, or stick on (Velcro/tape), or any adhesive, laser adapter that can be inserted into one or both ears for the treatment of hearing loss; and

a screw in, snap in, or stick on (Velcro/tape), or any adhesive, laser adapter that has a flexible goose-neck, which can be positioned to shine onto the gums; and

a Minoxidil and Finasteride topical mixture, such as a solution, suspension, or emulsion, alone or in combination or in other forms common or known to those skilled in the art of topical and oral delivery to be applied to the scalp; and

a topical Ketoconazole shampoo, solution, suspension, or emulsion, alone, or in combination, or in other forms common or known to those skilled in art of topical and oral delivery to be applied to the scalp during the hair washing process, and to be used in conjunction with the other system parts mentioned;

whereby the scalp, gums, and/or ears of the individual are exposed during application of energy from the laser beam/LED to the scalp, gums, and/or ears, and hair growth may be expedited on the scalp due to the special topical solution, suspension, and/or emulsion, and shampoo.

2. A device as in claim 1, wherein:

each unique removable laser beam assembly and/or LED can snap or screw into place, which may further include;

a way of producing a plurality of pulsating, and/or oscillating, and/or stationary laser beam lines, ellipses, or any other shapes;

each laser beam line, ellipse, or shape, spaced apart from one another and parallel or overlapping to irradiate the entire scalp area, and/or middle and inner ears, and/or gums; and

the entire electrical assembly can be removed in one piece and placed as a unit into other styles of hats by means of an adhesive such as, but not limited to, Velcro, snaps, etc;

whereby the amount of laser energy reaching the individual'"'"'s scalp/ears/gums is maximized by the creation of many light beams.

3. A device, as in claim 2, wherein:

each laser generator and/or LED produces a single pulsating, and/or oscillating, and/or stationary laser beam line, ellipse, or other shape; and

a beam splitter may be used to split the single laser beam lines into a plurality of separate parallel laser beam lines;

whereby the device further produces multiple laser beams from each single laser beam generator.

4. A device, as in claim 3, wherein:

the beam splitter, is a beam reflector having a zigzag edge having a plurality of reflector teeth, each reflector tooth in the zigzag edge each reflecting a portion of the laser beam;

whereby the portions of the laser beam created by the reflector teeth each form an independent laser beam.

5. A wearable hair, scalp, skin treatment, and hearing treatment device as in claim 1, comprising:

a changeable laser assembly(ies) and/or LED, each further comprising;

an oscillating, and/or pulsating, and/or stationary laser beam generator which generates a laser beam line, and/or ellipse, and/or other shape; and

may include a beam splitter for splitting the laser beams into multiple substantially parallel laser beams and to direct the laser beams inward toward the scalp from the laser assemblies; and

a power source for supplying power to the laser beam generator including but not limited to;

rechargeable batteries housed within the apparatus, and/or solar cells attached to the outside top of the hat housing, with a connection for an alternate current plug and/or a car plug adapter;

whereby the scalp of the individual is exposed during application of energy from the laser beams and/or LED'"'"'s to the scalp.

6. A device, as in claim 5, wherein:

the approximate output wavelength of a red-light pulsating and/or oscillating and/or stationary laser and/or LED is in the range of, but not limited to 575 to 1600 nanometers, for hair restoration and hearing loss, and the treatment of certain skin disorders such as reducing and eliminating dandruff, eczema, gum recession, psoriasis, burns, skin wounds and other skin disorders, in addition to;

arthritis, back pain, bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, headaches, neck pain, repetitive stress injuries, TMJ pain, tendonitis, sprains, swelling; and

the approximate output wavelength of a blue-light pulsating and/or oscillating and/or stationary laser and/or LED is in the range of, but not limited to 400 to 420 nanometers, for the treatment of acne bacteria, enlarged pores, oily skin, stretch marks, wound healing, folliculitis, scar tissue, excessive perspiration, viral warts, psoriasis, precancerous solar keratosis or skin lesions, aging, wrinkled or sun damaged skin, skin ulcers, cellulite, skin cancer and damaged DNA primarily due to environmental exposure to the sun, normalizing melanin pigmentation, and stimulating collagen; and

the approximate output wavelength of a blue-light pulsating and/or oscillating and/or stationary laser and/or LED is in the range of, but not limited to 390 to 490 nanometers, for treatment of the molecular clocks of cells, and the biological and Circadian Rhythm clocks of humans which cause;

insomnia, jet lag, cancers, immune dysfunction disorders, space flight related, prolonged underwater habitation, and to counteract the damaging effects of sun exposure, or after an accidental sunburn, or other types of affected skin; and

the approximate output wavelength of a blue-light pulsating and/or oscillating and/or stationary laser and/or LED is in the range of, but not limited to 300 to 390 nanometers, for treatment of DNA damage by reproducing DNA pyrimidine dimers; and

the approximate output wavelength of a green-light pulsating and/or oscillating and/or stationary laser and/or LED is in the range of, but not limited to 491 to 574 nanometers, for treatment of third degree burns, and promotion of healing open wounds;

whereby the skin of the individual is exposed during application of energy from the laser beams/LED'"'"'s to the affected skin areas.

7. A device, as in claim 6, further comprising:

the additional step of providing independent means such as a manual master switch to activate or deactivate the lasers and/or LED'"'"'s;

whereby the individual can selectively emit laser/LED energy in the form of stationary, pulsating and/or oscillating light beams.

8. A device as in claim 7, further comprising:

either a manual or automatic switch for each row of lasers and/or LED'"'"'s to activate or deactivate each row, as the battery power begins to expire; and

a switch that turns off the device after a prescribed amount of time used;

whereby the individual can extend battery life and maximize the remaining power.

9. A wearable laser hair, scalp, and skin treatment device as in claim 8, further comprising:

a housing and an adjustable one size fits all headband; and

laser assemblies secured within or to said housing, preferably by means of multiple tracks for outputting laser beams and/or LED'"'"'s in a parallel and/or staggered and/or overlapping formation;

whereby as much of the scalp as possible will be exposed to the light.

10. A device as in claim 9, with a housing further including:

a battery pack; and

a solar cell(s) assembly positioned on top of the exterior of the housing further comprising;

a manual switch for solar use, battery use, external power source use, or solar charging of the battery;

whereby the individual can selectively choose the power source he intends on using.

11. A device as in claim 10, with a lightweight housing further including:

a reflective mirrored interior, such as chrome, silver, or any other reflective surface;

whereby any stray laser light can be reflected back to the scalp.

12. A device, as in claim 11, wherein:

the housing is in the form of, but not limited to a hat, helmet, Skull cap, or other wearable device on the head; and

composed of plastic, metal, cloth, fiberglass, graphite, or any other lightweight material suitable; and

individual laser diodes which can be inserted into the outer ear, irradiating through the middle ear, and into the inner ear;

whereby the device can be portable, wearable, and hands free.

13. A portable, table resting device known as “

the support base”

comprising;

a hollow box, further comprising;

a mirrored interior bottom and walls;

a clear glass top;

a support arm for the device in claim 1;

whereby the individual could slide the head device onto the support base via the support arm, and use the support base to treat other parts of the body with the laser/LED treatments.

14. A device as in claim 1, may be used as a hair regrowth system in conjunction with:

a topical Minoxidil-Finasteride solution, suspension, or emulsion, alone, or in combination, or in other forms common or known to those skilled in art of topical and oral delivery in the amount of, but not limited to;

a 2 oz. topical mixture containing 5% Minoxidil with 25 mg. of Finasteride in a solution, suspension, or emulsion, or combination thereof, to be applied topically to the male scalp at a rate of, but not limited to, 1 ml. per application, twice daily, with a physician'"'"'s prescription; and

a topical Ketoconazole shampoo, solution, suspension, or emulsion, alone, or in combination, or in other forms common or known to those skilled in art of topical and oral delivery in the amount of, but not limited to;

a 2% topical mixture,

whereby the new hair growth can be expedited with multiple hair re-growth techniques.

16. A device as in claim 2 wherein:

each unique laser beam assembly and/or LED contains a snap in, or screw in connector, similar to that of a light bulb;

whereby the laser and/or LED modules can be easily changed in the case of a “

burn out”

or in the case of changing the wavelength being used.

17. A method for using the device of claim 9 by applying laser/LED energy to an individual'"'"'s scalp and/or ears and/or gums, including the steps of:

applying laser energy to the scalp of an individual by wearing a laser and/or LED generator(s) across the individual'"'"'s scalp in a hat-like device; and

applying laser energy to the ears of an individual by wearing a laser and/or LED generator(s) in a hat-like device that may contain snap, or screw in, or adherence with an adhesive such as Velcro/tape on, ear flaps; and

applying laser energy to the gums of an individual by wearing a laser and/or LED generator(s) in a hat-like device that may contain a snap, or screw on goose neck adjustable adapter; and

maximizing the amount of laser energy applied to the scalp, gums, and/or ears of the individual by using stationary, pulsating, and/or oscillating line, elliptical, and/or other shaped generators, spaced parallel or overlapping with each other;

whereby the entire head and/or middle and inner ears are encompassed with laser light.

18. A method as in claim 17, in another embodiment, including the additional step of:

further extending the surface area covered by the laser energy by splitting each single laser beam into multiple, substantially parallel, laser beams with a beam splitter;

whereby a large total area of scalp can be irradiated by each single laser beam.

19. A method as in claim 18, including the additional step of:

stationary, pulsating, and/or oscillating the laser beams;

whereby a higher, longer lasting light output power can be obtained.

20. A method for using the device of claim 6, for:

reducing hair loss in men and women;

reducing and eliminating dandruff in men and women;

treating loss of hair color in men and women;

increasing hair tensile strength in men and women;

stimulating new hair growth in men and women;

stimulating cellular repair in the middle and inner ear for hearing restoration, Tinnitus, and Vertigo in men and women;

stimulating cellular repair of gum tissue in men and women;

stimulating collagen production in men and women;

reducing and eliminating eczema in men and women;

reducing and eliminating psoriasis in men and women;

reducing and eliminating aging and wrinkles in men and women;

reducing and eliminating acne in men and women;

reducing and eliminating enlarged pores in men and women;

reducing and eliminating skin cancers in men and women;

reducing and eliminating stretch marks in men and women;

reducing and eliminating folliculitis in men and women;

reducing and eliminating excessive perspiration in men and women;

reducing and eliminating viral warts in men and women;

reducing and eliminating precancerous solar keratosis in men and women;

reducing and eliminating sun damaged skin in men and women;

reducing and eliminating skin ulcers in men and women;

reducing and eliminating cellulite in men and women;

reducing and eliminating damaged DNA in men and women due to environmental exposure to the sun and sunburn;

reducing scars in men and women;

treating Arthritis in men and women;

treating Bursitis in men and women;

treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in men and women;

treating headaches and neck pain in men and women;

treating tendonitis in men and women;

treating sprains in men and women;

treating swelling in men and women;

treating repetitive stress injuries in men and women;

treating TMJ pain in men and women;

treating biological and Circadian Rhythm clocks which lead to insomnia, jet lag, and immune dysfunction disorders in men and women; and

treating burns and skin wounds in men and women;

whereby these problems can be successfully treated and alleviated.

15. A portable, folding, body skin treatment chamber and system, comprising:

a folding lightweight box, large enough to house a seated individual, further comprising;

easily changeable and adjustable laser assemblies and/or Light Emitting Diodes (LED'"'"'s) attached to the walls which snap or screw into place, further comprising;

a laser beam generator(s) and/or LED generators; and

a power supply for supplying power to the laser beam generator(s) which may include but are not limited to;

batteries, solar cells, Alternate Current, car adaptor or other power sources; and

means to direct at least one laser beam and/or LED toward the skin from the laser assembly; and

a clear chair; and

a mirrored interior; and

a top that folds down around one'"'"'s neck, completely covering one'"'"'s body, except the head;

whereby the entire body of the individual can be exposed during application of energy from the laser beams to the skin.