Phototreatment device for use with coolants and topical substances
First Claim
1. A container configured for replaceable coupling to a phototreatment device having an indicator detector system, comprising:
- a container housing defining at least one compartment therein;
a substance contained in the compartment;
a container connector for coupling the container to the phototreatment device;
the housing and the compartment being capable of coupling to the phototreatment device to permit communication between the container and the device; and
an indicator coupled to the container, wherein the indicator is capable of being detected by the detector system so as to determine an aspect of at least one of the container and the substance.
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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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31 Claims
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1. A container configured for replaceable coupling to a phototreatment device having an indicator detector system, comprising:
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a container housing defining at least one compartment therein; a substance contained in the compartment; a container connector for coupling the container to the phototreatment device; the housing and the compartment being capable of coupling to the phototreatment device to permit communication between the container and the device; and an indicator coupled to the container, wherein the indicator is capable of being detected by the detector system so as to determine an aspect of at least one of the container and the substance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A container configured for replaceable coupling to a phototreatment device having an indicator detector system, comprising:
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a container housing defining at least one compartment therein; a substance contained in the compartment, wherein the substance further comprises a marker; the housing and the compartment being capable of coupling to the phototreatment device to permit communication between the container and the device; and an indicator coupled to the container, wherein the indicator is capable of being detected by the detector system so as to determine an aspect of at least one of the container and the substance. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26)
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27. A container configured for replaceable coupling to a phototreatment device having an indicator detector system, comprising:
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a container housing defining at least one compartment therein, wherein the at least one compartment further comprises a first compartment and a second compartment, the first compartment adapted to couple to a tissue, and the second compartment adapted to couple to a heat dissipating element in the phototreatment device; a substance contained in the compartment; the housing and the compartment being capable of coupling to the phototreatment device to permit communication between the container and the device; and an indicator coupled to the container, wherein the indicator is capable of being detected by the detector system so as to determine an aspect of at least one of the container and the substance.
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28. A method of operating a phototreatment device comprising:
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coupling a container of an adjuvant substance to a phototreatment device, the container having at least one indicator coupled to the container; evaluating the indicator to determine an aspect of at least one of the container and the substance; and enabling operation of the phototreatment device if the evaluation is acceptable. - View Dependent Claims (29)
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30. A phototreatment system for use with a substance including a marker, comprising:
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a radiation source to effect a phototreatment on a region of skin tissue; an applicator configured and arranged to deposit the substance including the marker in at least a portion of the region; and a detector assembly to detect the marker and to selectively activate the radiation source based on marker detection.
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31. A container configured for replaceable coupling to a phototreatment device having an indicator detector system, comprising:
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a container housing defining at least one compartment therein; a substance contained in the compartment; the housing and the compartment being capable of coupling to the phototreatment device to permit communication between the container and the device; and an indicator coupled to the container, wherein the indicator is capable of being detected by the detector system so as to determine an aspect of at least one of the container and the substance, wherein the aspect of at least one of the container and the substance indicates appropriate coupling of the container to the phototreatment device.
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