Microdermabrasion system upgrade kit

• US 8,986,323 B2
• Filed: 08/22/2008
• Issued: 03/24/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 08/22/2008
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Emed Incorporated (Brady Corporation)
• Original Assignee: Envy Medical, Inc. (Abbvie Incorporated)
• Inventors: Boone, N. Brendon III, Hantash, Basil M., Karasiuk, Kenneth B.
• Primary Examiner(s): SHI, KATHERINE MENGLIN
• Application Number:
  US12/197,075
• Publication Number:
  US 20100049210A1
• Time in Patent Office: 2,405 Days
• Field of Search: 606/127, 606/128, 606131-133, 604/289, 604/290, 604/313, 301/234.5, 451/344, 451/356, 451/659, 206/438, 206/471, 206/564
• US Class Current: 606/131
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/32 Surgical cutting instruments A61B18/042 takes precedence; suture cutters A61B17/0467; instruments for ligaturing or cutting A61B17/128; instruments for rupturing the amniotic membrane A61B17/4208; specially adapted knives for eye surgery A61F9/0133
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/545 using a stream or spray of abrasive particles
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/320004 abrasive
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/320012 Brushes

Abstract

A microdermabrasion system upgrade kit includes a plurality of couplers from which a user may choose one or more couplers in order to connect the upgrade kit to a vacuum source of an existing microdermabrasion system. In an implementation, the upgrade kit includes a power socket that the user can plug the vacuum source into.

Claims

1. A microdermabrasion system upgrade kit comprising:

a container, comprising a plurality of couplers, wherein a first and second coupler have a first end with the same coupler diameter, and a second end of the first coupler has a different diameter than a second end of the second coupler;

a console comprising a power socket that is capable of outputting power, a first switch, coupled to a supply line providing power,

a second switch, coupled between the supply line and the power socket, and

a second switch control circuit, coupled to the supply line and the second switch,

wherein the second switch control controls the second switch such that in a first mode, the second switch passes power from the supply line to the power socket, and in a second mode, the second switch disconnects power from the supply line to the power socket, and

while in the second mode, the second switch control circuit is supplied with power passing through the first switch; and

a microdermabrasion hand piece, coupled to the console, comprising;

a replaceable abrasive tip having a surface bonded with abrasive particles to form an abrasive surface;

at least one fluid output opening having an outer edge at a first position outside a periphery of the abrasive surface; and

at least one fluid input opening having an outer edge at a second position outside a periphery of the abrasive surface, wherein the second position is a greater distance away from the abrasive surface than the first position.

2. The kit of claim 1 wherein the fluid input opening couples to a first passageway, the fluid output opening couples to a second passageway, and the first passageway has a greater diameter than the second passageway.

3. The kit of claim 1 wherein the fluid input opening couples to a first tubular passageway, the fluid output opening couples to a second tubular passageway, and the first and second tubular passageways share a common center axis.

4. The kit of claim 1 wherein the fluid input opening couples to a first tubular passageway, the fluid output opening couples to a second tubular passageway, and the second passageway is within the first passageway.

5. The kit of claim 1 wherein fluid deposited on the abrasive tip from the one fluid output opening is capable of being drawn into the one fluid input opening from at least two different directions, opposite of one another.

6. The kit of claim 1 wherein fluid deposited on the abrasive tip from the one fluid output opening is capable of being drawn into the one fluid input opening from at least two different directions, transverse to one another.

7. The kit of claim 1 wherein fluid deposited on the abrasive tip from the one fluid output opening is drawn into the one fluid input opening without passing through a porous material.

8. The kit of claim 1 wherein fluid from the one fluid output opening is placed on the abrasive surface without passing through the abrasive surface.

9. The kit of claim 1 wherein the one fluid input opening encircles the abrasive surface.

10. The kit of claim 1 comprising:

a second fluid input opening having an outer edge at a third position outside a periphery of the abrasive surface, wherein the third position is a greater distance away from the abrasive surface than the first position, and the third position is on an opposite side of the abrasive surface from the second position.

11. The microdermabrasion system upgrade kit of claim 1 wherein the microdermabrasion system upgrade kit does not comprise a vacuum pump.

12. The microdermabrasion system upgrade kit of claim 1 wherein when the first coupler is removed from the container and coupled in series with a vacuum line coupled to the microdermabrasion hand piece, the second coupler is not coupled to the vacuum line in series or in parallel.

13. The microdermabrasion system upgrade kit of claim 1 wherein the first and second ends of the first and second couplers comprise male fittings that can be inserted into vacuum tubing.

14. The microdermabrasion system upgrade kit of claim 1 wherein the replaceable abrasive tip is a first replaceable abrasive tip and can be removed from the microdermabrasion hand piece and replaced with a second replaceable abrasive tip comprising abrasive bristles.

15. The microdermabrasion system upgrade kit of claim 1 wherein the abrasive surface of the replaceable abrasive tip is relatively planar.

16. A microdermabrasion system upgrade kit comprising:

a container, comprising a plurality of couplers, wherein a first and second coupler have a first end with the same coupler diameter, and a second end of the first coupler has a different diameter than a second end of the second coupler;

a console comprising a power socket that is capable of outputting power;

a first switch, coupled to a supply line supplying power;

a second switch, coupled between the supply line and the power socket;

a security circuit, coupled to the supply line and the second switch, and a vacuum tube input line having a diameter to fit the first ends of the first and second couplers,

wherein the security circuit controls an operation of the second switch, and in a first mode, the second switch couples power from the supply line to the power socket, and in a second mode, the second switch disconnects power from the supply line to the power socket, and

while in the second mode, the security circuit is supplied with power passing through the first switch; and

a microdermabrasion hand piece, coupled to the console and the vacuum tube input line.

17. The kit of claim 16 wherein the container comprises a base member, a reclosable lid, and a tray that fits in the base member, the tray having a first cavity to hold the first coupler and a second cavity to hold the second coupler.

18. The kit of claim 17 wherein in the tray, adjacent to the first cavity is first label and adjacent to the second cavity is a second label, different from the first label.

19. The kit of claim 16 comprising an instruction manual and video disc, wherein the video disc has a video presentation showing how to connect the console to a vacuum pump external to the console.

20. The microdermabrasion system upgrade kit of claim 16 wherein the microdermabrasion system upgrade kit does not comprise a vacuum pump.

21. A microdermabrasion system upgrade kit comprising:

a container, comprising a plurality of couplers, wherein a first and second coupler have a first end with the same coupler diameter, and a second end of the first coupler has a different diameter than a second end of the second coupler;

a console housing comprising a power socket that is capable of outputting power, a first switch, coupled to a supply line supplying power, a second switch, coupled between the supply line and the power socket, and a second switch control circuit, coupled to the supply line and the second switch, wherein the second switch control circuit controls the second switch such that in a first mode, the second switch passes power from the supply line to the power socket, and in a second mode, the second switch disconnects power from the supply line to the power socket, and while in the second mode, the second switch control circuit is supplied with power passing through the first switch, wherein the console housing does not include a vacuum pump; and

a microdermabrasion hand piece, coupled to the console housing.

22. The kit of claim 21 wherein turning on the first switch turns on a vacuum pump pressure display of the console and the power socket.

23. The kit of claim 21 wherein an enclosure of the console has dimensions which are insufficient for housing a vacuum pump.

24. The kit of claim 21 wherein an enclosure of the console does not have a forced air output vent that is coupled to the hand piece.

25. The kit of claim 21 comprising an instruction manual and video disc, wherein the video disc has a video presentation showing how to connect the console to a vacuum pump external to the console.

26. A microdermabrasion system upgrade kit comprising:

a container, comprising a plurality of couplers, wherein a first and second coupler have a first end with the same coupler diameter, and a second end of the first coupler has a different diameter than a second end of the second coupler;

a console comprising a power socket that is capable of outputting power, and a first switch, coupled to a supply line supplying power, wherein the microdermabrasion system upgrade kit does not include a vacuum pump;

a microdermabrasion hand piece, coupled to the console,

wherein turning on the first switch turns on a vacuum pump pressure display of the console and the power socket,

wherein the console comprises;

a second switch, coupled between the supply line and the power socket, and

a second switch control circuit, coupled to the supply line and the second switch,

wherein the second switch control circuit controls the second switch such that in a first mode, the second switch passes power from the supply line to the power socket, and in a second mode, the second switch disconnects power from the supply line to the power socket, and

while in the second mode, the second switch control circuit is supplied with power passing through the first switch.

27. A microdermabrasion system upgrade kit comprising:

a container, comprising a plurality of couplers, wherein a first and second coupler have a first end with the same coupler diameter, and a second end of the first coupler has a different diameter than a second end of the second coupler;

a console comprising a power socket that is capable of outputting power, a first switch, coupled to a supply line supplying power, a second switch, coupled between the supply line and the power socket, and a second switch control circuit, coupled to the supply line and the second switch,

wherein the second switch control circuit controls the second switch such that in a first mode, the second switch passes power from the supply line to the power socket, and in a second mode, the second switch disconnects power from the supply line to the power socket,

while in the second mode, the second switch control circuit is supplied with power passing through the first switch, and

the microdermabrasion system upgrade kit does not include a vacuum pump; and

a microdermabrasion hand piece, coupled to the console.

28. The microdermabrasion system upgrade kit of claim 27 wherein a housing of the console does not include the vacuum pump.