Laser generator for medical treatment
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1. A laser generator, comprising:
- an electronic modulator that is configured to generate one of a continuous non-pulsed signal or a pulsed signal including a wavelength in a specified range;
a laser unit that is configured to generate a laser, wherein the laser unit is coupled to the electronic modulator such that the laser generator outputs a laser that is one of a continuous non-pulsed laser power output or a pulsed laser power output, wherein the laser power output includes a wavelength in the specified range;
an electronic timer controller that is configured to be activated during operation of the laser unit and operable to limit delivery time of the laser; and
a watchdog circuit that is configured to terminate the laser power output that is output by the laser generator by interrupting power source to the laser unit in response to a determination that the electronic timer controller has failed.
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Abstract
A laser generator for laser therapy in the treatment of pain conditions by selective destruction of nociceptive or pain nerves, where a laser generator that generates a continuous and pulsed wavelength that is transmitted fiber-optically through a laser fiber within a spinal needle to contact areas within a body where pain nerves require destruction through optical absorption of laser energy by pain nerves without affecting other types of nerves or surrounding tissues. The laser generator can be used for treatment in humans, small animals and also large animals, which can receive pain relief without adverse effects.
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1. A laser generator, comprising:
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an electronic modulator that is configured to generate one of a continuous non-pulsed signal or a pulsed signal including a wavelength in a specified range; a laser unit that is configured to generate a laser, wherein the laser unit is coupled to the electronic modulator such that the laser generator outputs a laser that is one of a continuous non-pulsed laser power output or a pulsed laser power output, wherein the laser power output includes a wavelength in the specified range; an electronic timer controller that is configured to be activated during operation of the laser unit and operable to limit delivery time of the laser; and a watchdog circuit that is configured to terminate the laser power output that is output by the laser generator by interrupting power source to the laser unit in response to a determination that the electronic timer controller has failed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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