A61N2005/0667

Apparatus, method, and system for selectively effecting and/or killing bacteria

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide an apparatus and method for generating at least one radiation. The exemplary apparatus and/or method can selectively kill and/or affect at least one bacteria. For example, a radiation source first arrangement can be provided which is configured to generate at least one radiation having one or more wavelengths provided in a range of about 190 nanometers (nm) to about 230 nm, and at least one second arrangement can be provided which is configured to prevent the at least one radiation from having any wavelength that is outside of the range.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR OCULAR LASER THERAPY
20230226372 · 2023-07-20 ·

Near-infrared/Mid-infrared lasers are used to de-claudicate glaucomatous tissue, translocate extra-ocular muscles, thermally pulsate palpebrae, and penileate/vasodilate superficial/epi-scleral membranes for dmg delivery. Diffractive optic element-mediated laser patterns may irradiate eye tissues under pulsed or continuous wave regimes with programmable durations and sequences for efficient treatments while minimizing adverse effects.

Optical Filter Material for Skin Treatments
20230017021 · 2023-01-19 ·

A material for controlling light incident beneficial for treating skin conditions, wherein the material is arranged in a grid structure, wherein the grid structure is configured to have at least one grid portion, which includes one or more layers, wherein the at least one grid portion is configured in the article or apparatus to target an area of skin for treatment, the one or more layers of the at least one grid portion include at least one filter layer, configured to block light incident within a target wavelength range, based on filter layer material, which blocks light within the target range associated with a skin treatment, of each respective layer of the portion of the grid structure, wherein the filter layer is attached to the grid structure at the portion and configured to pass the at least one wavelength to treat an area of skin; and a protective layer, different from the at least one filtering grid portion of the grid structure, for reducing skin exposure to at least one of harmful light and non-beneficial light, by blocking at least one of harmful and non-beneficial wavelengths of the light passing through the filter layer material.

WEARABLE SELECTIVE BIOPHOTON REFLECTOR
20230218918 · 2023-07-13 · ·

A wearable device that selectively reflects biophotons emitted naturally from the user's body back into the body, achieving beneficial health effects similar to low-level laser therapy without requiring an external laser device. Illustrative wavelengths that may be reflected may include 550 nm, 630 nm, 632 nm, 660 nm, 694 nm, 810 nm, and 980 nm. Radiation of wavelength 810 nm in particular has been shown to affect mitochondrial energy production. The device may be worn for example as a bracelet or pendant. Internal components may include one or more filters to select the desired wavelengths, and a parabolic mirror to reflect these selected wavelengths back into the body. Some embodiments may also include a polarizer so that reflected waves are polarized.

Systems and methods to provide circadian impact

Certain examples involve controlling a circadian impact of a lighting system. For instance, a lighting system includes a first lighting fixture. The first lighting fixture includes at least one lighting element to illuminate a first space and a first controller to control a first light output of the at least one lighting element. Additionally, the lighting system includes a first background circadian system that provides a first modifying factor to the first controller of the first lighting fixture. The first modifying factor is associated with a first circadian impact profile that specifies a first circadian impact level in the first space. Further, the first controller of the first lighting fixture controls the first light output based on the first modifying factor.

BODY IRRADIATING DEVICE
20220379136 · 2022-12-01 · ·

The invention relates to a body irradiating device, in particular for irradiating a body of a person or a part of a body of a person, in particular with cosmetically and hygienically useful radiation, comprising a radiation source with a base and at least one first LED chip which can emit a first radiation spectrum with a first radiation peak and at least one second LED chip which can emit a second radiation spectrum with a second radiation peak differing from the first radiation peak. A body irradiating device allowing the radiation spectrum of more than one LED chip to be combined and uniformly supplied to the human body is achieved in that the first LED chip and the second LED chip are arranged below a common lens in an LED package and can be controlled separately.

DEVICE AND METHOD TO ACTIVATE CELL STRUCTURES BY MEANS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY
20220370820 · 2022-11-24 ·

A stimulation system includes an energy source, an electronics unit with a controller, and an actuator that is coupled with the electronics unit and/or the energy source. The actuator emits electromagnetic waves for stimulation of genetically manipulated tissue. The electronics unit is disposed in a housing. The stimulation system is configured for at least temporary implantation in a human or animal body. The controller controls the stimulation of tissue in the body by way of the electromagnetic waves emitted by the actuator. A selector of the stimulation system selects the area of the said tissue for stimulation. The selector includes a masking device for masking certain areas of the tissue, so that an intensity of the stimulation for the masked areas is reduced or equal to zero.

SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING AND REGULATING HARMFUL BLUE LIGHT EXPOSURE FROM DIGITAL DEVICES
20220366870 · 2022-11-17 ·

The present disclosure describes a wellness application for digital usage comprising at least one software program that identifies the level of high energy visible light reduction provided by the thin film; and a dosimeter for sending data about ionizing radiation to the software. The software tracks the total time of device usage and determines wherein the software, based on a dosimeter measurement received from the dosimeter, communicates with at least one processor to execute at least one of: determine a notification for reducing exposure to high energy visible blue light about divide user interface, and adjust the display output by at least one of adjusting a color contrast and brightness, taking into account the level of visible light coverage and total time of device usage.

Device and/or method for treating diseases of the skin, glands, mucosae, connective tissue, nerves and/or horny tissue

The disclosure relates to a device and a method for the treatment of diseases of the skin, glands, mucousae, connective tissue, nerves and/or horny tissue. The device is adapted for the treatment of diseases of the skin, glands, mucousae, connective tissue, nerves and/or horny tissue and has at least one applicator, which applicator is arranged outside the device housing; at least one radio wave module, which radio wave module is adapted to generate an adjustable electromagnetic radiation with a variable frequency or with at least one constant frequency with an adjustable variable or at least one adjustable constant intensity.

Method and apparatus for managing photophobia and migraine photophobia

Apparatus and methods for producing narrow-band radiation in the green region of the visible spectrum are described. The narrow-band radiation may be used to aid subjects experiencing photophobia. In some cases, subjects may experience a reduction in pain (e.g., migraine photophobia) when using the narrow-band radiation.