DEVICE COMBINING LASER TECHNOLOGY WITH OZONE AND ITS USE IN A METHOD TO TREAT FUNGAL INFECTIONS

Abstract

A device combining laser technology with ozone and its use in a method to treat fungal infections is provided. The invention relates to a device to apply laser technology at different wavelengths in combination with ozone in a gaseous state. To do so it uses a plurality of laser emitters arranged in an electronic board, the light from which is radiated on a treatment chamber where a sealed bag containing the affected limb is introduced, and which is pumped with a pre-established concentration of ozone by means of an ozone generating system. The device is used as an effective method to treat fungal infections.

Claims

1. A device combining laser technology with ozone, comprising: a laser system comprising a plurality of laser emitters arranged in an electronic board, an ozone generating system, a bag wherein the ozone is concentrated.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the laser system is located in the upper part of a treatment chamber.

3. The device according to claim 1, wherein the laser system comprises laser emitters which emit at wavelengths from 350 nm to 480 nm, and laser emitters which emit at wavelengths from 590 nm to 750 nm.

4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the ozone generating system comprises a component fixing tray, a device oxygen inlet connector, and a device ozone outlet female connector.

5. The device according to claim 1, wherein the component fixing tray comprises an ozone generator, solenoid valves, a vacuum pump, an ozone destructor, power sources, and printed circuit boards to control said components.

6. The device according to claim 1, wherein the bag comprises a connector located on one side of the bag which is joined to a connecting tube having a bag ozone inlet male connector at its opposite end.

7. The device according to claim 1, wherein the bag comprises a textile fixing structure.

8. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a screen controlled by a microprocessor.

9. The device according to claim 1, further comprising an emergency button.

10. (canceled)

11. A method of treating fungal infections comprising using the device of claim 1 by inserting a limb in need of treatment into the bag and pumping a pre-established concentration of ozone by the ozone generating system.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] For the purpose of aiding to better understand the invention, a set of drawings is attached in which one embodiment has been depicted with an illustrative and non-limiting character.

[0031] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the device without the bag, prior to use, in which the device ozone outlet female connector cover is closed.

[0032] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the device without the bag, prior to use, in which the device ozone outlet female connector cover is open.

[0033] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the back of the device wherein the medicinal oxygen inlet connector is located.

[0034] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the device with the bag connected to the device ozone outlet for it to be used.

[0035] FIG. 5 shows a vertical section of the device during use with the bag connected to the device ozone outlet and introduced into the treatment chamber with the laser system activated.

[0036] FIG. 6 shows a front view of the electronic board and the laser emitters, showing the arrangement of each of the types of device laser emitters. It also illustrates the emission rays of each type of laser emitter.

[0037] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the bag with a closing element and the connecting tube attached.

[0038] These figures reference the following set of elements: [0039] 1. Device [0040] 2. Treatment chamber [0041] 3. Component fixing tray [0042] 4. Bag [0043] 5. Bag textile fixing structure [0044] 6. Sealing connector [0045] 7. Bag connecting tube [0046] 8. Bag ozone inlet male connector [0047] 9. Device ozone outlet female connector [0048] 10. Device ozone outlet female connector cover [0049] 11. Emergency button [0050] 12. Screen [0051] 13. Electronic board [0052] 14. Laser emitters [0053] 15. On/off button [0054] 16. Device oxygen inlet connector

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0055] In view of the aforementioned drawings, and according to the adopted numbering, an example of a preferred embodiment of the invention can be observed, which comprises the parts and elements listed and described below.

[0056] FIGS. 1 to 3 show the device (1), without the bag (4), depicting the treatment chamber (2) and the main elements of the ozone generating system: the component fixing tray (3), the device oxygen inlet connector (16) and the device ozone outlet female connector (9).

[0057] The upper part of the device (1) housing has a screen (12) controlled by a microprocessor to set the parameters of treatment duration, ozone concentration, laser emitter wavelength and application sequence, based on the user's requirements.

[0058] At the back of the device (1) there is an oxygen inlet connector (16), while at the front of the device (1) there is an ozone outlet female connector (9).

[0059] The component fixing tray (3) houses an ozone generator, solenoid valves, a vacuum pump, an ozone destructor, power sources, and printed circuit boards to control said components.

[0060] When the bag ozone inlet male connector (8) and the device ozone outlet female connector (9) are not connected, the cover (10) is kept closed to protect the device ozone outlet female connector (9) from potential damage.

[0061] The sides of the device incorporate an emergency button (11) on one side to stop any ozone generation or laser emission in the event of an electrical failure and/or ozone leak, and an on/off button (15) for the device (1) on the other side.

[0062] As can be observed in FIGS. 4 and 5, the device (1) has a laser emission system formed by a plurality of laser emitters (14) arranged in an electronic board (13) located above the treatment chamber (2), a component fixing tray (3), and a bag (4) connected to the device (1) by means of connectors (8,9) and a tube (7). Said tube (7) is connected to the bag (4) by means of a sealing connector (6) which is heat sealed to the bag (4).

[0063] The bag (4) has a textile fixing structure (5) which allows the bag to be fixed to the user, thereby preventing ozone leaks.

[0064] As can be observed in FIG. 5, the laser emitters (14) are fixed, arranged in a grid on the electronic board (13) located in the upper part of the treatment chamber (2) in order to radiate the user's entire hand or foot, such that the average energy density is the same at all points of the treatment chamber (2).

[0065] In more detail, FIG. 6 illustrates the preferred arrangement of the emitters in the electronic board (13). It can be observed that there are two types of emitters: [0066] Laser emitters (14a) with an emission range from 350 nm to 480 nm, and [0067] laser emitters (14b) with an emission range from 590 nm to 750 nm,
which are combined together to obtain homogeneous dispersion throughout the treatment chamber (2).

[0068] FIG. 7 illustrates the bag (4) where the ozone is concentrated, which has a textile fixing structure (5) to prevent leaks, and a connecting tube (7) between the bag ozone inlet male connector (8) and a sealing connector (6) for the bag where the ozone is introduced.

[0069] After clearly describing the invention, it should be noted that the aforementioned particular embodiments are susceptible to changes in some details, provided that such changes do not alter the fundamental principle and essence of the device.