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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8153111 | Photo-triggered release of active substances from dendrimer-photosensitizer complexes Compositions of dendrimer-photosensitizer complexes including therapeutic molecules, and methods for their synthesis and use are disclosed. The therapeutic molecules and the photosensitizers are each covalently attached to the dendrimer at its end-groups, essentiall... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7825153 | Photosensitizer formulations and their use A low concentration formulation for hydrophobic photosensitizers (PS) and method for photodynamic therapy (“PDT”) using the disclosed low concentration formulations provide for more accurate, more efficient and more convenient dosing. The inventive formulation (... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7751668 | Microstructuring of an optical waveguide for producing functional optical elements The invention relates to a method for microstructuring an optical waveguide having a first cross-sectional region with a first refractive index, a second cross-sectional region with a second refractive index, and a boundary region in the transition from the first to... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7354599 | Liposomal formulations of hydrophobic photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy Pharmaceutical liposomal formulations are described for photodynamic therapy comprising a, hydrophobic porphyrin photosensitizer, a monosaccharide and one or more synthetic phospholipids, which are stable in storage especially through freeze-drying process. The lipo... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351242 | Active endoscopic photodynamic therapy devices; systems and method An active endoscopic system is disclosed containing an electromagnetic radiation system located at the distal end of the endoscopic device allowing for variable intensity application of desired wavelengths in the application of PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT) over a broa... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7331983 | Fiber assisted irradiation system and method for biostimulation The present invention provides a system and method for improved biostimulative effect through the use of low mode/oligomode fibers to transport coherent light to a treatment site. Oligomode fibers or groups/bundles of oligomode waveguides for the relevant irradiatio... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7180922 | Safety system for focused energy applications A system and method is disclosed for improving the safety of directionally sensitive medical and industrial applications, such as laser applications, and cutting or surfacing tools. A system of electromagnetic radiation safety beam emitters and detectors is used to ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7018397 | Flexible device for topical application of PDT A waveguide and radiation delivery system is disclosed to be used in topical applications of photodynamic therapy. One preferred embodiment consists of a rectangular waveguide that delivers electromagnetic radiation to a flexible conducting sheet that can be molded ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7005623 | Autocalibrating medical diode laser system Briefly stated, the present invention discloses a novel device that automatically calibrates and adjusts the intensity, dosage, and other parameters of a radiation delivery system and radiation source based on selected or detected radiation delivery systems. Such ra... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6988380 | Method of silica optical fiber preform production A method is disclosed for the manufacture of optical fiber preforms using plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). The invention consists of a cylindrical reactor in which material such as flourine-doped silica glass is deposited on a cylindrical silica ro... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6984229 | Device and method for minimizing restenosis after angioplasty treatment A novel device and method for preventing restenosis and streamlining the angioplasty procedure. The device and method provide a fiberoptic guidewire, or, alternatively, a light-conducting catheter, to decrease the size of the angioplasty device, decrease the overall... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6975791 | Fiber laser pumping device An improved device and method to pump fiber lasers in order to enhance performance and reliability is provided. A fiber laser is bent into a coil having a moderate curvature so as to avoid radiation losses. A cladding is partly polished to produce coupling surfaces ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6953288 | SMA compatible, safe laser connector system A safe connection system for coupling radiation from radiation sources, such as lasers, into optical fibers is provided. The system prevents the accidental use of standard optical fibers with radiation sources that require fibers capable of transmitting high power o... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6951630 | Method and substance for obtaining surfaces with antimicrobial properties The present invention involves the use of photosensitizers to provide antibacterial surfaces on consumer and industrial items. This approach avoids the used of chemicals and solutions that may be toxic. The inventions also avoids the use of chemical compositions tha... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6948815 | Laser safety contact lenses Individually marked contact lenses for protection of one's eyes from harmful radiation are provided. Contact lenses are coated or treated to be absorptive or reflective to a preselected wavelength or wavelengths. The lenses contain one or more identification areas o... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6949581 | Water-soluble mono-PEGylated tetrapyrrole derivatives for photodynamic therapy and method of production Water-soluble mono-PEGylated tetrapyrrole derivatives are disclosed, having a formula given by formula 1, 2, or 3 in the specification. A method to produce the above water-soluble mono-PEGylated compounds is also disclosed, comprising an interaction of a tetrapyrrol... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6942656 | Method for accurate optical treatment of an eye's fundus A system and method is provided to accurately treat sites on an eye's retina employing computer based image generation, processing and central control means in conjunction with diode laser sources and optical fibers. The system and method accurately determine geomet... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6928839 | Method for production of silica optical fiber preforms A device and method is disclosed for manufacturing optical fiber preforms utilizing microwave plasma assisted chemical vapor deposition. Precursor gas is introduced to the face of a vertically mounted dielectric rod, and a plasma is struck by means of simultaneous e... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6918905 | Monolithic irradiation handpiece A handpiece for topical application of electromagnetic radiation is disclosed, consisting of a single monolithic transparent block covered by a semitransparent coating on the faces of the block not directed toward a treatment site. The block and coating are transpar... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6821289 | Efficacy and safety of photodynamic therapy by multiple application protocols with photosensitizers that show extended tumor retention A safer, improved method of photodynamic therapy is provided for treating diseased, hyperproliferative tissue, including cancer, psoriasis, and arthritis, using multiple, sequential administrations of a photosensitizer (PS) prior to irradiation. Preferred photosensi... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6777402 | Water-soluble porphyrin derivatives for photodynamic therapy, their use and manufacture High purity pharmaceutical-grade water-soluble porphyrin derivatives given by formula 1 or 2 in the specification, and new methods to prepare and use such porphyrin derivatives are disclosed. A preferred method comprises the steps of one- or two-step direct acidic a... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6758844 | System and method for oral treatments A system and method is disclosed for improved treatment of oral tissues using 980 nm laser radiation and a handpiece with means for concurrently delivering the laser radiation and a liquid/gas spray onto the treatment area to improve the treatment effects. Unwanted ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6724963 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing partially diffusing optical fibers The present invention provides for an apparatus and method to manufacture optical fiber in a way that produces controlled and patterned diffusion of optical radiation along its length. The novelty of the described invention is that the patterns of diffusion are prod... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6270342 | Dental laser treatment hand-piece and system A handpiece is presented which utilizes fluid channels instead of electric wiring to provide power to a treatment device. These fluid channels operate a micro-turbine generator that provides electrical energy to treatment devices. Each micro-turbine gener... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6086363 | Device and method to treat oral disease in small animals A laser system and method are described that will improve dental treatments in small animals, particularly in situations where periodontal disease has progressed to the advanced stages of periodontitis and when dental pulp is exposed by fracture or diseas... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5602386 | Optically powered remote micro devices employing fiber optics Optical energy, generated by a laser or laser diode source, is coupled into an optical fiber having core dimensions typically ranging from 5 to 200 micrometers. Overall outside dimensions of such fibers range between 50 and 500 micrometers. With such fibe... | 02/11/1997 |
