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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186864 | Light source device A light source device includes an excitation light source which generates excitation light, a fluorescent member containing a fluorescent substance which absorbs the excitation light to generate fluorescence, an emitting side optical member which is provided on an e... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8132949 | Film illumination system An illuminator film system may include one or more pre-cut sections of optical film applied to a waveguide to allow light to exit the waveguide through the film in a predetermined manner. The one or more pre-cut sections may be removed and reapplied during a procedu... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8083389 | Medical examination apparatus A medical examination apparatus is provided. The examination apparatus includes an examination area in which an examinee is examined using an imaging device. The examination apparatus includes at least one planar lighting device emitting homogeneous light via its li... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7922378 | Medical illumination unit A medical illumination unit (1) has an LED chip (15) and a rod-shaped body (5) with a proximal end (11) and a distal end (7). A distal hollow section (9) begins before the distal end (7) and reaches the distal end ( | 04/12/2011 |
| 7914191 | Surgical instrument docking device Described herein is a surgical instrument that includes a tubular member having first and second opposite ends and a longitudinal axis, an instrument dock extending from the first end of the tubular member that includes an opening for receiving a rod, and a light so... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7837372 | Variable intensity endoilluminator A variable intensity endoilluminator system is disclosed, one embodiment comprising: a light source for providing a light beam; an optical cable, optically coupled to the light source for receiving and transmitting the light beam; a handpiece, operably coupled to th... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7832914 | Auxiliary positioning device for ultrasonic apparatus An auxiliary positioning device for an ultrasonic apparatus is disclosed herein, which is installed on an ultrasonic probe. The auxiliary positioning device includes a fixing member, an adjusting member being flexible and coupled with the fixing member at one end th... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7824089 | Gradient index surgical illuminator A gradient index wide-angle illuminator is disclosed, one embodiment comprising: a light source for providing a light beam; an optical cable, optically coupled to the light source for receiving and transmitting the light beam; a handpiece, operably coupled to the op... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7802909 | Multifunctional medical examination instrument Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a medical instrument used for conducting eye, ear, mouth examinations of a patient. The instrument is connectable with a remote power supply. In an exemplified embodiment, instrument comprises an elongated, rigid body defi... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7726863 | Medical handle device and illumination apparatus A medical handle device having an illumination apparatus with at least one optical semiconductor component and a method for manufacturing such a hand-held device are displayed. It is proposed that in order to adapt the hand-held device to the specific requirements o... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7712940 | Light source unit A light source unit includes a light source including a light emitting portion, a light source holding member holding the light source, a light transmission member including an incident portion wherein light from the light emitting portion is to enter the incident p... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7686492 | Film illumination system An illuminator film system may include one or more pre-cut sections of optical film applied to a waveguide to allow light to exit the waveguide through the film in a predetermined manner. The one or more pre-cut sections may be removed and reapplied during a procedu... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7665875 | Articulating dental operatory light An articulating dental operatory light having an electrically powered light source and a mounting assembly with at least a ball and socket joint, and optionally an additional joint, for multi-axial and multi-directional positioning and adjusting of the lamp head ass... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7654716 | Enhanced visualization illumination system A first light source producing a first light beam with a first intensity and a second light source producing a second light beam with a second intensity. A light filter device receives the first light beam and transmits a filtered portion of the first light beam. A ... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7618177 | Multi-fiber variable intensity wide-angle illuminator An illuminator and surgical illumination system are disclosed, one embodiment of the surgical illumination system comprising: a light source for providing a light beam; an optical cable, optically coupled to the light source for receiving and transmitting the light ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7422356 | Light emitting device A light emitting device, comprises at least: a light emitting element; a wavelength conversion member for converting the wavelength of light from the light emitting element; a bendable light guide member for guiding light from the light emitting element to the wavel... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7374318 | Lighted tubing Lighted tubing includes an elongate wall and a light source. The elongate wall defines an interior channel. A conductor may be positioned adjacent to and extending from the light source to conduct light produced by the light source along the wall. A method of securi... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7371066 | Illuminated dental examination instrument An intraoral dental instrument includes an elongate handle or body and a mirror that is releasably attachable to a distal end thereof. An LED housing disposed in the handle proximate a light entrance surface of the mirror includes a housing body sized to retain at l... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7331698 | Illumination device and medical imaging and examination device having an illumination device An illumination device (1,10,20,41) for illuminating an examination room (33) of an imaging medical examination device (31) has illuminants (7,21,55), which emit light when energized and can be electrically connected to a power source via... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7314300 | Fiber optic surgical headlight system A kit, or family, of interchangeable headlamp parts for a headlight system is provided that enables illuminated light spots of different sizes and/or different light distribution styles to be produced. The headlight system includes a headband, a headlamp mounted on ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7290940 | Fiber tip detector apparatus and related methods A system and method are described for controlling acceptance of a fiber connector. A configurable adapter is employed for connecting fiber connectors to a laser housing. A specific version of the adapter permits connecting both general-purpose and specific-purpose f... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7290915 | Light coupling assembly A light coupling assembly that couples a light source to a light conducting system attached to a medical instrument so that light from the light source is transmitted to a surgical site. The light coupling assembly according to the present invention includes a membe... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7273369 | Curing light The present invention relates to a curing light suitable for curing light curable dental composite materials. The curing light device has a light module housing having at least one heat sink located therein. The heat sink has at least two mounting platforms arranged... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270439 | Compact lighting system attachable to a surgical tool and method of use thereof A compact, self-contained lighting system is attachable to a surgical tool to enable a user to selectively direct light at a site where the tool is to be applied. The system has a power unit that may contain rechargeable power cells, a malleable electrical connectio... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261558 | Electromagnetic radiation emitting toothbrush and dentifrice system A cleaning and whitening system for teeth having an electromagnetic radiation emitting toothbrush and a dentifrice with a photosensitive agent is disclosed. The toothbrush has a cleaning surface, such as bristles. The toothbrush is also adapted to direct electromagn... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7244253 | Energy application with cooling A method for applying energy to biological tissue. An electromagnetic energy source is directed to apply the energy to a region of the tissue, so as to ablate a portion of the tissue in the region. Preferably, cooling of tissue in the region is initiated subsequent ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7229200 | Light conductive rod elements and light-delivery tool including a base for introducing light into a light conductive rod element A light-conductive rod element includes a solid rod-shaped body having a side surface extending along a longitudinal rod axis between a first light-input end and a second light-redirecting end. The rod element is fabricated from a material exhibiting a refractive in... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7160013 | Medical diagnostic device A medical diagnostic device with illumination, wherein the device is composed of a handle or the like in which the batteries are received and of a head which is placed on the handle. The switching transformer is arranged in a sleeve which is insertable into the hand... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7147653 | Pad like device for use during phototherapy treatment A pad like device adapted to be placed over a phototherapy light source contains a medium that provides a comfortable support for a patient during phototherapy treatment and allows a portion of the light emitted by the light source to pass through the pad for photot... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144249 | Device for dental care and whitening A dental device for exposing teeth to electromagnetic radiation includes a carrier and at least one source of electromagnetic radiation attached to the carrier and oriented so that the electromagnetic radiation is emitted from the source to a surface of a tooth. The... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7144248 | Device for oral UV photo-therapy Skin disorders such as, for example, atopic dermatitis, dyshidrosis, eczema, lichen planus, psoriasis, and vitiligo, are treated by applying high doses of ultraviolet light to diseased regions of a patient's skin. The dosage exceeds 1 MED as determined for the parti... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140761 | Application handpiece with lamp of novel shape An essentially u-shaped discharge lamp (13) comprises a gaz fill and a pair of electrodes (15) at its ends. The lamp (13) way be comprised in a handpiece (1) for treating a surface by means of electromagnetic radiation. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7134763 | Illumination for coaxial variable spot headlight A surgical headlight that includes a small housing containing an LED white light source and light transmission elements including a fiber optic rod and lenses. The headlight housing is attached to a device worn by a surgeon. The LED provides a high intensity, light ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7091416 | Cover assembly for video monitor A cover assembly for enclosing data connections on a monitor that is mounted to a tubular support arm that has data cables extending therethrough. The cover assembly includes a sleeve surrounding a portion of the tubular support arm. The sleeve defines a passage bet... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087014 | Endoscope system having an auxiliary lighting device An endoscope system includes an endoscope having an insertion tube; a main light source; an auxiliary light source; and a fiber-optic light guide provided in the insertion tube, the fiber-optic light guide being provided with an incident end face which selectively f... | 08/08/2006 |
| RE39162 | Illumination assembly for dental and medical applications A small, lightweight, high intensity illumination assembly for use in dental and medical applications. The illumination assembly includes attachment means for removable attachment to headgear such as eyeglasses, face shields, or headbands, and lenses, loupes, and bi... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7052167 | Therapeutic devices and methods for applying therapy Therapeutic devices and methods for applying therapy. In an exemplary embodiment, a therapeutic device generally includes one or more light sources for emitting therapeutic light. The therapeutic device can also include means for applying hot therapy and/or cold the... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7052158 | Intravenous drip component illumination device A single intravenous drip components illumination device containing a source of light that can illuminate IV bags or bottles, drip chambers and tubing. The directed light of the light source provides adequate lighting for use of the invention in unlit or dimly lit s... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7040795 | Fiber optic Christmas tree stand A Christmas tree stand has a base for supporting the stand above a ground level and a shell having a lateral surface. The shell is disposed atop the base so as to define an inner volume and the shell houses electrical components within the inner volume. The shell ha... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7027153 | Dermoscopy epiluminescence device employing multiple color illumination sources The present invention provides a hand held dermoscopy epiluminescense device having a generally circular optical magnification lens incorporated into the housing of the device. A lighting array provides the light necessary for medical examination of the skin. The li... | 04/11/2006 |
