Therapy device and system and method for reducing harmful exposure to electromagnetic radiation
AssigneeSyneron Beauty Inc.
InventorJohn Kennedy
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Abstract
The invention is directed to a therapy device, including a body, an energy source disposed on the body for emitting a desired wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, and a proximity sensor for sensing proximity of the device to a desired surface. Also disclosed are a material dispensing system disposed on the body for dispensing a desired material for use with the device and accessories and compositions used with the therapy device, including interchangeable energy source-containing heads and interchangeable material containers. Methods for using the therapy device are also disclosed.
Claims67
A therapy device for delivering electromagnetic radiation comprising:
- a) an energy source for emitting a desired wavelength of electromagnetic radiation;
- b) a proximity sensor for sensing proximity of the device to a desired surface, said sensor signaling said energy source to activate or deactivate said emission of electromagnetic radiation in accordance with the proximity to said surface.
A faceplate for a therapy device comprising
- a substrate for supporting an energy source;
- a proximity sensor for sensing proximity of the faceplate to a desired surface, said sensor sending a signal to activate or deactivate said energy source in accordance with the proximity to said surface;
- a mount for attaching said substrate to a body;
- said body housing a control mechanism for controlling said energy source.
A method for controlling a therapy device having an energy source for emitting radiation, a proximity sensor for sensing proximity to a desired surface and a controller that is operably connected to the energy source;
- said method comprising the steps of:
- receiving, at the controller, a signal from the proximity sensor in respect to the proximity of the device to the desired surface;
- and
- controlling the energy source in accordance with the signal from the proximity sensor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.