Cartridge, medical apparatus and method
AssigneePolyphotonix Limited
InventorsStuart English, Richard Anthony Kirk, Martin Neil Holland
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Abstract
A cartridge, medical apparatus and method are disclosed. The cartridge and a holding element are for operable connection with each other to form a phototherapy apparatus. The cartridge includes a radiation source for emitting radiation towards an area to be treated of a user; a mount element for positioning the radiation source in a predetermined position relative to the area to be treated; wherein the mount element comprises a locating portion configured for locating the cartridge at a predetermined position with respect to a body portion of the user.
Claims16
A cartridge for operable connection with a holding device to form a phototherapy apparatus, the cartridge comprising:
- a radiation source for emitting radiation towards an area to be treated of a user;
- a mount element for positioning the radiation source in a predetermined position relative to the area to be treated;
- wherein the mount element comprises a locating portion configured for locating the cartridge at a predetermined position with respect to a body portion of the user.
A holding element for operable connection with a cartridge to form a phototherapy apparatus, the holding element comprising:
- a body portion arranged to hold a cartridge for emitting radiation towards an area to be treated of a user;
- a securing element for securing the holding element against the user;
- a locating portion configured for locating the holding element at a predetermined position with respect to a body portion of the user.
An assembly comprising:
- a cartridge comprising a radiation source for emitting radiation towards an area to be treated of a user;
- a mount element for holding the radiation source;
- wherein the mount element comprises a locating portion configured for locating the cartridge at a predetermined position with respect to a body portion of the user;
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- a holding element for operable connection with the cartridge, comprising a body portion arranged to hold the cartridge in a predetermined position relative to the area to be treated, a securing element for securing the holding element against the user, and a locating portion configured for locating the holding element at a predetermined position with respect to the body portion of the user.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.