Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 57
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising: at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm; and at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; said radiation sources being arranged such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
103 words
A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising: at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm; and at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; said radiation sources being arranged such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device for biostimulation of tissue of claim 1 wherein said radiation sources are selected from the group consisting of superluminous diodes and laser diodes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
The device for biostimulation of tissue of claim 2 wherein: said first wavelength is selected from the group consisting of 650 nm, 660 nm, 680 nm, 750 nm, 780 nm, 800 nm, 810 nm and 820 nm; said second wavelength is selected from the group consisting of 830 nm, 840 nm, 850 nm, 860 nm, 870 nm, and 880 nm; and said third wavelength is selected from the group consisting of 900 nm, 904 nm, 950 nm, 1100 nm, 1300 nm and 1500 nm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device for biostimulation of tissue of claim 2 wherein said array comprises: five 660 nm superluminous diodes; one 820 nm laser diode; ten 880 nm superluminous or laser diodes; and five 950 nm superluminous diodes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
107 words
The device for biostimulation of tissue of claim 4 wherein: said 820 nm diode is positioned in the center of said array; said 880 nm diodes are evenly positioned about the circumference of a circle of 10.5 mm radius from the center of said array; and said 660 nm diodes and 950 nm diodes are alternately positioned and evenly spaced about the circumference of a circle of 17 mm radius from the center of said array such that a radial line from the center of said array to each of said 660 nm of 950 nm diodes bisects the arc between two of said 880 nm diodes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
215 words
The device for biostimulation of tissue of claim 4 wherein: said 820 nm diode is positioned in the center of said array; fives of said 880 nm diodes are evenly positioned about the circumference of a circle of 10.5 mm radius from the center of said array; said 660 nm diodes are evenly positioned about the circumference of a circle of 17 mm radius from the center of said array such that a radial line from the center of said array to each of said 660 nm diodes bisects the arc between two of said 880 nm diodes in said first set; said 950 nm diodes are evenly positioned about the circumference of a circle of 17 mm radius from the center of said array such that a radial line from the center of said array to each of said 950 nm diodes passes through the center of one of said 880 nm diodes in said first set; and the remaining five of said 880 nm diodes are evenly positioned about the circumference of a circle of 27 mm radius from the center of said array such that a radial line from the center of said array to each of said 880 nm diodes passes through the center of one of said 660 nm diodes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device for biostimulation of tissue of claim 2 wherein said array comprises: ten 660 nm superluminous diodes; one 820 nm laser diode; ten 880 nm superluminous or laser diodes; and ten 950 nm superluminous diodes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
149 words
The device for biostimulation of tissue of claim 7 wherein: said 820 nm diode is positioned in the center of said array; said 880 nm diodes are evenly positioned about the circumference of a circle of 9.5 mm radius from the center of said array; said 660 nm diodes are evenly positioned about the circumference of a circle of 18 mm radius from the center of said array such that a radial line from the center of said array to each of said 660 nm diodes bisects the arc between two of said 880 nm diodes; and said 950 nm diodes are evenly positioned about the circumference of a circle of 27 mm radius from the center of said array such that a radial line from the center of said array to each of said 950 nm diodes passes through the center of one of said 880 nm diodes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device for biostimulation of tissue of claim 1 wherein: said first wavelength is selected from the group consisting of 660 nm and 820 nm; said second wavelength is selected from the group consisting of 875 nm and 880 nm; and said third wavelength is 950 nm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device for biostimulation of tissue of claim 9 wherein said radiation sources are modulated at pulse frequencies selected from within the range of 2.28 Hz to 400 kHz.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device for biostimulation of tissue of claim 10 wherein said pulse frequencies are selected from the group consisting of 2.28 Hz, 4.56 Hz, 9.12 Hz, 16 Hz, 18.24 Hz, 36.48 Hz, 73 Hz, 146 Hz, 292 Hz, 700 Hz, 1000 Hz, 5 kHz and 300 kHz.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
126 words
A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising: at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 875 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 875 nm and less than 900 nm; and at least one such radiation source providing a fourth wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; said radiation sources being arranged such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second, third and fourth wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
126 words
A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising: at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 875 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 875 nm and less than 900 nm; and at least one such radiation source providing a fourth wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; said radiation sources being arranged such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second, third and fourth wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device for biostimulation of tissue of claim 12 wherein said radiation sources are selected from the group consisting of superluminous diodes and laser diodes.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
88 words
The device for biostimulation of tissue of claim 13 wherein: said first wavelength is selected from the group consisting of 650 nm, 660 nm, 680 nm, 750 nm, 780 nm, 800 nm, 810 nm and 820 nm; said second wavelength is selected from the group consisting of 830 nm, 840 nm, 850 nm, 860 nm and 870 nm; said third wavelength is 880 nm; and said fourth wavelength is selected from the group consisting of 900 nm, 904 nm, 950 nm, 1100 nm, 1300 nm and 1500 nm.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
71 words
A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic light-emitting diodes, said array comprising: at least one diode providing a first wavelength less than 800 nm; and at least one diode providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 800 nm; said diodes being arranged such that radiation of said first and second wavelengths simultaneously passes directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
71 words
A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic light-emitting diodes, said array comprising: at least one diode providing a first wavelength less than 800 nm; and at least one diode providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 800 nm; said diodes being arranged such that radiation of said first and second wavelengths simultaneously passes directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
71 words
The device for biostimulation of tissue of claim 15 wherein: said first wavelength is selected from the group consisting of 650 nm, 660 nm, 680 nm, 750 nm and 780 nm; and said second wavelength is selected from the group consisting of 800 nm, 810 nm, 820 nm, 830 nm, 840 nm, 850 nm, 860 nm, 870 nm, 900 nm, 904 nm, 950 nm, 1100 nm, 1300 nm and 1500 nm.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
60 words
A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic low-power, light-emitting diodes, said diodes being modulated by frequency and pulse duration, individually having continuous power of 5 to 500 milliwatts, being arranged to emit light from essentially a single plane and together emitting an average power density at said plane of at least 10 mW/cm 2 .
Claim 21
Independent Claim
60 words
A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic low-power, light-emitting diodes, said diodes being modulated by frequency and pulse duration, individually having continuous power of 5 to 500 milliwatts, being arranged to emit light from essentially a single plane and together emitting an average power density at said plane of at least 10 mW/cm 2 .
Claim 22
Independent Claim
58 words
A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic low-power, light-emitting diodes, said diodes being modulated by frequency and pulse duration, individually having continuous power of 5 to 500 milliwatts and being arranged so as to provide a power density of at least 120 mW/cm 2 at a point on the surface of said tissue.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
58 words
A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic low-power, light-emitting diodes, said diodes being modulated by frequency and pulse duration, individually having continuous power of 5 to 500 milliwatts and being arranged so as to provide a power density of at least 120 mW/cm 2 at a point on the surface of said tissue.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
63 words
A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic non-gaseous continuous wave low-power radiation sources, said radiation sources being modulated by frequency and pulse duration, individually having continuous power of 5 to 500 milliwatts, being arranged to emit light from essentially a single plane and emitting an average power density at said plane of at least 10 mW/cm 2 .
Claim 25
Independent Claim
63 words
A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic non-gaseous continuous wave low-power radiation sources, said radiation sources being modulated by frequency and pulse duration, individually having continuous power of 5 to 500 milliwatts, being arranged to emit light from essentially a single plane and emitting an average power density at said plane of at least 10 mW/cm 2 .
Claim 26
Independent Claim
62 words
A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic non-gaseous continuous wave low-power radiation sources, said radiation sources being modulated by frequency and pulse duration, individually having continuous power of 5 to 500 milliwatts and being arranged so as to provide a power density of at least 120 mW/cm 2 at a point on the surface of said tissue.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
62 words
A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic non-gaseous continuous wave low-power radiation sources, said radiation sources being modulated by frequency and pulse duration, individually having continuous power of 5 to 500 milliwatts and being arranged so as to provide a power density of at least 120 mW/cm 2 at a point on the surface of said tissue.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
118 words
A method for treatment of tissue comprising: providing an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising: at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm; and at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; said radiation sources being arranged such that when activated at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue; and exposing said tissue to a radiation beam produced by said array.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
118 words
A method for treatment of tissue comprising: providing an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising: at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm; and at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; said radiation sources being arranged such that when activated at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue; and exposing said tissue to a radiation beam produced by said array.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method for treatment of tissue of claim 21 further comprising selecting said radiation sources from the group consisting of superluminous diodes and laser diodes.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method for treatment of tissue of claim 22 further comprising selecting the following radiation sources to form an array; five 660 nm superluminous diodes; one 820 nm laser diode; ten 880 nm superluminous or laser diodes; and five 950 nm superluminous diodes.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
105 words
The method for treatment of tissue of claim 23 further comprising: positioning said 820 nm diode in the center of said array; positioning said 880 nm diodes evenly about the circumference of a circle of 10.5 mm radius from the center of said array; and positioning said 660 nm diodes and 950 nm diodes alternately and evenly spaced about the circumference of a circle of 17 mm radius from the center of said array such that a radial line from the center of said array to each of said 660 nm or 950 nm diode bisects the arc between two of said 880 nm diodes.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
218 words
The method for treatment of tissue of claim 23 further comprising: positioning said 820 nm diode in the center of said array; positioning five of said 880 nm diodes evenly about the circumference of a circle of 9.5 mm radius from the center of said array to form a first set; positioning said 660 nm diodes evenly about the circumference of a circle of 18 mm radius from the center of said array such that a radial line from the center of said array to each of said 660 nm diodes bisects the arc between two of said 880 nm diodes in said first set; positioning said 950 nm diodes evenly about the circumference of a circle of 27 mm radius from the center of said array such that a radial line from the center of said array to each of said 950 nm diodes passes through the center of one of said 880 nm diodes in said first set; and positioning the remaining five of said 880 nm diodes evenly about the circumference of a circle of 27 mm radius from the center of said array such that a radial line from the center of said array to each of said remaining five 880 nm diodes passes through the center of one of said 660 nm diodes.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method for treatment of tissue of claim 22 further comprising selecting the following radiation sources to form an array: ten 660 nm superluminous diodes; one 880 nm superluminous or laser diodes; and ten 950 nm superluminous diodes.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
146 words
The method for treatment of tissue of claim 26 further comprising: positioning said 820 nm diode in the center of said array; positioning said 880 nm diodes evenly about the circumference of a circle of 9.5 mm radius from the center of said array; positioning said 660 nm diodes evenly about the circumference of a circle of 18 mm radius from the center of said array such that a radial line from the center of said array to each of said 660 nm diodes bisects the arc between two of said 880 nm diodes; and positioning said 950 nm diodes evenly about the circumference of a circle of 27 mm radius from the center of said array such that a radial line from the center of said array to each of said 950 nm diodes passes through the center of one of said 880 nm diodes.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
131 words
A method for treatment of tissue comprising: removing from the surface of said tissue absorbing, refracting, reflecting or diffracting substances; providing an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising: at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm; and at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; said radiation sources being arranged such that when activated at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue; and exposing said tissue to a radiation beam produced by said array.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
131 words
A method for treatment of tissue comprising: removing from the surface of said tissue absorbing, refracting, reflecting or diffracting substances; providing an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising: at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm; and at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; said radiation sources being arranged such that when activated at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue; and exposing said tissue to a radiation beam produced by said array.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method for treatment of tissue of claim 28 further comprising selecting said radiation sources from the group consisting of light-emitting diodes, superluminous diodes and laser diodes.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for treatment of tissue comprising: exposing said tissue to a radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; simultaneously exposing said tissue to a radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm; simultaneously exposing said tissue to a radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; and arranging said radiation sources such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for treatment of tissue comprising: exposing said tissue to a radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; simultaneously exposing said tissue to a radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm; simultaneously exposing said tissue to a radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; and arranging said radiation sources such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method for treatment of tissue of claim 30 further comprising selecting said radiation sources from the group consisting of superluminous diodes and laser diodes.
Claim 42
Independent Claim
138 words
A method for treatment of tissue comprising: measuring the electrical conductivity of said tissue to locate an area of conductivity greater than a preselected threshold minimum conductivity, and providing an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising: at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm; and at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; arranging said radiation sources such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue; and exposing said area of conductivity to a radiation beam produced by said array.
Claim 43
Independent Claim
138 words
A method for treatment of tissue comprising: measuring the electrical conductivity of said tissue to locate an area of conductivity greater than a preselected threshold minimum conductivity, and providing an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising: at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm; and at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; arranging said radiation sources such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue; and exposing said area of conductivity to a radiation beam produced by said array.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method for treatment of tissue of claim 32 further comprising selecting said radiation sources from the group consisting of superluminous diodes and laser diodes.
Claim 45
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for treatment of tissue comprising: exposing said tissue to a first radiation beam of substantially monochromatic radiation of a wavelength within one wavelength range selected from the group consisting of the wavelength range 300-830 nm, the wavelength range 830-900 nm and the wavelength range 900-1500 nm; thereafter exposing said tissue to a second radiation beam of substantially monochromatic radiation of a wavelength within one wavelength range not previously selected from said group; and thereafter exposing said tissue to a third radiation beam of substantially monochromatic radiation of a wavelength within the remaining wavelength range not previously selected from said group.
Claim 46
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for treatment of tissue comprising: exposing said tissue to a first radiation beam of substantially monochromatic radiation of a wavelength within one wavelength range selected from the group consisting of the wavelength range 300-830 nm, the wavelength range 830-900 nm and the wavelength range 900-1500 nm; thereafter exposing said tissue to a second radiation beam of substantially monochromatic radiation of a wavelength within one wavelength range not previously selected from said group; and thereafter exposing said tissue to a third radiation beam of substantially monochromatic radiation of a wavelength within the remaining wavelength range not previously selected from said group.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method for treatment of tissue of claim 34 further comprising selecting said radiation sources from the group consisting of superluminous diodes and laser diodes.
Claim 48
Independent Claim
134 words
A system for biostimulation of tissue comprising: a biostimulation device comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising: at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm; and at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; said radiation sources being arranged such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue; and means in communication with said array for providing power to said radiation sources such that each of said radiation sources emits radiation at its characteristic wavelength.
Claim 49
Independent Claim
134 words
A system for biostimulation of tissue comprising: a biostimulation device comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising: at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm; and at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; said radiation sources being arranged such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue; and means in communication with said array for providing power to said radiation sources such that each of said radiation sources emits radiation at its characteristic wavelength.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system for biostimulation of tissue of claim 36 wherein said system further comprises: means in communication with said power-providing means for modulating the output of said sources with pulses and varying the modulation pulse frequency of said radiation sources.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system for biostimulation of tissue of claim 36 wherein said system further comprises: means in communication with said power-providing means for varying the pulse duration of said radiation sources.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system for biostimulation of tissue of claim 36 wherein said system further comprises: means in communication with said power-providing means for timing the period that power is provided to said radiation sources.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
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The system for biostimulation of tissue of claim 36 wherein said system further comprises: means in communication with said power-providing means for measuring the electrical conductivity of said tissue.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system for biostimulation of tissue of claim 36 wherein said system further comprises: means in communication with said array for measuring the optical power emitted by said radiation sources.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
47 words
The system for biostimulation of tissue of claim 36 wherein said system further comprises: means in communication with said control panel for detecting radiation from said radiation sources; and indicator means connected to said detecting means for indicating that radiation is being emitted from said radiation sources.
Claim 56
Independent Claim
230 words
A system for biostimulation of tissue comprising: a biostimulation probe comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising: at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm; and at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; said radiation sources being arranged such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue; means in communication with said array for providing power to said radiation sources such that each of said radiation sources emits radiation at its characteristic wavelength; means in communication with said power-providing means for modulating the pulse frequency of said radiation sources; means in communication with said power-providing means for varying the pulse duration of said radiation sources; means in communication with said power-providing means for timing the period that power is provided to said radiation sources; means in communication with said array for measuring the electrical conductivity of said tissue; means in communication with said power-providing means for measuring the optical power emitted by said radiation sources; and means in communication with said control panel for detecting emissions from said radiation sources.
Claim 57
Independent Claim
230 words
A system for biostimulation of tissue comprising: a biostimulation probe comprising: an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising: at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm; at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm; and at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm; said radiation sources being arranged such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue; means in communication with said array for providing power to said radiation sources such that each of said radiation sources emits radiation at its characteristic wavelength; means in communication with said power-providing means for modulating the pulse frequency of said radiation sources; means in communication with said power-providing means for varying the pulse duration of said radiation sources; means in communication with said power-providing means for timing the period that power is provided to said radiation sources; means in communication with said array for measuring the electrical conductivity of said tissue; means in communication with said power-providing means for measuring the optical power emitted by said radiation sources; and means in communication with said control panel for detecting emissions from said radiation sources.