US5300097A
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Fiber optic psoriasis treatment device
Assignee: Lerner Medical Devices Inc
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Filing: 1992-09-18
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Granted: 1994-04-05
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Expires: 2012-09-18
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a therapeutic device including an optical source including means for generating ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and a light delivery apparatus. The light delivery apparatus includes a body member and a plurality of optical fibers extending therefrom. Each of the optical fibers includes a proximal tip affixed to the body member, a distal tip at the end of the fiber opposite the proximal tip, and means for coupling the generated radiation from the proximal tips of the fibers through the fibers, and to the distal tips. The distal tips are characterized by a radius of curvature in the range 0.25 to 2.0 mm. The coupling means includes a flexible central core disposed within a flexible outer cladding. The central core has a diameter in the range of 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm, and the cladding has a refraction less than the index of refraction of the core.
Inventors
- 👤 Ethan A. Lerner
- 👤 R. Rox Anderson
- 👤 Michael R. Lerner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N5/00; A61N5/06; A61N5/0613; A61N5/0616; A61N5/0617; G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/10; G02B6/102; G02B6/24; G02B6/26; G02B6/262; G02B6/42; G02B6/4298; A61N2005/0658; A61N2005/0661
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A kit for the treatment of psoriasis comprising: A. a therapeutic device including: an optical source including means for generating ultraviolet (UV) radiation; and a light delivery apparatus including a body member and a plurality of optical fibers extending therefrom, each of said fibers including: a proximal tip affixed to said body member; a distal tip at the end of said fiber opposite said proximal tip, wherein the butt end of substantially all of said distal tips are characterized by a radius of curvature in the range of 0.25 to 2.0 mm; means for coupling said generated radiation from said proximal tips of said optical fibers through said fibers, and to said distal tips, said coupling means including a flexible central core disposed within a flexible outer cladding, said central core having a diameter in the range of 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm, and said cladding having a refraction less than the index of refraction of said core, and B. a lubricant having an index of refraction intermediate of the index of refraction of said core and a predetermined reference value wherein said lubricant has an index of refraction intermediate of the index of refraction of said core and a reference value of about 1.55.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A kit for the treatment of psoriasis comprising: A. a therapeutic device including: an optical source including means for generating ultraviolet (UV) radiation; and a light delivery apparatus including a body member and a plurality of optical fibers extending therefrom, each of said fibers including: a proximal tip affixed to said body member; a distal tip at the end of said fiber opposite said proximal tip, wherein the butt end of substantially all of said distal tips are characterized by a radius of curvature in the range of 0.25 to 2.0 mm; means for coupling said generated radiation from said proximal tips of said optical fibers through said fibers, and to said distal tips, said coupling means including a flexible central core disposed within a flexible outer cladding, said central core having a diameter in the range of 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm, and said cladding having a refraction less than the index of refraction of said core, and B. a lubricant having an index of refraction intermediate of the index of refraction of said core and a predetermined reference value wherein said lubricant has an index of refraction intermediate of the index of refraction of said core and a reference value of about 1.55.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A kit according to claim 1 wherein said lubricant is selected from the group consisting of 8-methoxypsoralen (8-MOP), trimethylpsoralen (TMP) in a lubricant base or lotion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said optical source comprises means for generating UV-A radiation in the spectral range of about 310 to 400 nm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said optical source comprises means for generating UV-B radiation in the spectral range of about 290 to 320 nm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said optical source is adapted to generate UV-A radiation of about 30-1000 mW/cm 2 at said distal tips.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said optical source is adapted to generate UV-B radiation of about 1-10 mW/cm 2 at said distal tips.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said optical source is selected from the group consisting of mercury discharge lamps, high intensity tungsten discharge lamps, fluorescent bulbs, and excimer lasers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 7 wherein said optical source is an excimer laser tuned to about 308 to 351 nm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said core is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of fused silicas, plastic, and glass.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 9 wherein said core comprises fused silica.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 10 wherein the index of refraction of said core is about 1.46.
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