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Y-beam Technologies, Inc.

University of California

Joseph Neev

Luiz B Da Silva

George Yoseung Choi

Alexander M Rubenchik

Michael Dale Perry

Dennis L Matthews

Brent C Stuart

Michael D Feit

Michael E Glinsky

Yoram Fisher

A method for damaging viruses in a human tissue comprised generating a series of ultra-short pulse laser (USPL) pulses by a USPL generator, radiating the USPL pulses by a USPL applicator and exposing the human tissue to a defined number of generated USPL pulses wherein an energy absorbing enhancing substance is disposed between the human tissue and the USPL applicator.

System and method for damaging viruses

A device comprises an energy source capable of generating short bursts of energy at a variable pulse repetition rates. The repetition rates range from a single shot to several hundred Mega-Hertzs so that selective, three dimensional interactions with a volumetric zone of skin or issue can be created substantially without damage or substantial changes to overlying or underlying or surrounding tissue or skin. A method and a device for treating targeted material and targeted tissue are described.

Devices and methods for generation of subsurface micro-disruptions for biomedical applications

A device and a method for using laser energy for treatment of tissue, which can include generating short bursts of energy at a range of pulse repetition rates. The method comprises selective surface and/or three-dimensional interactions for therapeutic use and/or to modify or remove tissue from targets. The device and method can subsurface disruptions in tissue at selected depths and densities.

Devices and methods for generation of subsurface micro-disruptions for opthalmic surgery and opthalmic applications

The present invention relates to the fields of skin care and energy-tissue interaction. More particularly, the invention relates to a device and method for enhancing operation and treatment safety during applications of energy to the skin and human body.

Skin treatment and hair treatment device with protruding guards

A device and a method for treating Vulnerable Plaque by pulsed focused energy is described. The present invention describe a device and a method for a) breaking through plaque blocking arteries (totally occluded arteries) so that wires and stents can introduced to open the blocked or totally occluded arteries, and b) applying a controlled amount of energy to VP (possibly with cooling or energy removal applied to the surface layers) so that at least some of the constituents of the VP are stabilized or denatured so they can no longer cause blood clotting or are stabilized to prevent emergence into the blood stream and thus prevent clotting. Additionally an imaging method (for example, OCT, side looking OCT, IVUS, Ultrasound, OCT, thermography, IR imaging, Florence imaging, luminescent imaging, MRI, Videography, or other imaging technologies, allow viewing of the progress of the damage caused to the VP blood clot&#x2014;causing components or the progress in the stabilization of the VP. Imaging of the said treatment effect on the VP in time and space can thus be made simultaneously with the present invention proposed treatment and provide real time feedback on the progress and effect of the treatment described by the present invention.

Device and a method for treating vulnerable plaque and cardiovascular diseases

A device comprises an energy source capable of generating short bursts of energy at a variable pulse repetition rates. The repetition rates range from a single shot to several hundreds Mega-Hertz so that selective, three dimensional interactions with a volumetric zone of skin or issue can be created substantially without damage or substantial changes to overlying or underlying or surrounding tissue or skin.

Devices and methods for generation of subsurface microdisruptions for biomedical applications

A device and a method for thermal treatments of target material with various thermal interactions are disclosed. A preferred treatment includes Thermal Heat Shuttle that transports a predetermined known quota of energy to the target surface. In particular, the launching of thermal energy quanta from various energy sources in lumps of energy quanta and leading to the treatment and healing of a variety of skin conditions are disclosed.

Device and method for treating skin disorders with thermal energy

Skin tissue is subjected to thermal energy that creates heating of the area being treated causing pores and follicle ducts to open so that excess oil, sebum, fatty deposits, or other unwanted deposits can be removed. A vacuum device is used to direct suction to the treated skin area helping to remove the unwanted deposits. Patterned thermal modification of tissue is used to expedite healing and minimize pain. The heating is controlled so that no skin tissue is damaged while still providing enough heat to the skin to alter the flow of sebum and destroy bacteria in the treated area.

Home use device and method for treating skin conditions

Home use device and methods for treating skin conditions

Devices and methods for the treatment of skin conditions and lesions are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is a compact hand held device that can be safely used by those suffering from skin conditions, such as acne, warts, cold blisters, blemished skin, or fine wrinkles. The devices described herein employ the application of heat for the treatment of skin conditions and lesions. Typically, the peak temperatures employed are about 70&#xb0; C. to about 400&#xb0; C. by the devices, are achieved in less than about 1 second, and maintained for less than about 1 second. In some embodiments, the skin surface is heated with heat pulses. Thermal conduction transfers heat from the device to the skin and causes a biological response that accelerates acne clearing, treats blemished skin, itching, or fine wrinkles. The total heat transferred is low enough to prevent burns.

Devices and methods for treatment of skin conditions

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 to the ablation.

Energy application with cooling

A method for treatment and modification of material including biological material using an electromagnetic energy source directed to apply the energy to a region of the material, so as to modify and treat a portion of the material in the region. Preferably, an interaction-modifying substance is in the treated region prior to the interaction.

Method for treating acne

A method and a device for modifying target material for esthetic or biomedical applications. A source of energy is directed to apply the energy to a region of the tissue, so as to ablate or modify a portion of the tissue in the region allowing the creation of a desired esthetic pattern or target perforation for product, drug or nutrient delivery. Preferably, cooling of tissue in the region is initiated subsequent to the ablation.

Laser tissue processing for cosmetic and bio-medical applications

A method and apparatus is disclosed for fast precise material processing and modification which minimizes collateral damage. Utilizing optimized, pulsed electromagnetic energy parameters leads to an interaction regime which minimizes residual energy deposition. Advantageously, removal of cumulative pulse train residual energy is further maximized through the rapid progression of the ablation front which move faster than the thermal energy diffusion front, thus ensuring substantial removal of residual energy to further minimize collateral thermal damage.

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Laguna Beach, CA, United States of America

Joseph Neev