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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2007
Kasey Kai-chi LI, Palo Alto, CA (US);
George Yoseung Choi, Redwood City, CA (US);
Luiz B. Da Silva, Danville, CA (US);
Kasey Kai-Chi Li, Palo Alto, CA (US);
George Yoseung Choi, Redwood City, CA (US);
Luiz B. Da Silva, Danville, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
Optical ear infection treatment device and methods are described where an LED and optical light pipe are used to deliver the light from the LED to the middle ear of a patient to reduce bacterial growth and/or eliminate bacteria. Typically, the device is placed in the ear and then activated by the user by pressing an activation button. Once activated the control electronics will turn on the LED and perform a treatment. The most basic treatment mode comprises turning on the LED at maximum power for a predetermined period, e.g. 30 minutes, 60 minutes. When the preset duration is completed, the device will notify the user by an audible beep or vibration that the treatment is complete. Once completed the user can remove the device, the treatment could be repeated once a day or for extreme cases multiple times during the day.