公开(公告)号：US20100185188A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：US12726581

申请日：2010-03-18

Applicant: Dmitri Boutoussov ,  Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

Inventor： Dmitri Boutoussov ,  Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/22 ,  A61B17/3203 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/263 ,  A61C1/0046

Abstract: A cutting device that uses electromagnetic energy to create a cutting effect on or within a target surface is disclosed. The cutting device includes an optic guide and three or more nozzles located on a body member. The nozzles direct a volume of particles of air and liquid away from the body member, and the volume of particles of air and liquid can facilitate one or more of a disruptive effect and a cooling effect on the target surface. Energy emitted from the optic guide can interact with the particles to impart disruptive forces onto or within a target surface.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用电磁能来在目标表面上或内部产生切割效果的切割装置。 切割装置包括光学引导件和位于主体构件上的三个或更多个喷嘴。 喷嘴将一定体积的空气和液体的颗粒远离本体构件，并且空气和液体的颗粒的体积可以促进对目标表面的一种或多种破坏作用和冷却效果。 从光学引导器发射的能量可以与颗粒相互作用，以将破坏力施加到目标表面上或内部。

公开(公告)号：US07696466B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-13

申请号：US11523492

申请日：2006-09-18

Applicant: Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

Inventor： Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

IPC: H01J31/50

CPC classification number: B23K26/38 ,  A61B18/20 ,  B23K26/0622 ,  B23K26/146 ,  B23K26/356 ,  H01S3/092

Abstract: Output optical energy pulses including relatively high energy magnitudes at the beginning of each pulse are disclosed. As a result of the relatively high energy magnitudes which lead each pulse, the leading edge of each pulse includes a relatively large slope. This slope is preferably greater than or equal to 5. Additionally, the full-width half-max value of the output optical energy distributions are between 0.025 and 250 microseconds and, more preferably, are about 70 microseconds. A flashlamp is used to drive the laser system, and a current is used to drive the flashlamp. A flashlamp current generating circuit includes a solid core inductor which has an inductance of 50 microhenries and a capacitor which has a capacitance of 50 microfarads.

Abstract translation: 公开了在每个脉冲开始时包括相对较高的能量幅度的输出光能脉冲。 作为引导每个脉冲的相对高的能量大小的结果，每个脉冲的前沿包括相对较大的斜率。 该斜率优选地大于或等于5.另外，输出光能分布的全宽半值最大值在0.025和250微秒之间，更优选的是大约70微秒。 闪光灯用于驱动激光系统，电流用于驱动闪光灯。 闪光灯电流产生电路包括具有50微安的电感的实芯电感器和具有50微法的电容的电容器。

公开(公告)号：US20100086892A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12571338

申请日：2009-09-30

Applicant: Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Jeffrey W. Jones ,  Dmitri Boutoussov

Inventor： Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Jeffrey W. Jones ,  Dmitri Boutoussov

IPC: A61C1/00 ,  A61B18/22

CPC classification number: A61B18/22 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00017 ,  A61B2018/1861 ,  A61B2018/202 ,  A61C1/0046 ,  G02B6/262 ,  G02B6/3604 ,  G02B6/381 ,  G02B6/3816

Abstract: A laser handpiece is disclosed, including a shaped fiber optic tip having a side-firing output end with a non-cylindrical shape. The shaped fiber optic tip can be configured to side-fire laser energy in a direction away from a laser handpiece and toward sidewalls of a treatment or target site.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种激光手机，包括具有非圆柱形形状的侧面射出输出端的成形光纤尖端。 成形的光纤末端可以被配置为在远离激光手机并朝向治疗或靶位置的侧壁的方向侧面激发激光能量。

公开(公告)号：US20090143775A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-04

申请号：US12368276

申请日：2009-02-09

Applicant: Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Dmitri Boutoussov

Inventor： Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Dmitri Boutoussov

IPC: A61B18/20 ,  A61B18/04 ,  A61B18/02

CPC classification number: A61B18/20 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00041 ,  A61C1/0046 ,  A61C1/0069 ,  A61C1/0076

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for controlling temperature of a fluid used with electromagnetic energy in medical and dental laser procedures. Received fluid is passed through a heat exchanger, and heat is added to or removed from the fluid depending upon a desired effect, which may be influenced by a temperature setting. Temperature of output fluid is sensed, and heating or cooling is controlled in order to maintain output fluid temperature in a desired range. Ultraviolet radiation is used to sterilize the fluid.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制在医疗和牙科激光程序中与电磁能一起使用的流体的温度的方法和装置。 接收的流体通过热交换器，并且根据可能受温度设定影响的期望效果将热量加入或取出流体。 感测输出流体的温度，并且控制加热或冷却，以将输出流体温度保持在期望的范围内。 紫外线辐射用于对流体进行灭菌。

公开(公告)号：US20090056044A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12264081

申请日：2008-11-03

Applicant: Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Jeffrey W. Jones ,  Dmitri Boutoussov

Inventor： Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Jeffrey W. Jones ,  Dmitri Boutoussov

IPC: A61C17/22

CPC classification number: A46B15/0006 ,  A46B5/002 ,  A46B7/04 ,  A46B13/023 ,  A46B15/00 ,  A46B15/0002 ,  A46B15/0034 ,  A46B15/0053 ,  A46B15/0055 ,  A46B15/0069 ,  A46B15/0091 ,  A46B2200/1066 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61C17/22 ,  A61C17/221 ,  A61C17/222 ,  A61C19/063 ,  A61N2/00 ,  A61N5/0601 ,  A61N5/0603 ,  A61N5/062 ,  A61N2005/0606 ,  A61N2005/0652 ,  A61N2005/0659 ,  A61N2005/0661 ,  A61N2005/067

Abstract: A device includes a handle coupled with an activated textured surface that can be implemented using a repetitive movement mechanism and a treatment energy source, such as an electromagnetic radiation source. The handle may be used to provide detection, treatment and/or management of sundry conditions including, for example, tooth discoloration, tissue damage, periodontal disease, tumors, pain, halitosis, and bronchitis. The activated textured surface may include a surface topography including corrugations, bristles, protuberances, or pits, or other surfaces for facilitating agitation, cleaning or other surface treatments.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括与激活的纹理表面相结合的手柄，其可使用重复移动机构和诸如电磁辐射源的处理能量源来实现。 手柄可用于提供各种条件的检测，处理和/或管理，包括例如牙齿变色，组织损伤，牙周病，肿瘤，疼痛，口臭和支气管炎。 活化的纹理表面可以包括表面形貌，包括波纹，刷毛，突出物或凹坑，或用于促进搅拌，清洁或其它表面处理的其它表面。

公开(公告)号：US20090042171A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-12

申请号：US12142656

申请日：2008-06-19

Applicant: Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Peter Chueh ,  Jeffrey W. Jones ,  Dmitri Boutoussov

Inventor： Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Peter Chueh ,  Jeffrey W. Jones ,  Dmitri Boutoussov

IPC: A61C19/06

CPC classification number: A61C5/40

Abstract: An endodontic probe is used to perform disinfection procedures on target tissues within root canal passages and tubules. The endodontic probe can include an electromagnetic radiation emitting fiber optic tip having a distal end and a radiation emitting region disposed proximally of the distal end. According to one aspect, the endodontic probe can include a porous structure that encompasses a region of the fiber optic tip excluding the radiation emitting region and that is loaded with biologically-active particles, cleaning particles, biologically-active agents, or cleaning agents for delivery from the porous structure onto the target tissues. Another aspect can include provision of the endodontic probe with an adjustable channel-depth indicator, which encompasses a region of the fiber optic tip besides the radiation emitting region and which is movable in proximal and distal directions along a surface of the fiber optic tip to facilitate the provision of depth-of-insertion information to users of the endodontic probe.

Abstract translation: 根管探针用于对根管通道和小管内的靶组织进行消毒。 牙根探针可以包括具有远端的电磁辐射发射光纤尖端，以及设置在远端的近侧的辐射发射区域。 根据一个方面，牙根管探针可以包括多孔结构，该多孔结构包围除了辐射发射区域之外的光纤尖端的区域，并且装载有生物活性颗粒，清洁颗粒，生物活性剂或用于递送的清洁剂 从多孔结构到目标组织。 另一方面可以包括提供具有可调节通道深度指示器的牙根管探针，该指示器包括除了辐射发射区域之外的光纤尖端的区域，并且可沿光纤尖端的表面在近端和远端方向上移动，以便于 向牙髓探针的使用者提供深度信息。

公开(公告)号：US20080151953A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11823149

申请日：2007-06-26

Applicant: Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

Inventor： Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

IPC: H01S3/0915

CPC classification number: B23K26/38 ,  A61B18/20 ,  B23K26/0622 ,  B23K26/146 ,  B23K26/356 ,  H01S3/092

Abstract: Output optical energy pulses including relatively high energy magnitudes at the beginning of each pulse are disclosed. As a result of the relatively high energy magnitudes which lead each pulse, the leading edge of each pulse includes a relatively large slope. This slope is preferably greater than or equal to 5. Additionally, the full-width half-max value of the output optical energy distributions are between 0.025 and 250 microseconds and, more preferably, are about 70 microseconds. A flashlamp is used to drive the laser system, and a current is used to drive the flashlamp. A flashlamp current generating circuit includes a solid core inductor which has an inductance of 50 microhenries and a capacitor which has a capacitance of 50 microfarads.

Abstract translation: 公开了在每个脉冲开始时包括相对较高的能量幅度的输出光能脉冲。 作为引导每个脉冲的相对高的能量大小的结果，每个脉冲的前沿包括相对较大的斜率。 该斜率优选地大于或等于5.另外，输出光能分布的全宽半值最大值在0.025和250微秒之间，更优选的是大约70微秒。 闪光灯用于驱动激光系统，电流用于驱动闪光灯。 闪光灯电流产生电路包括具有50微安的电感的实芯电感器和具有50微法的电容的电容器。

公开(公告)号：US07261558B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-28

申请号：US10624963

申请日：2003-07-21

Applicant: Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

Inventor： Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

IPC: A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A46B15/0002 ,  A46B15/0034 ,  A46B2200/1066 ,  A61C19/066 ,  A61N5/0601 ,  A61N5/0603 ,  A61N5/062 ,  A61N2005/0606 ,  A61N2005/0644 ,  A61N2005/0662

Abstract: A cleaning and whitening system for teeth having an electromagnetic radiation emitting toothbrush and a dentifrice with a photosensitive agent is disclosed. The toothbrush has a cleaning surface, such as bristles. The toothbrush is also adapted to direct electromagnetic radiation toward the cleaning surface. The electromagnetic radiation may be monochromatic or polychromatic. Further, the electromagnetic radiation may be substantially free of ultraviolet radiation. Additionally, the electromagnetic radiation may consist essentially of wavelengths within a range of 300 to 750 nanometers. The photosensitive agent is dispersed throughout the dentifrice. The dentifrice transmits the electromagnetic radiation through a varying thickness disposed over a target surface during use of the system. As a result, a significant portion of the photosensitive agent reacts, resulting in whitening stains, removing and/or disclosing undesired substances, and/or foaming. The dentifrice may be clear and may have clear abrasive particles. A method for tuning the cleaning and whitening system for teeth includes formulating the dentifrice with photosensitive agents that react to a range of electromagnetic radiation and providing a toothbrush that emits that electromagnetic radiation range. Another method of tuning the cleaning and whitening system includes designing a toothbrush that emits a range of electromagnetic radiation and formulating a dentifrice with photosensitive agents that react to the electromagnetic radiation range.

公开(公告)号：US06669685B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-30

申请号：US09714479

申请日：2000-11-15

Applicant: Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I Kimmel

Inventor： Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I Kimmel

IPC: A61B1820

CPC classification number: B23K26/0096 ,  A61B17/3203 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B2218/008 ,  B23K26/146

Abstract: An electromagnetically induced cutting mechanism provides accurate cutting operations on soft tissues. The electromagnetically induced cutter is adapted to interact with atomized fluid particles. A tissue remover comprises an aspiration cannula housing a fluid and energy guide for conducting electromagnetically induced cutting forces to the site within a patient's body for aspiration of soft tissue. The cannula is provided with a cannula distal end. The proximal end of the cannula is provided with fluid flow connection to an aspiration source. Separated soft tissue and fluid are aspirated through the cannula distal end and the cannula by an aspiration source at the proximal end of the cannula.

Abstract translation: 电磁感应切割机构为软组织提供精确的切割操作。 电磁感应切割器适于与雾化的流体颗粒相互作用。 组织去除器包括容纳流体和能量引导件的抽吸插管，用于将电磁感应的切割力传导到患者体内的位置以抽吸软组织。 插管设置有套管远端。 插管的近端设置有与抽吸源的流体流动连接。 分离的软组织和液体通过套管远端和套管通过套管近端的抽吸源吸出。

公开(公告)号：US06616447B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US09991533

申请日：2001-11-15

Applicant: Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

Inventor： Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

IPC: A61C900

CPC classification number: A61N5/0603 ,  A61C9/0006 ,  A61C19/003 ,  A61C19/063 ,  A61C19/066 ,  A61N2005/0606 ,  A61N2005/0652 ,  A61N2005/0659 ,  A61N2005/0661 ,  A61N2005/067

Abstract: A dental device for exposing teeth to electromagnetic radiation includes a carrier and at least one source of electromagnetic radiation attached to the carrier and oriented so that the electromagnetic radiation is emitted from the source to a surface of a tooth. The dental device may also include a power source internally or externally disposed with respect to the carrier, and may include a circuit for controlling radiation emitted from the source. The dental device may be used for whitening teeth, and dental hygiene in general. Related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于将牙齿暴露于电磁辐射的牙科设备包括载体和附着于载体的至少一个电磁辐射源并定向成使得电磁辐射从源发射到牙齿的表面。 牙科设备还可以包括相对于载体内部或外部设置的电源，并且可以包括用于控制从源发射的辐射的电路。 牙齿装置通常可用于美白牙齿和牙齿卫生。 还公开了相关方法。