Industry Patents

Patent: 7308296

Precision Illumination Methods and Systems

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Patent Number: 7308296 
Title: Precision Illumination Methods and Systems 
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for illuminating body part with LED system. A system includes a LED system, a medical instrument and a microprocessor. The LED system is adapted to generate a variable color radiation. The medical instrument is adapted for positioning the LED system in proximity to the body part to illuminate the body part. The microprocessor is adapted to control at least one electrical current supplied to the LED system to vary a color of the variable color radiation. Exemplary systems may be particularly configured and suitable for use in medical applications, including diagnostic, surgical, forensic, and therapeutic interventions.  
Country of Issue: US 
First Named Inventor: Lys, Mueller, Morgan 
Assignee: Color Kinetics 
Continuation or Divisional of: 6459919 
International Classification: A61B 6/00 
US Classification: 600/407 
Issue Date: 12-11-2007 
Filing Date: 09-26-2002 
Application : 10/255565 
Notes:  
Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: 7308296 at Freepatentsonline 
Link to World Patent Family1: World Patent Family at European Patent Office 
Link to Google Patents1: 7308296 at Google Patents 

 

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