Enhanced System and Methods for Tissue Microablation using Fractional Treatment Patterns
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An advanced system and method for tissue microablation that provides customizable fractional treatment patterns with adjustable spot densities and diameters, enabling optimized tissue treatment outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a system and methods for tissue microablation using fractional treatment patterns. However, the existing invention has limitations in terms of treatment customization, spot density, and diameter control. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced features that enable real-time adjustments and customized treatment patterns.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced system comprises a laser unit with an integrated beam splitter to create a fractional treatment pattern with adjustable spot densities and diameters. The system also includes a dynamic beam profiling system to generate a customized treatment pattern with real-time adjustments. Additionally, the method involves selecting a treatment area and applying a predetermined pattern of microchannels with varying depths and diameters to achieve a desired treatment outcome. The system can also utilize a software-controlled scanning device to emit laser light in a customizable pattern of rays or beams.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the concept of adjustable spot densities and diameters, real-time adjustments, and customizable treatment patterns, which are not present in the original patent. These advancements provide a significant improvement over the existing invention, enabling more efficient and effective tissue treatment.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different laser wavelengths, pulse durations, or energy levels to further customize the treatment patterns. Additionally, the system could be integrated with imaging or sensing technologies to provide real-time feedback and optimization during the treatment process.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced system and method for tissue microablation have significant commercial potential in the medical aesthetics and dermatology industries, where customized and optimized tissue treatment outcomes are highly valued. The target market includes medical professionals, clinics, and hospitals seeking advanced solutions for skin and tissue conditions.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical laser technology for tissue ablation and dermatological treatments, requiring expertise in laser physics, medical device engineering, and tissue interaction mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device specialist with advanced degrees in bioengineering or medical physics, experienced in laser-tissue interactions, optical beam manipulation, and medical treatment optimization techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core microablation technique. The disclosed beam splitter, dynamic profiling, and customizable scanning methods are logical engineering improvements that apply standard optical and control system design principles to the existing microablation technology. These variations represent incremental advancements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize tissue treatment precision and effectiveness.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,810 |
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| Title | System and methods of tissue microablation using fractional treatment patterns |
| Assignee(s) | LUMENIS BE LTD. |