Richard D Crowder

US Patent:

20120207184, Aug 16, 2012

Filed:

Feb 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/028363

Inventors:

Richard Crowder - Wichita KS, US
Adam Crowder - Wichita KS, US

International Classification:

H01S 3/10

US Classification:

372 3804

Abstract:

A device for treating oral ulcers or sores comprises a light source for illuminating a sore or ulcer to be treated; a laser diode for directing laser energy at the sore or ulcer; a regulated power supply for powering the light source and the laser diode at selected power levels; a first switch operable to selectively deliver power from the regulated power supply to the light source; a second switch operable to selectively deliver power from the regulated power supply to the laser diode when the switch is operated by a user to treat the located ulcer or sore; a control device configured to operate the laser diode for a selected time period each time the switch is operated and to then subsequently turn the laser diode off until the switch is operated again; and a portable, handheld housing for housing the laser diode, regulated power supply, switch, and control device.