Patent ID: 8888829
Filing Date: 2014-11-18
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A method of treating a fungus, the method comprising: positioning a housing that includes a convex lens so that a longitudinal axis of the housing is oriented to be within a predetermined area defined as frusto-conical; producing a concentrated beam of electromagnetic radiation with the convex lens in response to the positioning of the housing, the electromagnetic radiation being visible electromagnetic radiation and infrared electromagnetic radiation; defining with an alignment tool a target area that is spaced away from the housing, the alignment tool comprising a proximate end coupled with the housing, and a distal end forming an alignment aperture, the target area defined by the alignment aperture to be a focal point of the concentrated beam of electromagnetic radiation; directing the concentrated beam out of the housing to the focal point of convex lens, which is at the target area; penetrating a human nail with the concentrated beam, the human nail positioned with the alignment tool to be in the target area; and killing a fungus positioned behind the human nail with the concentrated beam.