Patent ID: 8105322
Filing Date: 2012-01-31
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
1. A dermatologic treatment device, the device comprising: a light source emitting at least some optical radiation beneficial to at least one dermatologic treatment; a reflector optically coupled to and at least partially surrounding the light source, the reflector reflecting the emitted optical radiation in a predetermined manner, a thermally conductive material disposed at least between and in thermal communication with the light source and reflector, the thermally conductive material facilitating a transfer of heat from the light source to the reflector; a handheld housing enclosing a removable replacement cartridge, the replacement cartridge containing the light source, reflector, and thermally conductive material, the replacement cartridge further comprising housing guides extending from an exterior surface of the replacement cartridge for guiding insertion of the replacement cartridge within the housing, the replacement cartridge facilitating replacement of the light source, reflector, and thermally conductive material by a user of the device between dermatologic treatments.