| 摘要 |
Embodiments of this invention relate to a flexible, multifunctional apparatus for delivering electromagnetic energy to a target surface. The apparatus may be used in a variety of applications and environments, including but not limited to, medical therapies and treatments. The apparatus comprises at least one primary radiation source, in some embodiments an array of light-emitting diodes, and is capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation in the range from 800 to 950 nanometers. The apparatus comprises a moveable arm for positioning the radiation source relative to the target surface. The apparatus is useful for photothermal therapy in the treatment of medical conditions, including cancer. |
| 主权项 |
1. An apparatus for delivering electromagnetic radiation to a stationary target, comprising:
a housing having a front face, a primary radiation source for providing electromagnetic radiation to a target portion of the stationary target, and a heat sink positioned within the housing, wherein the primary radiation source comprises an array of light-emitting diodes, wherein the array of light-emitting diodes comprises at least one light-emitting diode, and wherein electromagnetic radiation emitted by the primary radiation source is emitted through the front face; a moveable arm having a first end adjustably interconnected to the housing, and having a second end, wherein the housing is one or more of rotatable, slidable, and translatable relative to the moveable arm; a body adjustably interconnected to the second end of the moveable arm, wherein the body is one or more of rotatable, slidable, and translatable relative to the moveable arm; a movement device; a positioning system, comprising a targeting device and a distance-setting device, wherein the targeting device comprises a reticle; a measuring device for collecting measurement data from the target portion of the stationary target; and a control system for setting the measurement data from the target portion of the stationary target to a predetermined value by adjusting at least one of a radiation power and a target distance, wherein the target distance is the distance between the front face of the housing and the target portion of the stationary target. |
