Portable phototherapy device

摘要

Disclosed herein is a portable device suited to treating psoriasis and other skin diseases in patients. The device can be carried like a suitcase from one location to another and can be used to treat various body parts, such as the hands, feet, face, and chest. The device includes a carrying case, ultraviolet bulbs, a ballast, and electrical components. The device can also include a timer to measure the duration of the phototherapy treatment.

主权项

1. A portable phototherapy device for selectively treating skin on one or more body parts, comprising:
a carrying case comprising a base, a cover and a back portion, the carrying case adapted to receive said one or more body parts; at least one side panel located on a side of said carrying case that is configured to be folded inside said carrying case when the portable phototherapy device is in a closed position, said at least one side panel configured to engage with the cover such that the cover is oriented upward at an angle to allow a hand or a foot to be inserted into the carrying case; a protective sheet attached to the carrying case via fasteners to prevent leakage of ultraviolet light when the portable phototherapy device is in an open position, configured to be folded and stored inside the carrying case when the portable phototherapy device is in the closed position, the protective sheet having openings to allow the hand or foot to be inserted into the carrying ease when in the open position; and at least one ultraviolet source disposed in said carrying case, said at least one ultraviolet source positioned to treat skin on said one or more body parts with ultraviolet light.