Cosmetic uses of electromagnetic radiation
CA 2570919 C · Owner: Virulite Distribution Limited · Inventors: Dougal, Gordon Rex Paterson
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A method of cosmetically treating a superficial area of mammalian skin by irradiating the skin with a source of divergent electromagnetic radiation of between 900nm to 1500nm and use of , electromagnetic radiation of specified wavelengths. The cosmetic treatment includes reducing or alleviating or removing or diminishing wrinkles or fine lines, rejuvenating skin retarding or , reversing visible signs of aging improving skin elasticity, tone, texture and appearance and beautifying facial, breast arm, buttock, thigh, stomach or neck skin.
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- Filed June 21, 2005 and granted January 6, 2015. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 21, 2025.
- Certificates of supplementary protection extend only drug patents, and it isn't classified as one.
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