US 6,241,739 A
Microdermabrasion device and method of treating the skin surfaceGeneral
US 6,241,739 A
Microdermabrasion device and method of treating the skin surface
Tech Center:
3700 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Medical Devices/Processes
Examiner:
Jeffrey A. Smith
Art Unit:
3732 Sheet Container Making, Package Making, Receptacles, Shoes, Apparel, and Tool Driving or Impacting
Agent:
Inventors:
STEPHEN H. WALDRON
Assignee:
Priority:
11/12/99
Filed:
11/12/99
Granted:
06/05/01
Expiration:
11/12/19
Abstract
This invention provides a treatment tool and tissue collection system, for remove of outer layers of skin to provide a revitalized, fresh skin surface, and a method of using same, comprising an abrasive tipped tool mounted on the end of a tube, said tube being connected to a source of vacuum. The vacuum aids in maintaining intimate contact between the abrasive tip and the skin during the treatment process and transports the removed tissue to a collection container.