Handpiece assembly for laser treatment device

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention include a handpiece system including a detachable cable that can receive at least power, and a detachable cable connector, where the detachable cable connector and detachable cable are reversibly attachable to each other. In some embodiments, the system includes an interchangeable laser module, where the laser module and detachable cable connector are reversibly attachable to each other. Further, the interchangeable laser module is configured and arranged to receive at least the power via the cable connector when coupled to the cable connector, and to be removed from the detachable cable connector and replaced with another laser module. In some embodiments, the system further includes an interchangeable handpiece which is reversibly attachable to the interchangeable laser module. Further, the interchangeable handpiece is configured and arranged to be removed from the interchangeable laser module and replaced with another interchangeable handpiece.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A handpiece assembly for laser treating a target surface, the handpiece assembly comprising:
 a handpiece,   a replaceable tip,   a cable, and   a user interface;   wherein the handpiece is replaceable;   wherein the handpiece assembly is configured to enable a first handpiece to be removed from the handpiece assembly and replaced with a second handpiece;   wherein the handpiece is configured to receive electromagnetic energy from the laser module and to direct the electromagnetic energy to a target surface through the replaceable tip;   wherein the cable includes at least one channel for carrying liquid; and   wherein the user interface is configured to generate a display.   
     
     
         2 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 1 ,
 further comprising disposable protective covers;   wherein the handpiece is configured to use the disposable protective covers.   
     
     
         3 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the handpiece assembly is configured to transmit a feedback signal to a power supply and control module.   
     
     
         4 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 1 ,
 further comprising a photodiode;   wherein the photodiode is configured to generate an output power feedback signal.   
     
     
         5 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the handpiece assembly is configured to be disconnected from a power supply and control module by disconnecting the cable.   
     
     
         6 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 1 ,
 further comprising a laser module;   wherein the laser module operates in a pulsed operation mode.   
     
     
         7 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the handpiece includes fiber optic materials, sapphire, or other optical materials.   
     
     
         8 . A handpiece assembly for laser treating a target surface, the handpiece assembly comprising:
 a handpiece,   a replaceable tip,   a laser module, and   a user interface;   wherein the handpiece assembly is configured to enable a first handpiece to be removed from the handpiece assembly and replaced with a second handpiece;   wherein the handpiece is configured to receive electromagnetic energy from the laser module and to direct the electromagnetic energy to a target surface through the replaceable tip;   wherein the laser module is configured to the generate electromagnetic energy at a wavelength in the range of approximately 400 nm to 3.0 μm; and   wherein the user interface is configured to generate a display.   
     
     
         9 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 8 ,
 wherein the laser module is configured to operate in a pulsed operation mode.   
     
     
         10 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 8 ,
 wherein the handpiece includes fiber optic materials, sapphire, or other optical materials.   
     
     
         11 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 8 ,
 wherein the handpiece is configured to use a disposable protective cover.   
     
     
         12 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 8 ,
 wherein the handpiece assembly is configured to transmit a feedback signal to a power supply and control module.   
     
     
         13 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 8 ,
 further comprising a photodiode;   wherein the photodiode is configured to generate an output power feedback signal.   
     
     
         14 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 8 ,
 wherein the handpiece assembly is configured to be disconnected from a power supply and control module by disconnecting a cable.   
     
     
         15 . A handpiece assembly for laser treating a target surface, the handpiece assembly comprising:
 a replaceable handpiece,   a laser module, and   a user interface;   wherein the replaceable handpiece is configured to be removed from the handpiece assembly and replaced with another handpiece;   wherein the replaceable handpiece is configured to receive electromagnetic energy from the laser module and to direct the electromagnetic energy to a target surface;   wherein the laser module is configured to generate the electromagnetic energy at a wavelength in the range of approximately 400 nm to 3.0 μm; and   wherein the user interface is configured to generate a display.   
     
     
         16 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 15 ,
 further comprising a replaceable tip;   wherein the handpiece is configured to receive the electromagnetic energy from the laser module and to direct the electromagnetic energy to a target surface through the replaceable tip.   
     
     
         17 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 16 ,
 wherein the handpiece assembly is configured to be disconnected from the power supply and control module by disconnecting a cable from the power supply and control module.   
     
     
         18 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 17 ,
 further comprising a photodiode;   wherein the photodiode is configured to generate an output power feedback signal.   
     
     
         19 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 17 ,
 wherein the handpiece assembly is configured to transmit a feedback signal to a power supply and control module.   
     
     
         20 . The handpiece assembly of  claim 17 ,
 further comprising a power supply and control module that includes wireless communication circuitry.