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Granted Patent B1
US 12,653,298 · App. 19/190,728 · Granted Jun 16, 2026

Dermatologic lubricant dispenser and buffing applicator

Inventors: Syed Saleem Shah (Clarksville, MD); Saif Uddin Syed (Lutherville, MD)
Assignee: Sasy Scientifics LLC
A45D40/26A45D2200/054A61H7/004A61H7/005
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Patent No.
US 12,653,298
App. No.
19/190,728
Granted
Jun 16, 2026
Kind
B1
Abstract

A hand-held device includes a handle and a housing operatively connected to the handle. The housing includes a first portion and a second portion. A cartridge is inside the second portion of the housing. The cartridge is adapted to contain a bio-safe lubricant. An applicator head having a smooth surface is attached to the first portion of the housing. A nozzle is operatively connected to the cartridge and extends through the applicator head. The nozzle discharges the lubricant out from the applicator head. A rod is in the cartridge. A plate is connected to the rod and positioned in the cartridge. A first motor is in the first portion and drives motion of the applicator head. A second motor is operatively connected to the rod. The second motor drives motion of the rod in the cartridge. The rod drives motion of the plate in the cartridge.

Claims (86)

1 . A device comprising:

an applicator head;

a processor;

a memory operatively connected to the processor; and

a pressure sensor in the applicator head, wherein the pressure sensor is to:

detect pressure measurements during a treatment session; and

transmit the pressure measurements to the processor;

wherein the memory is to store treatment session data including the pressure measurements and a treatment duration, and

wherein the processor is to:

analyze the pressure measurements to determine treatment effectiveness, and

generate treatment reports based on historical treatment session data.

2 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is to:

monitor cumulative usage time of the applicator head;

compare the cumulative usage time to a predetermined maximum usage threshold; and

generate a replacement notification when the cumulative usage time exceeds the predetermined maximum usage threshold.

3 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is to:

determine whether the pressure measurements are within a therapeutic pressure range; and

generate a notification when the pressure measurements are outside the therapeutic pressure range.

4 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is to:

track frequency of treatment sessions;

compare an actual treatment frequency against prescribed treatment frequency; and

generate compliance reports based on the comparison.

5 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the memory is to store the treatment session data when a wireless connection is unavailable, and wherein the processor is to automatically transmit the stored treatment session data when a wireless connection is established.

6 . The device of claim 1 , comprising a cartridge containing a lubricant, wherein the treatment session data comprises timestamps for treatment start and end times, rotation speed of the applicator head, rotation duration, and an amount of lubricant dispensed.

7 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is to:

analyze historical treatment session data;

identify treatment effectiveness patterns; and

generate recommended treatment parameters based on the identified patterns.

8 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is to:

detect when absorptive properties of the applicator head have degraded based on treatment session data; and

generate a replacement notification.

9 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is to:

track a total number of treatment sessions performed with the applicator head; and

control usage duration of the device based on regulatory guidelines or medical professional input, or a combination thereof.

10 . The device of claim 1 , comprising environmental sensors that detect ambient conditions during treatment sessions, wherein the processor is to analyze treatment effectiveness in relation to the ambient conditions.

11 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is to:

detect treatment session interruptions;

log a duration of the detected treatment session interruptions; and

adjust treatment effectiveness calculations based on the detected treatment session interruptions.

12 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is to:

detect changes in pressure application patterns of the applicator head over time; and

generate notifications when the detected pressure application patterns deviate from established baseline patterns.

13 . A method of monitoring dermatologic treatment compliance comprising:

receiving treatment session data from a dermatologic treatment device, wherein the dermatologic treatment device comprises:

an applicator head;

a cartridge containing a lubricant; and

a pressure sensor in the applicator head;

analyzing the treatment session data to determine:

a treatment session duration;

pressure measurements during the treatment session;

an amount of lubricant dispensed by the cartridge; and

a frequency of performing treatment by the dermatologic treatment device; and

comparing the analyzed treatment session data against established treatment parameters.

14 . The method of claim 13 , comprising:

generating treatment compliance reports based on the analyzed treatment session data; and

transmitting the treatment compliance reports to a healthcare provider system.

15 . The method of claim 13 , comprising:

detecting non-compliance with prescribed treatment parameters; and

generating alerts to a user, a healthcare provider, or a combination thereof based on detected non-compliance with the prescribed treatment parameters.

16 . The method of claim 13 , comprising:

integrating the treatment session data with an electronic medical record system; and

providing secure access to the treatment session data to authorized healthcare providers.

17 . The method of claim 13 , comprising:

analyzing pressure patterns of the applicator head detected by the pressure sensor during the treatment session;

identifying optimal pressure ranges for treatment effectiveness; and

providing pressure application guidance to a user.

18 . The method of claim 13 , comprising:

tracking lubricant usage rates;

predicting when additional lubricant will be needed based on the tracked lubricant usage rates; and

automatically generating lubricant refill notifications.

19 . The method of claim 13 , comprising generating treatment session metrics including: average session duration, average pressure applied, total treatment time, and adherence to a prescribed treatment schedule.

20 . The method of claim 13 , comprising:

generating aggregate treatment effectiveness data based on data received from multiple users;

identifying optimal treatment parameters; and

updating recommended treatment protocols based on the aggregate treatment effectiveness data.

21 . A non-transitory program storage device readable by a computing device, and comprising a program of instructions executable by the computing device to perform a method of monitoring dermatologic treatment compliance, the method comprising:

receiving treatment session data from a dermatologic treatment device, wherein the dermatologic treatment device comprises:

an applicator head;

a cartridge containing a lubricant; and

a pressure sensor in the applicator head;

analyzing the treatment session data to determine:

a duration of a treatment session;

pressure measurements of the applicator head detected by the pressure sensor during the treatment session;

an amount of lubricant dispensed from the cartridge; and

a frequency of performing treatments; and

comparing the analyzed treatment session data against predetermined treatment parameters.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 27, 2025
From: SHAH, SYED SALEEM; SYED, SAIF UDDIN
To: SASY SCIENTIFICS LLC
Reel/Frame 071083/0513 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 18376415 · Oct 3, 2023
Continuation 17584367 · Jan 25, 2022
Provisional Application 63141732 · Jan 26, 2021
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