Altair Instruments,Inc. located in Camarillo California, introduced its "NewApeel® Aesthetic Exfoliation System for skin care with its unique DiamondTome™ Wands, an evolution in microdermabrasion technology -- a better way to smoother, more youthful skin.".  This technology is covered by US Patent 6,241,739 "Microdermabrasion device and method of treating the skin surface"

Altair has asserted this patent against a number of companies in the skin care space, including:

• Altair Instruments Inc. vs. Multi-Peel Pty Ltd, Science Aesthetic Solutions Inc., et. al.
• Altair Instruments Inc. vs. Genesis Biosytems Inc.- August 2005
• Altair Instruments Inc. vs. Multi-Peel Pty Ltd, et al - March 2005

This patent is listed on Patently-O as one of the Most Litigated Patents 2005-2007