Eye Or Nose Protectors Patents (Class 128/858)
  • Publication number: 20130255697
    Abstract: A protective mask for use with a CPAP system is disclosed. The protective mask aligns with a user's eye area to protect a user's eyes from any flow of air which may escape the air-delivery mask of the CPAP system. The composition of the protective mask is such that it is impermeable to air on one side and has a soft and non-irritating surface on the other side. The protective mask is preferably adjustable to accommodate various sized users and may include ear protectors to help facilitate uninterrupted sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Barbara S. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20130213411
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present application relates to a system including a nasal splint and an insert. The nasal splint includes an airway tube. The insert is configured to be removably inserted into the airway tube. The insert includes an elongated tube surrounding an airway passage. The elongated tube is configured to collect and hold human material originating from within the human body. An interior surface of the elongated tube is formed at least partially by an inward extension of an exterior surface of the tube into the airway passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: Oscar A. Tamez
  • Publication number: 20130152947
    Abstract: A system and method for restricting a movement of a head of a person wearing a sleep mask. A system includes a non-stretchable harness attached or attachable to the sleep mask and affixable to an object distant to the person's head such as to impede the head's movement in at least one of forward and shoulder-to-shoulder direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Rudolf H. Binder
  • Patent number: 8464721
    Abstract: A retracting eye drape assembly is disclosed for use around a patient's eye to seclude and seal off the operative field during eye surgery. The drape assembly includes a retraction member connected to the drape and configured to engage the patient's eyelid, an extension member connected to the retraction member or to the drape and configured to substantially enclose the patient's eyelid, and a retraction flap configured to secure the patient's eyelid in a substantially retracted position. A method of applying an eye drape assembly is disclosed. After application of the drape to the patient's face, and while the patient's eyelid is closed, the patient's eyelid is engaged by a retraction member connected to the drape and retracted. While retracted, the patient's eyelid is substantially enclosed to seclude the eyelid and eyelashes from the operational area. The secluded eyelid and eyelashes are then secured in a retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventor: Andrew Peter Davis
  • Publication number: 20130118506
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method that comprises generating air flows (2) in the form of an air curtain in front of openings of the face to be protected using ambient air without preliminary purification, and directing said flows (2) in such a way that the flow lines do not intersect the planes of the openings of the face to be protected and reject aerosol particles in the vicinity of said openings. The configuration of the flows (2) is selected so that any vector extending from the surrounding medium through the air into the plane of the openings of the face to be protected, intersects at least one of said flows (2). The speed and the transverse section of the flow (2) are selected so that the acceleration gained by the aerosol particles falling into the flow from the surrounding medium, is sufficient for diverting them from the sections of the face to be protected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: Oleg Igorevich Osipov, Alexander Borisovich Tsyganov
  • Patent number: 8439043
    Abstract: A retracting eye drape assembly is disclosed for use around a patient's eye to seclude and seal off the operative field during eye surgery. The drape assembly includes a retraction member connected to the drape and configured to engage the patient's eyelid, an extension member connected to the retraction member or to the drape and configured to substantially enclose the patient's eyelid, and a retraction flap configured to secure the patient's eyelid in a substantially retracted position. A method of applying an eye drape assembly is disclosed. After application of the drape to the patient's face, and while the patient's eyelid is closed, the patient's eyelid is engaged by a retraction member connected to the drape and retracted. While retracted, the patient's eyelid is substantially enclosed to seclude the eyelid and eyelashes from the operational area. The secluded eyelid and eyelashes are then secured in a retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Inventor: Andrew Peter Davis
  • Patent number: 8418695
    Abstract: An eyeglass patch which is comprised of an optical occluding cup for correcting dominant eye vision problems is disclosed. One embodiment of the inventive eyeglass patch has an interchangeable exterior portion, wherein the wearer can interchange the exterior appearance of the eyeglass patch, at will. This embodiment is comprised of two cutouts, which thread and interlock together, wherein one of the cutouts has a decorative exterior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas C. Moulton
  • Patent number: 8413656
    Abstract: A respiratory anesthesia mask has an exposed face. The mask has an interior periphery in a continuous loop to fit a face of a patient. The mask having a centrally located exterior cylinder adapted to couple with a source of respiratory anesthesia gas. The mask has an intermediate section in a generally frusto-conical configuration between the interior periphery and the tube. Eyelid closure and protection equipment is received and supported on the face of the intermediate section of the mask. The closure and protection equipment includes two repositionable adhesive strips with interior and exterior surfaces. The closure and protection equipment includes temporary adhesive on the interior surface of the repositionable adhesive strip. In this manner, the repositionable adhesive strips are removably coupled to the face of the intermediate section of the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Inventor: Julio A. Warren
  • Publication number: 20130081639
    Abstract: A nose plug (1) includes at least one flexible member (2) and one rigid, elongated support member (3). The flexible member is arranged to surround the support member, and the flexible member is adapted to be placed within a nostril to accurately fill the opening of the nostril, and is provided with elements for enabling air flowing in a tortuous structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: NOSE OPTION AB
    Inventors: Susanna Bergstrand Borjegren, Anders Proos, Per Borjegren
  • Publication number: 20130070200
    Abstract: A conformable covering comprises an outer portion with rigidity to resist movement on the cornea and an inner portion to contact the cornea and provide an environment for epithelial regeneration. The inner portion of the covering can be configured in many ways so as to conform at least partially to an ablated stromal surface so as to correct vision. The conformable inner portion may have at least some rigidity so as to smooth the epithelium such that the epithelium regenerates rapidly and is guided with the covering so as to form a smooth layer for vision. The inner portion may comprise an amount of rigidity within a range from about 1×10?4 Pa*m3 to about 5×10?4 Pa*m3 so as to deflect and conform at least partially to the ablated cornea and smooth an inner portion of the ablation with an amount of pressure when deflected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: NexisVision, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene de Juan, JR., Cary J. Reich, Yair Alster, K. Angela Macfarlane, Doug Rimer, Douglas Sutton, Dean Carson, Enrique Barragan, Matt Clarke, Ashley Tuan, Brian Levy
  • Patent number: 8382279
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an adjustable eye patch for use in connection with eye glasses. The eye patch has a first end and a second end. While in use, the first end may be located near the nose of an individual and the second end may be positioned near the ear of the individual. Near the second end of the eye patch may be a plurality of slits wherein a support bar portion of the frame of the glasses may be inserted. The first end of the eye patch may have an elongated slit for securing around the bridge or nose support of the eye glasses. The elongated slit may be temporarily secured around the bridge of the glasses to provide additional support for the eye patch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: Kimberly Sue Phillips
  • Publication number: 20130025606
    Abstract: A conformable covering comprises an outer portion with rigidity to resist movement on the cornea and an inner portion to contact the cornea and provide an environment for epithelial regeneration. The inner portion of the covering can be configured in many ways so as to conform at least partially to an ablated stromal surface so as to correct vision. The conformable inner portion may have at least some rigidity so as to smooth the epithelium such that the epithelium regenerates rapidly and is guided with the covering so as to form a smooth layer for vision. The inner portion may comprise an amount of rigidity within a range from about 1×10?4 Pa*m3 to about 5×10?4 Pa*m3 so as to deflect and conform at least partially to the ablated cornea and smooth an inner portion of the ablation with an amount of pressure when deflected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: NexisVision, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene de Juan, JR., Cary J. Reich, Yair Alster, K. Angela Macfarlane, Doug Rimer, Douglas Sutton, Dean Carson, Enrique Barragan, Matt Clarke, Ashley Tuan, Brian Levy
  • Publication number: 20130019878
    Abstract: A flexible nasal protection strip for use by cold and allergy suffers who, as part of their condition, must continually blow their nose with tissues. The protection strip consists of a die-cut strip of medical grade clear, colored or imprinted plastic with adhesive on one side that is temporarily protected by a peelable film. The protection strip is flexible enough to conform to the nose but not interfere with breathing. The unique design protects the exterior sidewalls and tip of the nose from the habitual abrasion caused by excessive tissue rubbing. The protection strip could also be impregnated with a variety of compounds including: compressed iron oxides and salts to produce chemically-based heat protecting the nose from damage in extreme cold and chemicals or metals offering ultraviolet radiation protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventor: D. Jon Anderson
  • Patent number: 8322340
    Abstract: A description is given of an endonasal filter including two essentially planar filtering components joined at their respective ends by a flexible element mounted, similar to a spring, across the cartilage between the two nostrils. The shape of the filtering components is that of a lunette as is the shape of the section at entry to the channel communicating with the nasal cavities. The filtering components are joined by a thin piece of plastic shaped to form a U-bend, the two parallel sides of which extend towards the filtering components on whose surfaces they assume the form of an oval that supports the component and to which it is made to adhere by application of heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventor: Emilio Talmon
  • Patent number: 8176878
    Abstract: A semi-rigid animal head enclosure with a handle effective in muzzling and controlling a fractious animal using a lead passing through a portion of the enclosure and secured thereto or in corporation with a special capture stick having a lead forming a loop secured to the enclosure, one end of the stick and loop passing through the head enclosure and encircling the neck of an animal the stick having a method for releasing the lead from the capture stick, removing the stick from enclosure allows the lead to be secured to the head enclosure thus maintaining the enclosure over the head of the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Toby J. Wexler
  • Patent number: 8137375
    Abstract: A kit for packing and supporting the nasal cavities after surgical procedures performed on the nose having two inflatable non-elastomeric balloons (6?, 6?) and inflation port arrangement (27) arranged so that, in use, each balloon (6?, 6?) can be located in a nasal cavity and inflated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: John Overton Hudson, Alberto Bauer
  • Publication number: 20120037167
    Abstract: An infant nasal septum protective device has an H-shaped configuration including a first portion that adheres to the outside of the nose when in use, a second portion that adheres to the upper lip when in use, and a third portion that extends between and interconnects the first and second portions in a position overlying the septum when in use, to help protect the septum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: LQ PRODUCT & DEVICES, LLC
    Inventor: Leah A. Quiray
  • Publication number: 20120031413
    Abstract: A mask includes a support member, a transparent main body, and a fixing member. The support member includes a main portion, a holding portion, and a resisting portion. The holding portion is integrally formed with the main portion. The holding portion extends away from the transparent main body. The resisting portion is positioned on the main portion. The transparent main body is fixed on the main portion. The fixing member is connected to the main portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicants: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED, SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: ZHENG SHI, JIANG-FENG LIU, YU-XI GAO
  • Patent number: 7987850
    Abstract: An infant nasal interface prong device for use with an nCPAP system. The device includes first and second nasal prongs and a base. Each prong includes a bellows segment, a tip, and a lumen. The tip extends from the bellows segment to a tip end and is adapted for insertion with an infant's naris. The lumen extends through the tip and the bellows segment. In an undeflected state, a central axis of the lumen along the bellows segment is transversely offset from the lumen axis at the tip end. The base is connected to each of the nasal prongs and is adapted for coupling to a CPAP generator. The bellows segment renders the corresponding prong highly flexible relative to the base. The offset positioning of the tip end promotes desired positioning of the base/CPAP generator, relative to the patient and more closely conforms to the expected nasal anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: CareFusion 2200, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Zollinger, Brian Pierro
  • Patent number: 7954495
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dustproof mask for nose, in which filters are inserted into the nasal cavities of a user. The dustproof mask for nose includes a clamping unit having two wings and surrounding the nasal septum (the septum of the nose) of a user; connection portions installed at tips of the two wings; and filters installed at the connection portions. In the dustproof mask for nose, the filters (10) have a hemispheric shape, nipple-shaped connectors, which are formed at the connection portions, are inserted into connection holes, which are formed through the central areas of the filters, and fixing protrusions for firmly holding the nasal septum are formed on the wings of the clamping unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventor: Jin Gu Joung
  • Publication number: 20100319714
    Abstract: A headgear-earwear assembly and a method of assembling the same. The headgear-earwear assembly can include an earwear and a headgear adapted to be coupled together. The earwear can include an elongated member, such as a cord, having a length, and an earpiece coupled to the elongated member. The headgear can include a major surface and a channel oriented substantially along the major surface of the headgear. The channel can be configured to removably house at least a portion of the length of the elongated member. The method can include positioning at least a portion of the elongated member in the channel, such that at least a portion of the length of the elongated member is removably housed in the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Glenn D. Oshima, Yuichi Ogawa, Hiroshi Shimatani
  • Publication number: 20100282266
    Abstract: The subject of the invention is a covering filtering material for protecting eyes which are healthy, pseudo-aphakic (operated for cataracts) and/or having retinal degeneration under shortwave lengths, which results from the application of a filter with yellow pigmentation on any covering, coating or screening material with the purpose of protecting the eyes from the shortwave lengths of visible spectrum from 500 to 380 nm which cause retinal degeneration. By way of example, this element may be applied in materials intended for manufacturing awnings, parasols or insulating materials or protection screens of any type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: UNIVERSIDAD COMPLUTENSE DE MADRID
    Inventor: Celia Sánchez Ramos
  • Patent number: 7798141
    Abstract: An adjustable nasal cavity dilator is provided that enables a user to selectively dilate a single nasal passageway in order to achieve a desired flow of air therethrough. In an exemplary embodiment, the nasal cavity dilator comprises an elongate foundation strip and a dilation adjustment band. An adhesive material secures the nasal cavity dilator to the external tissue of a user's face, on the side of the nasal cavity, and on the adjacent cheek. A fastener secures the dilation adjustment band to maintain the force that keeps the nasal cavity in the dilated state. In another embodiment, an attachment is coupled to the foundation strip in order to slidingly engage the dilation adjustment band so that it reverses direction before the force is applied. A free end of the band is then fastened to either the foundation strip or the dilation adjustment band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Inventor: Matthew P. Veeder
  • Patent number: 7748387
    Abstract: A protective eye guard includes a flexible facial mask, a pair of eye covers, a sponge-like material and a layer of shielding material. The facial mask is configured and sized to overlay the portion of a patient's face surrounding the eyes and has a pair of openings overlying the eyes. The eye covers overlie the openings in the facial mask. Within the openings, a pair of enclosed chambers overlying the patient's eyes are defined beneath the respective eye covers. The sponge-like material is disposed in each chamber for absorbing a liquid that disperses and absorbs the energy of a laser beam. The layer of shielding material is an aluminum foil, which is disposed beneath the sponge-like material and overlies the openings for shielding the patient's eyes from the liquid and for also further shielding the patient's eyes from said laser beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Dupaco, Inc.
    Inventors: An Binh Vu, Gregory Philip Jordan
  • Patent number: 7640934
    Abstract: An infant nasal interface prong device for use with an nCPAP system. The device includes first and second nasal prongs and a base. Each prong includes a bellows segment, a tip, and a lumen. The tip extends from the bellows segment to a tip end and is adapted for insertion with an infant's naris. The lumen extends through the tip and the bellows segment. In an undeflected state, a central axis of the lumen along the bellows segment is transversely offset from the lumen axis at the tip end. The base is connected to each of the nasal prongs and is adapted for coupling to a CPAP generator. The bellows segment renders the corresponding prong highly flexible relative to the base. The offset positioning of the tip end promotes desired positioning of the base/CPAP generator, relative to the patient and more closely conforms to the expected nasal anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: CareFusion 2200, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Zollinger, Brian Pierro
  • Patent number: 7621278
    Abstract: Eye drapes that cover the conjunctiva and reduce the incidence of eye infection are provided. The eye drape has a flexible material and attached thereto a surgical drape. The flexible material is preferably circular with an opening to expose the cornea. The bottom of the flexible material is preferably convex relative to the shape of the eye. The outer diameter of the flexible material is conveniently fits over the ball of the eye. The surgical drape has an opening greater than or equal to the inner diameter and smaller than or equal to the outer diameter of the flexible material. The flexible material is removably fixed to the eye through a vacuum force caused by air expelled from, e.g. (i) a pocket of air in between the flexible material and the eye, (ii) a chamber with openings at the bottom of the flexible material, and/or (iii) a suction device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Inventors: Herminia Mino Sotelo De Kaspar, James Craig Milroy, Peter Roy Egbert
  • Publication number: 20090260633
    Abstract: Eye shades to reduce phototherapy light exposure to the eyes of a jaundiced person during a phototherapy session are provided. The shades includes a flexible and soft frame that can be placed against the face of a jaundiced person. At least one light-absorbing filter capable of filtering phototherapy light to both eyes of the person is affixed to the frame. The light-absorbing filter is a light intensity reduction filter of the blue-to-yellow light or the blue light from the phototherapy light. Advantages of the phototherapy shades presented herein exist due to the ability of patients to see their surroundings during phototherapy and caregivers to observe newborn's state of alertness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: Hendrik J. Vreman
  • Publication number: 20090227930
    Abstract: A topical product including but not limited to a feminine hygiene product or incontinence shield which contains at least two kinds of particulate metals distributed throughout which, when in contact with moisture, form a galvanic current (virtually if not completely imperceptible to the user) that has antimicrobial effect on all pathogens. Galvanic current virtually or completely imperceptible to the user facilitates antimicrobial effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: William E. Crisp
  • Patent number: 7584754
    Abstract: A disposable, laser-resistant eye patch includes at least one sheet member and a metallic layer attached to the sheet member. The eye patch may include two sheet members, with the metallic layer interposed between the sheet members. The eye patch preferably has adhesive applied on a peripheral portion of the eye patch for attaching the eye patch to a wearer's face. The eye patch is preferably sized to fit entirely within the eye socket of a human eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Sperian Eye & Face Protection, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Pellegrini, Steven B. Krupnick
  • Patent number: 7563237
    Abstract: Apparatus 10 discloses a cranial orthosis for treating cranial deformities in infants. The device 10 conforms to the contour of an infant's head 18 and is used to correct positional plagiocephaly by redirecting the compressive forces that would otherwise be imposed on soft, compliant areas of the developing cranium. The device 10 is comprised of a frame member 12 housing having front 14 and rear 16 pads incorporating means for adjusting pressure 24 thereon. The cranial orthosis 10 has at least one removable panel 44 for relieving pressure during nighttime use. Alternate embodiments disclose devices having three pads 14, 54 in either an “X” or “Y” configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventor: James David Murphy
  • Publication number: 20090151732
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dustproof mask for nose, in which filters (10) are inserted into the nasal cavities of a user. The dustproof mask for nose includes a clamping unit (20) having two wings (21, 22) and surrounding the nasal septum (the septum of the nose) of a user; connection portions (30) installed at tips of the two wings (20); and filters (10) installed at the connection portions (30). In the dustproof mask for nose, the filters (10) have a hemispheric shape, nipple-shaped connectors (31), which are formed at the connection portions (30), are inserted into connection holes (11), which are formed through the central areas of the filters (10), and fixing protrusions (210, 220) for firmly holding the nasal septum are formed on the wings (21, 22) of the clamping unit (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Jin Gu Joung
  • Publication number: 20090145444
    Abstract: A dust mask, the dust mask being lightweight, disposable and configured for a human face, the dust mask further being substantially continuous, and unitary if desired, and sized and configured to extend from ear to ear and to cover all of and substantially only a mouth, nose and ears, the mask further configured to transmit air inhaled by or exhaled by the user yet substantially completely block at least dust from reaching the nose, mouth and ears of the user. The mask can be further configured to substantially completely block at least one undesired air-borne contaminant in addition to dust and can comprise a central portion covering the user's nose and mouth and two earpieces seamlessly attached to the central portion. The mask can further comprise a pliable, resilient nose bridge that can be adjusted to conform to the nose of the user as well as a variety of other structural elements and configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas William Edwards
  • Publication number: 20090071486
    Abstract: At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a method of sealing an orifice comprising: inserting a sealing element into an orifice; transferring a fluid into the sealing element; and restricting fluid transfer into the sealing element when a pressure in the sealing element is greater than a threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: PERSONICS HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Moises Perez, John Patrick Keady
  • Publication number: 20080257362
    Abstract: An eyewear apparatus which maintains a sealed cavity in front of a user's eyes when engaged to the face in an as-worn position. The device features a pair of eyecups formed of a soft pliable material and having an optically corrected curved lens portion formed of a soft pliable material. A projecting edge portion surrounding said curved lens provides a seal to maintain the cavity between the lens and the user's eye sealed from contaminants such a pollen and dirt and maintains humidity higher in the cavity for eye comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Suzanne Davison, Roy Victor Paulson
  • Publication number: 20080251085
    Abstract: A mask to ameliorate the effects of dry eye syndrome in a dry eye subject including a thin, flexible, substantially water vapor impermeable membrane having two opposed eye covering portions separated by a central portion. The central portion is gathered to create a shape that accommodates nose structure of the dry eye subject and curves the opposed eye covering portions to conform the opposed eye covering portions generally to the curvature of the dry eye subject's face in an area surrounding the dry eye subject's eyes. The mask further includes an absorbent structure securable between the impermeable membrane and the eyes of the dry eye subject that is capable of absorbing and evaporatively releasing a substance to improve the comfort and health of the eyes and/or adnexa of the dry eye syndrome subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Mary Schwebel
  • Publication number: 20080078415
    Abstract: This nose-plug is unique in design while at the same time effectively prevents water from entering the nasal cavities of the swimmer. It is made of lightweight wire with a soft covering, which makes it comfortable to wear, and flexible enough to fit almost any size of person. The nose-plug is inconspicuous due to both its small size and by the fact that the covering can be made in a wide variety of skin tones. The nose-plug could be used for both casual and lap swimming, and is capable of staying on the nose even after diving in the water. This device is new to the realm of athletics because it keeps water out of the sinus cavities more effectively than the previous devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventor: Kathleen Mishler
  • Publication number: 20080082030
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention disclose adjustable nose splints that may be used during the rhinoplasty recovery process in order to apply pressure to the patient's nose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventor: Steven Mark Clark
  • Patent number: 7318440
    Abstract: An eye patch that is usable with eyeglass frames includes a flexible body and at least one fastener. The fastener(s) fasten the flexible body to the front of the frames. The flexible body substantially blocks both frontal and peripheral vision of an eye of a wearer of the eyeglass frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventor: Beth N. Grijalva
  • Patent number: 7231922
    Abstract: An eyewear apparatus for treating dry eye conditions featuring a pair of curved eyecups having interior cavities for providing treatment to the eyes when worn. Each interior cavity has a sidewall surface adapted to removably engage with the perimeter edge of a moisture pad which may be mounted therein to provide moisture, aroma, or medicinal treatment to the eye. An ocular cavity formed in the moisture pads provides a separate treatment chamber to each of the two eyes of a user. Heat or cold may also be provided to the ocular chamber through temperature components which mount to the moisture pad or in a gap between the moisture pad and the front of the interior cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Inventors: Suzanne Davison, Roy Paulson
  • Patent number: 7188625
    Abstract: External ocular shields for protecting a patient's eyes from medical treatment radiation energy such as a laser during a medical procedure. Each shield has an external surface that absorbs energy that hits the shield. The shields are connected to each other by a nose piece, and the nose piece is connected to each shield by a mounting means. The mounting means are positioned perpendicular to the shields and parallel to each other so that the nose piece can pivot upward towards the user's forehead and downward towards the user's chin without altering the fit of the shields over the user's eyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Durette
  • Patent number: 7117543
    Abstract: A nose protection shield designed to be custom fitted to the exterior shape of a nose which is constructed of a hydrophilic thermoplastic having a thickness of between one-half millimeter to one millimeter. The nose protection shield is constructed by making a cast of the person's nose by applying a first hardenable material onto the nose, causing this first hardenable material to harden, removing the cast after such is hardened, filling of the cavity of the cast with a second hardenable material, permitting the second hardenable material to harden to form a model, removing the model from the cast, placing a thin, flexible plastic sheet on the model, drawing a vacuum in proximity of the model which causes the sheet to be drawn tightly against the model, apply heat for a short period of time to the sheet to a sufficient level to cause the at-rest shape of the sheet to be deformed and assume the new configuration of the model, and then removing of the sheet from the model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Inventor: Angel Gunnarshaug
  • Patent number: 7077128
    Abstract: An eye-wear article (93) for use with a respiratory mask (1) comprises a flat piece of transparent polymeric material providing a visor portion. The flat piece of polymeric material has shaped portions in a lower edge that fit over respective selected parts of the mask, and elongate tabs (95) that extend from each side and are inserted into respective guides (97) on the head harness (7, 8) of the mask to cause the flat piece of polymeric material to adopt a curved configuration and locate the visor portion in front of the eyes of the wearer. The tabs (95) can slide in the guides (97) to permit the eye-wear article to be moved out of engagement with the mask and onto the top of the wearer's while the mask is being worn, without disturbing the position of the mask on the wearer's face and without affecting the respiratory protection provided by the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Audra A. Wilson, Christopher P. Henderson, Desmond T. Curran, Brian Cormack
  • Patent number: 6990981
    Abstract: Eyewear with a disposable shield that is OSHA compliant with no holes or perforations in the side shields. This protective eyewear consists of a flexible, anti-fog, anti-glare coated disposable material to maximize protection of a wearer's eyes and face from splashes, sprays, spatter or droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials while giving the wearer a maximum range of vision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Embrace Healthcare
    Inventors: Gene DuBois, Alan Kenneth Stratton
  • Patent number: 6978785
    Abstract: An eye-surgical holed towel comprises a transparent PVC holed towel with two holes at a center thereof; a separable paper adhered to a backside of the holed towel; the separable paper having two holes; and an opaque shielding sheet adhered to a front side of the holed towel and between the two holes of the holed towel; and a lower edge of the opaque shielding sheet being adhered upon the holed towel so that the opaque shielding sheet is turnable along the lower edge for shielding one eye of a user; The two holes of the separable paper are at positions corresponding to the two holes of the holed towel. When the separable paper is torn, it can be placed upon the face of a user. The shielding sheet has a gluing section, when the separable paper is torn, it can be adhered to an eye of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Iniversal Vision Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Pi-Jung Lin
  • Patent number: 6973930
    Abstract: An eyeshield (10) for protecting babies' eyesight during phototherapy treatment for neonatal jaundice includes a strap (11) of soft material sized and shaped to pass around and secured to the head of the baby. An eye pad (18) is attached or formed integrally with the strap (11). A tab (13) extending from the strap (11) adjacent to the eye pad (18) can be grasped to aid in positioning the eyeshield (10) such that the eye pad (18) lies over the baby's eyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Nascor Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Howard William Chilton
  • Patent number: 6971388
    Abstract: A device combining internal nasal filtration and internal nasal dilation operating synchronously provides air filtration by retaining particulate in a single piece foam nasal filter during inhalation through the nose. Internal nasal dilation is provided by the effect of a resilient member adhesively affixed to the nasal foam filter and which when bent from a planar surface applies outward biasing forces to each nostril so that breathing is facilitated. The soft, gentle foam of the nasal filter distributes the biasing forces over a large area and protects the inside of the nose from irritation. An improved internal nasal dilator filter functions to provide increased air flow through dilation while removing various sizes of particulate through filtration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Santa Barbara Medco, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Michaels
  • Patent number: 6918394
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device which prevents loud snoring and apnea during sleep so as not to cause discomfort to a user as much as possible. Stoppers 4 such as belts or straps having predetermined elasticity are attached to both right and left sides of a lower jaw fitting piece 3 which fits the both sides of the lower jaw, the lower jaw 2 is pushed forward via the lower jaw fitting piece 3 by setting and hanging the stoppers 4 on the nose or head of the face side, whereby occurrence of apnea and loud snoring during sleep is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignees: Medical treatment corporate judicial person Matsuda dentist's office
    Inventors: Narihiko Matsuda, Masayoshi Furuya
  • Patent number: 6886565
    Abstract: A macula cover having a flexible sheet member and including an contact surface, an outer surface, a perimeter, and an annular stiffener. The sheet member is sized to cover the fovea and the parafoveal area of the macula during retinal surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Innovative Retinal Products LLC
    Inventors: Robert E. Morris, Clark D. Witherspoon, W. Brad Priester
  • Patent number: 6871651
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a surgical drape during eye surgery comprising a flexible supply tube and a flexible suction tube which is easily formed by hand to maintain a desired shape and which serves the dual role of supporting the surgical drape above the patient's nose and mouth and providing a breathing environment by supplying air or oxygen and by removing exhaled CO2-rich air. Ports are located at the upper ends of the supply and suction tubes near the patient's face. The lower ends of the supply and suction tubes are equipped with optional valves and coupled to an oxygen source and a suction source, respectively. A bracket is disposed beneath the patient and supports the tubes near their lower ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Inventor: Jeffrey Day Lanier
  • Patent number: RE39896
    Abstract: A disposable eye patch includes a first sheet member, a second sheet member smaller than the first sheet member, and an adhesive layer applied to one side of the first sheet member. One portion of the adhesive layer bonds the first and second sheet members together, and another portion of the adhesive layer adheres to the tissue surrounding an eye when the eye patch is applied to a patient. A release layer may be provided to cover the exposed portion of the adhesive layer, and may be peeled off prior to the use of the eye patch. The release layer and a plurality of eye patches may be provided in the form of a dispenser roll assembly. In a method of manufacturing the disposable eye patch, the first and second sheet members may both be formed from a sheet material having an adhesive layer, and then the first and second sheet members may be adhered together with the adhesive layer on one of the sheet members contacting the adhesive layer on the other one of the sheet members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: GPT Glendale, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy L. Arnold, Jeffrey M. Stein