Abstract: A nasal splint device for retaining a traumatized nose after surgery or injury, and method of applying the nasal splint. A flexible inner splint portion adapted for direct application to nasal skin includes a planar sheet of semi-rigid polymer material having opposing lateral portions and a central bridge portion defined by a pair of substantially parallel outer surface grooves for articulation of the inner splint portion and having elongated cutouts defining a lower dorsal portion of the central bridge portion and lateral portions. A compressible polymeric foam inner layer is attached to the inner sheet material and coextensive with the lateral portions and bridge portion, with a pair of inner foam recesses substantially coextensive with the parallel outer surface grooves. A tacky layer of medical-grade adhesive overlies the inner surface of the foam for direct application to the nasal skin.

Abstract: Safety goggles that effectively filter possibly dangerous levels of all types of cataractogenic radiation including near blue light, UV-A, B, and C, Gamma, and X-radiation are disclosed comprising an UV, Gamma, and X-ray radiopaque frameless leaded polymer lens formed to curve over a user's face having a radiolucent polymer nose rest and ear pieces and a radiopaque boot extending from the lens to proximate the user's face to produce a vented peripheral enclosure to cover both eyes of the user and shield the user's eyes from all angles of harmful radiation exposure, but allow unobstructed forward and peripheral vision.

Abstract: An eyeshield for covering an eye that is being treated for some medical problem, so as to shield the eye until such time as it has healed. The eyeshield includes a substantially firm but bendable foraminous member having a concave interior surface that is adapted to be juxtaposed with the eye--to create a kind of shallow "vault" over the eye. The preferred material for the foraminous member is a sheet of 6061 aluminum alloy having a thickness of about 0.025 inch. The member has a peripheral edge or rim having the general shape of an ellipse, with a major axis of about 3 inches and a minor axis of about 2.4 inches. The eyeshield also includes a relatively thick but lightweight border that is permanently mounted around the rim in such a way as to completely envelop the same.

Abstract: An improved universal eye patch which may be successfully applied to either the right or the left eye. The eye patch comprises a central portion, preferably non-yielding, which serves to provide support to an underlying pad, and wing portions that extend angularly from the central portion and serve as means for securing the patch in position over the eye orbit. In the preferred patch, the wing portions are elastically stretchable in a direction away from the central portion and bear adhesive on their respective surfaces disposed in contact with the face so as to anchor the patch and maintain it tautly in position over the eye orbit.

Abstract: There is herein described an improved anti-infection shield system designed for the protection of all health care workers from accidental exposure to body fluids from virus infected patients whereby an ultra-light face shield protects the eyes, nose and oral cavity from inadvertent splashing of patient blood or other body fluids, the shield being very light in weight, optically clear, and readily replaceable.

Abstract: A flexible eyelid cover pre-formed for secure placement in a eyesocket over the eyelid with only a single wetting and without the use of adhesive. The cover is formed of closed cell thermoplastic UV barrier material having a plurality of suction-cup like dimples disposed on the rear surface thereof and which upon initial wetting, conforms to the shape of the eyelid and adheres thereto. A frontal layer of nylon is provided to support a decorative design thereon.

Abstract: A soft and pliable mask for the lower face for the prevention of disease, comprised of a molded mask and straps or bands to hold it in place. Breathing passages are provided. A cavity at the bottom fits around the chin and the top edge may be thicker, or reinforced, to provide close adhesion around the nose.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inexpensively formed perimeter garter for use with eye patches during a post-surgery or post-injury period. The perimeter garter comprises a strip taken from a flat sheet of resilient foam material and formed into a closed curve. The perimeter length of the garter is less than the perimeter length of the eye patch by an amount which causes the garter to stretch around the perimeter of the eye patch and fold down on the opposite sides of the eye patch to lie relatively flat against the sides.

Abstract: A disposable shield stretching from the top of a wearer's head to his neck and including a mouthpiece which can be sealed to the skin, with the seal being disposed proximate to and extending along the entire length of the outer edges of an individual's lips. The mouthpiece is adapted to allow both of the lips to protrude through an opening in the shield when a person is holding his mouth wide-open as is required of dental patients. The shield further includes at least one panel of an air permeable, absorbent material situated contiguous with a wearer's nostrils to allow ample ventilation while simultaneously preventing the passage and subsequent inhalation or deposition on the eyes, skin, or hair of sodium bicarbonate- and debris-laden mists which are routinely deflected from a patient's mouth during the course of dental procedures.

Abstract: A face shield assembly for the protection of the eyes and face of a wearer from infectious, hazardous or undesirable substances. The shield assembly includes a semi-flexible forehead support strip joined at its ends to the ends of a semi-flexible protective face panel support strip. The forehead support strip includes a central strip portion, intermediate strip portions foldable to (and extending outwardly from) the central portion, and end strip portions foldable to (and extending outwardly from) the intermediate strip portions. A semi-flexible, transparent protective face panel is affixed at its upper edge portion to the face panel support strip. An elastic head band is affixed at its ends to an end of the forehead support strip and extends through slip fasteners affixed to the central strip portion of the forehead support strip proximate the fold line between the central portion and the intermediate strip portions.

Abstract: A light-occlusive self adherent eye patch is disclosed comprising an absorbent pad having a nonadherent lower surface, a backing having a lower face adhered to the upper surface of the pad and extending outward from the periphery thereof, a light-occlusive pressure sensitive adhesive coating on the lower face of the backing to adhere the patch to the eye socket, and a removable liner protecting the lower surface of the pad and the adhesive prior to use. The pressure sensitive adhesive blocks at least 95 percent of the light of a preselected wavelength impinging on the adhesive.

Abstract: A layer of plastic, either in film or coating form, is bonded to a sheet of non-woven material to form a base. When film is used, it is preferably smaller in size than the non-woven material and affixed to the top surface thereof by an acrylic adhesive. The plastic film is coated, on its exposed surface, with a layer of acrylic adhesive. When the plastic is in the form of a coating, it is bonded to the bottom surface of the non-woven material. A superabsorbent pad, smaller in size than the base, is wrapped in non-woven material and affixed to the base by the exposed adhesive layer. The remaining portion of the exposed adhesive layer forms a border around the superabsorbent pad for adhering the bandage to the skin.

Abstract: A laser shield is constructed from a non-linting fabric sheet and a metal layer. The shield can be used as a laser-resistant surgical drape during laser surgery to protect the patient from aberrant laser strikes. The laser shield resists penetration by commonly-used surgical lasers, is non-reflective and flame resistant, and provides ready detection of any laser beam which strikes it.

Abstract: A light-weight, disposable face shield assembly for the protection of the eyes and face of a wearer from accidental exposure to infections, hazardous or undesirable substances. The shield assembly includes an elongated, generally rectangular, semi-flexible, transparent face protection panel having a central panel section and like side panel sections which are foldable rearwardly with respect to the central panel section and a semi-flexible head support strip for the face protection panel in alignment with the upper portion of such panel. The head support strip has its ends affixed to the ends of the face protection panel and is of a length that is less than the length of such panel. The head support strip also includes a central strip portion and like side strip portions which are foldable rearwardly with respect to the central strip portion with the fold lines of the head support strip lying within the fold lines of the face protection panel.

Abstract: An eye patch is provided for preventing opening of an eye and preventing corneal abrasion. The patch comprises a compressible planar pad having a configuration which fits within the eye socket to permit easy contact with the outer surface of the eyelids over a closed eye. The planar pad is flexible to facilitate conforming to the outer surface of the lids of the eye. One surface of the pad has an adhesive with a low to moderate adhesion applied thereto to permit securement of the lids in a closed position while permitting removal of the patch with minimal patient discomfort.

Abstract: This invention is comprised of a nonfiltering facial separation barrier, configurated to cover the mouth of a user, and is used for training purposes in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is formed of a relatively coarse mesh material and serves to prevent actual contact of the user's mouth with the training mannequin, while allowing a sufficient flow of air therethrough for resuscitation, with no effective filtration of air.

Abstract: A light-weight, disposable face shield assembly for the protection of the eyes and face of a wearer from accidental exposure to infectious, hazardous or undesirable substances. The shield assembly includes an elongated, semi-flexible head support strip divided into four foldable segments and a rectangular, semi-flexible, transparent protective face panel affixed at its upper edge portion to an intermediate face panel support segment of the head support strip. The intermediate face panel support segment is bounded on one side by a forehead support segment of shorter length than the face panel support segment and on the other side by first and second head support segments.

Abstract: An eye protector, which includes a rigid shield for protecting the eye after an injury or surgery, utilize a flexible adhesion member to removably secure the rigid shield to the face of a wearer.

Abstract: An ophthalmic shield with compression device wherein the ophthalmic shield has at least one enlarged opening and wherein the ophthalmic shield is adapted to be positioned on the head of the wearer in covering relationship to an eye of the wearer. A pad is positioned in the enlarged opening with the pad receiving fluid that drains from the eye.

Abstract: A light-weight, disposable face shield assembly for the protection of the eyes and face of wearers from accidental exposure to infectious, hazardous or undesirable substances. The shield includes a semi-flexible shield frame surrounding a semi-flexible, transparent face protection panel and a semi-flexible head support strip having an operative length less than the length of the upper horizontal frame portion and positioned adjacent the rear side thereof. The support strip is affixed at its ends to the shield assembly proximate the ends of the upper frame portion.

Abstract: An eye shield adapted for use either singly or in combination with a protective face mask. The eye shield includes a flexible transparent material which is generally flat in shape. A moldable stiffener is attached to the bottom edge of the transparent material and permits the transparent material to be molded to conform to the wearers nose and cheeks. Means for spacing the transparent material away from the wearer's eyes is attached to the upper edge of the transparent material opposite the moldable stiffener. A single elastic head band, attached to the other two sides of the transparent material, draws the eye shield closely against the face. Whe used in combination with a protective face mask, the bottom edge of the eye shield overlaps the face mask and provides a shingling effect which keeps any harmful fluids or debris on the outer surfaces of the eye shield and face mask.

Abstract: A light-occlusive self adherent eyepatch is disclosed comprising an absorbent pad having a nonadherent lower surface, a thin microporous polymeric film overlying the upper surface of the pad, pressure sensitive adhesive means extending around the periphery of the pad to adhere the patch to the eye socket, and a removable liner protecting the lower surface of the pad and the adhesive prior to use. The polymeric film blocks at least 95 percent of the light of a preselected wavelength impinging on the film, and the overall eyepatch is conformable and moisture vapor permeable.

Abstract: An eye shield formed of inner and outer layers of soft fabric with a flexible sun blocking material located between the inner and outer sheets of fabric for blocking total sun rays including harmful ultraviolet rays and having a relatively thick layer of soft material located between the inner and outer sheets of fabric to provide body to the mask-like portion and comfort to the wearer. The eye shield also includes a relatively small sight opening formed in each eye member and a semi-opaque lens plate extending across the eye member sight openings for blocking harmful ultraviolet rays. The sight opening may be located below the center of each eye member in order to prevent light rays from impinging directly on the eye of the wearer. In addition, portions of the straps forming the eye shield may be formed of material substantially transparent to ultraviolet tanning light rays such that the skin of the user may tan in those areas thereby avoiding white strap marks.