Method and apparatus for immobilizing an eyelid
Patent 4727869 Issued on March 1, 1988. Estimated Expiration Date: 
July 2, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
July 2, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 591244 915738 1161321 1642661 1886725 2024491 2389223 Protective eye shield Patent #: 4473370 InventorApplicationNo. 07/069182 filed on 07/02/1987US Classes:602/74Head (e.g., headache relief, eye bandage, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Burr, Edgar S.Assistant: Lamb, Tonya Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61F 13/12 (20060101)A61F 9/04 (20060101) AbstractAn eyelid splint is provided for comfortably immobilizing the lid of an injured or diseased eye. The splint consists of a soft, resilient pad, preferably of synthetic foam having a thickness of at least 7 mm, having a backing which is attached to two elastic straps. The straps have adjustable interengaging fasteners to permit adjustment of the pressure on the eyelid to be between 23 and 40 mm Hg. | |
