Eyelid splint with replaceable pad
Patent 4907580 Issued on March 13, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 24, 2008. 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.
October 24, 2008. 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 1917117 2342840 2389223 3300786 3339206 Protective eye shield for surgical patients Protective eye shield Surgical eye mask Eye shield Method and apparatus for immobilizing an eyelid InventorApplicationNo. 261339 filed on 10/24/1988US Classes:602/74, Head (e.g., headache relief, eye bandage, etc.)D24/189Bandage for protection or treatment (53)ExaminersPrimary: Apley, Richard J.Assistant: Paul, N. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61F 013/12AbstractAn eyelid splint has a structural backing member having head-encircling straps having adjustable strap fasteners, such as Velcro.RTM.. A flexible resilient pad is removably mounted to the inner surface of the backing member, which is preferably concave. The pad is attached to the backing member by means of an adhesive having a low-peel adhesion strength (i.e., generally less than 20 oz.) enabling easy removal and replacement of the pad.Field of SearchEye shields (e.g., hoodwinks or blinds, etc.)With seal (e.g., cup) for each eye Head or face protector (e.g., lips, ears, etc.) Eye or nose protectors Chafing shields (e.g., decubitus pads, etc.) Nipple Foot/toe (e.g., corn, bunion, etc.) Padded or cushioned Receptacle engaging around permanent surgically constructed body opening (e.g., colostomy, etc.) With body support means (e.g., belt, garment, etc.) | |
