Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
128858000 | Eye or nose protectors | 32 |
20080251085 | Disposable sleep mask for treating dry eye syndrome - 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. | 10-16-2008 |
20080257362 | Optically corrected soft eyewear for protection and hydration of eyes - 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. | 10-23-2008 |
20090071486 | ORIFICE INSERTION DEVICES AND METHODS - 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. | 03-19-2009 |
20090145444 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO DUST MASKS HAVING EAR PROTECTION - 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. | 06-11-2009 |
20090151732 | Dustproof Mask for Nose - Disclosed is a dustproof mask for nose, in which filters ( | 06-18-2009 |
20090260633 | Selectively transparent phototherapy shades - 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. | 10-22-2009 |
20100282266 | MATERIAL FOR COVERING, COATING OR SCREENING FOR EYE PROTECTION AND THERAPY AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF BLUE LIGHT - 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. This invention avoids the difficulties and risks of the existing techniques for providing this protection for healthy and cataract-operated eyes and for improving protection for eyes undergoing neurodegenerative processes, achieving this with the simple application of a filter to common covering, coating or screening materials, thereby furnishing additional protection against neurodegenerative agents found in light (shortwave lengths). | 11-11-2010 |
20100319714 | HEADGEAR-EARWEAR ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - 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. | 12-23-2010 |
20120031413 | MASK - 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. | 02-09-2012 |
20120037167 | Infant Nasal Septum Protective Device - 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. | 02-16-2012 |
20130019878 | Nasal Abrasion Protector - 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. | 01-24-2013 |
20130025606 | Conformable Therapeutic Shield for Vision and Pain - 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. | 01-31-2013 |
20130081639 | NOSE PLUG - A nose plug ( | 04-04-2013 |
20130118506 | Method for protecting breathing organs and eyes from aerosols and device for implementing the same - The invention relates to a method that comprises generating air flows ( | 05-16-2013 |
20130152947 | SLEEP MASK - 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. | 06-20-2013 |
20130213411 | NASAL SPLINTS - 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. | 08-22-2013 |
20130255697 | Protective Sleep Mask - 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. | 10-03-2013 |
20130276794 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROTECTING NASAL TURBINATES - Devices and methods are provided which shield at least one turbinate from trauma or damage during sinus surgery that could be caused by direct contact with diagnostic and therapeutic devices. The devices and methods provided are particularly useful for protecting nasal turbinates during FESS and FTIS procedures. | 10-24-2013 |
20140069438 | CONFORMABLE THERAPEUTIC SHIELD FOR VISION AND PAIN - 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. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069439 | EYE COVERING AND REFRACTIVE CORRECTION METHODS FOR LASIK AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - A method for providing faster visual and functional recovery of patients following refractive surgery such as laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is disclosed. The method comprises providing a covering to the eye of a patient comprising an inner portion having an inner rigidity and at least one inner radius of curvature; and an outer portion having an outer rigidity and at least one outer radius of curvature; wherein the inner rigidity is greater than the outer rigidity. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069440 | Infant Nasal Septum Protective Device - 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. | 03-13-2014 |
20140090653 | IRIS SHIELD - Apparatus and methods for preventing prolapse of iris tissue through a surgical opening in the eye during an ophthalmic surgery. A flexible biocompatible polymeric shield is inserted into the anterior chamber of the eye, placed in position overlying the iris adjacent a surgical opening into the anterior chamber and is thus between the iris tissue and the surgical opening. As pressure inside the anterior chamber increases during the surgery, anterior movement of the iris toward any surgical opening in response to such pressure, also moves the shield anteriorly, such that the shield remains between the iris and the surgical opening. Thus, the shield blocks the surgical opening and prevents movement of eye material to and through the surgical opening. The surgical opening can still be accessed by surgical tools and materials from outside the eye by inserting such articles through the surgical opening and pushing such articles past the shield. | 04-03-2014 |
20140109918 | MEDICAL MASK WITH LOUPE LIGHT-COMPATIBLE EYE SHIELD - A face mask with full-face, wrap-around protection is disclosed. The face mask has a filter mask portion with an attached face shield portion and is adapted to be compatible with loupes and a loupe light. Specifically, the central portion of the face shield includes a horizontally centered cut out that extends downwardly from a top edge. The cut out is sized and positioned to allow a loupe light to pass through. The central portion of the face shield is hingedly connected to a pair of side portions. The side portions may include openings that allow straps from the filter mask to pass through and secure the side portions against the head. | 04-24-2014 |
20140251347 | CONFORMABLE THERAPEUTIC SHIELD FOR VISION AND PAIN - 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. | 09-11-2014 |
20140261459 | ANTIMICROBIAL NASAL INSERT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A nasal insert including an antimicrobial agent is inserted into the nose to eliminate or reduce undesirable microbes in the area just inside the nose. Pads of the nasal insert can be formed from a blended polymer compound with a microbial agent. Processing of the pre-polymer results in the microbial agent being trapped in the polymer. A blowing agent or CO | 09-18-2014 |
20140352703 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING OCULAR DEHYDRATION IN ANESTHETIZED SMALL ANIMALS - One aspect of the present disclosure relates a protective eye cup that protects a small animal's eye from developing an ocular opacity in the refractive lens during a vision research experiment. The protective eye cup can include at least a dome and a shoulder. The dome can be shaped with an outer geometry configured to facilitate placement and removal of the protective eye cup. The dome can also be shaped with a hemispherical inner geometry with a height and a radius selected to cover the eye. The inner geometry can define a hollow reservoir configured to hold the eye and an associated hydrating fluid when positioned on the eye. The shoulder can provide a radial edge to the dome that increases a contact surface area of the portion of the dome in contact with the hydrating fluid. The protective eye cup can attach to a region external to the eye based on a surface tension of the hydrating fluid. | 12-04-2014 |
20150020814 | NONINVASIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MITIGATING SLEEP-POSITION RELATED EYE LOADS - When sleeping or resting in non-supine positions, reaction forces are distributed over areas of the face and head in contact with a surface, such as a mattress or arm, following a load path through at least one eye. Aspects of the disclosed system and method provide rigid to semi-rigid load bearing facial support configured to absorb and or distribute the reaction force exerted by a surface during non-supine rest or sleep to areas of padding best suited to absorb and or distribute said force such that the load path bypasses the eye, eye orbit, and or its surrounding anatomy to prevent or mitigate deformation, stress, strain, and or damage to the eye. | 01-22-2015 |
20150047649 | THERMAL AND HYDRATION THERAPY MASK WITH EASILY REMOVABLE THERMAL PADS - An eyewear apparatus which maintains a sealed cavity in front of a user's eye area when engaged to the face in an as-worn position. The device features a mask configured to contain one or both of thermal and moisture pads. The projecting edge portion surrounding said mask provides a seal to maintain the cavity between the device and the user's face to contain the temperature and humidity differential. Plugs are designed to allow the user to replace or resupply either or both of the thermal and moisture pads without removing the mask from the wearer. | 02-19-2015 |
20160000606 | SURGICAL ROBOTIC INSTRUMENT SHIELD - The present invention provides, in various embodiments, an instrument shield for a robotic surgical system comprising eye shield(s) and/or a face shield mounted on the instrument to protect surgeons from contaminants. | 01-07-2016 |
20160100985 | REUSABLE EYE PATCH - An eye patch with a slim profile having a first side and a second side, the first side including a circular concave portion and the second side having a corresponding circular convex portion, the concave and convex portions each fully surrounded by an edge portion, both sides being flexible and made of a non-allergenic, elastomeric material thereby facilitating protection of a user's eye from debris or other foreign material while also allowing the eye patch to be reusable and washable. | 04-14-2016 |
20160151651 | ANTIMICROBIAL NASAL INSERT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING | 06-02-2016 |
20160250076 | HEADGEAR FOR OBSERVATION OF EYE MOVEMENTS | 09-01-2016 |