Noninvasive system and method for mitigating sleep-position related eye loads
US10076446B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G9/10
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
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.
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