Therapeutic handheld devices for disorders
US11147736B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0034
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A handheld device for applying mechanical vibration to a body portion of an individual to treat a dry eye condition of the individual, includes: a housing; a member having a first portion accommodated in the housing, and a second portion that is moveable relative to the housing, wherein the second portion is for placement outside the individual, and is configured to oscillate to apply the mechanical vibration to the body portion; and a motor in the housing, the motor configured to cause the member to undergo bending action in a reciprocating manner to oscillate the second portion of the member at an oscillation frequency sufficient to induce tear production when the second portion of the member is applied towards a surface of the body portion.
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