Mask for treating dry eyes
US11369519B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0228
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an eye mask adapted to cover the eyes and the eyelids of a user. The mask includes a main body including an electrical heater and a battery configured to supply the electrical heater and a removable member removably linked to the main body. The removable member includes a wall forming a reservoir provided with retaining orifices adapted to retain a liquid, in particular water, under the effect of the surface tension between the liquid and walls of the orifices. Also disclosed is a method of using such a mask.
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