Projection frame eyelid heater
US11723795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0228
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one form, a projection frame eyelid heater includes a heating element and a frame. The heating element has first and second heat producing areas separated by a distance corresponding to a separation of human eyes and has first and second ends. The heating element produces heat in response to an application of a voltage thereto. The frame includes a left temple attachment portion and a right temple attachment portion each having a respective back portion extending downward and inward, a left eyelid chassis portion, an intermediate chassis portion, and a right eyelid chassis portion, wherein the intermediate chassis portion connects the left eyelid chassis portion and the right eyelid chassis portion. Each of the left eyelid chassis portion and the right eyelid chassis portion is adjustable with respect to the intermediate chassis portion in a direction from the user's nose toward the user's left and right eyes, respectively.
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