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Protective eye shield for surgical patients

US4122847A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 25, 1977
Grant dateOct 31, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 25, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F9/026
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A protective eye shield for patients during surgery comprises a flexible face mask, preferably soft, foamed plastic, for lying across the patient's brow or forehead, around the eyes and upper cheeks, and across the nose bridge, and having a pair of openings covered by transparent eye covers secured to the mask member, and a contact adhesive inner surface for securing the periphery of the mask to the face of the patient.

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