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Eyelid closure patch

US5887590A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 8, 1997
Grant dateMar 30, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 8, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/124
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided an eyelid closure patch for use by anesthesiologists to ensure that the patient's eyes are closed during surgery. The patch consists of a flexible transparent material which contains a layer of a transparent pressure sensitive water soluble gelatinous or hydrocolloidal adhesive. The patch has an adhesive free tab and a cover sheet.

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