Eye pillow
US6409746B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/026
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The eye pillow of the present invention has a steam-generating unit that uses chemical energy. The temperature of steam released from the surface of the eye pillow which is applied to the eyes and the area around the eyes is kept at 50° C. or lower and total weight of the eye pillow is 50 g or more. Preferably, the eye pillow has the steam-generating unit and a cooler which are attached to the eye pillow body removably. Thus, the moisture as with a steamed towel and the cold as with a cold towel can be continuously introduced to the eyes and the area around the eyes easily and safely to relieve the dry eyes, etc., while applying an appropriate pressure to the eyes and the area around the eyes.
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