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Macula cover and method

US6886565B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 18, 2002
Grant dateMay 3, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F9/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A macula cover having a flexible sheet member and including an contact surface, an outer surface, a perimeter, and an annular stiffener. The sheet member is sized to cover the fovea and the parafoveal area of the macula during retinal surgery.

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