Artificial eye for doll or the like
US7198539B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H3/42
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved artificial eye for use in dolls, stuffed animals, other toys, and the like, and for use as a prosthetic eye for human beings. The improved artificial eye consists of a sclera, a lens, and a lamina. The lens can be made of any of a variety of materials such as natural or synthetic gemstones or gemstone simulations. The lens can be used to magnify the iris and pupil images. The lamina provides images of the iris and pupil. The lamina can be a thin layer imprinted with the image of the iris and pupil and is attached to the lens such as by lamination or adhesive. Alternatively, the lamina can comprise colored glass or ceramic and is sintered onto the lens. In a second configuration, the eye additionally comprises an insert layer, which can be glass, between the lens and the lamina.
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