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Manikin and eye device apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture

US7371069B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2004
Grant dateMay 13, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D11/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture are disclosed for installing an artificial eye in a realistic, life-like sculpture, comprising an artificial eye of partially hemispherical shape, as well as a manikin with an eye-mounting area adapted to mate with such an artificial eye without risk of subsequent movement of the eye or of distortion of the features surrounding the eye-mounting area of the sculpture. Eye mounting pieces for retrofitting existing sculptures having conventional eye mounting areas to permit the accurate and life-like mounting of artificial eyes are also provided.

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