Device for the prevention of melationin suppression by light at night
US7520607B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2021/0044
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a device for inhibiting melatonin suppressing light from reaching the retina. The device having means for selectively blocking light having a wavelength capable of suppressing melatonin production in a human.
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