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Device for the prevention of melationin suppression by light at night

US7520607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2003
Grant dateApr 21, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 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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