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Method and device for preventing alterations in circadian rhythm

US7748845B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2007
Grant dateJul 6, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 24, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/0648
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of maintaining circadian rhythm of a subject comprising selectively substantially blocking retinal exposure of the subject to light having a wavelength shorter than a specified wavelength during the night, and an apparatus for carrying out the claimed method comprising an optical filter that selectively at least substantially blocks light having a wavelength shorter than the specified wavelength.

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