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Microprocessor based automatically dimmable eye protection device with interruption prevention

US8119974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2010
Grant dateFeb 21, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F9/067
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An auto darkening eye protection device comprising a shutter assembly and a control circuit in electrical communication with the shutter assembly. The shutter assembly is adjustable between a clear state and a dark state. The control circuit comprises a microcontroller programmed to store a plurality of memory presets including at least one setting corresponding to the operation of the shutter assembly. At least two of the plurality of memory presets are individually configured for a specific type of welding.

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