Eye dropper alignment apparatus and method for using same
US9033941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/0026
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present application discloses a new and novel system and apparatus for improving the accuracy with which a person may apply eye drops to their own eye. The apparatus holds a bottle of eye drops at a fixed and certain distance above the eye, beside the nose, and below the forehead brow such that the user may easily apply eye drops consistently to one particular portion of their own eye. The apparatus sits on the nasion of the nose using a nasal bridge device and also rests on two pillars that are placed on the user's forehead. Used in such a manner, the apparatus facilitates one-handed eye drop application, facilitates both non-visual alignment and oblique alignment, and reduces reflective blinking.
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