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Methods and devices for improving sleep performance in subject exposed to light at night

US9750918B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2014
Grant dateSep 5, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/50
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and device for improving sleep performance of a subject exposed to an artificially lighted environment at night are provided, which involve selectively substantially blocking retinal exposure of the subject to light of specified wavelengths during the night.

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