Apparatus and method for inhibiting melatonin synthesis in a horse
US9839791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0666
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for inhibiting melatonin synthesis in a horse comprises a blinker having an internal surface of which at least a part is diffusing. A source of light is positioned for direction into the horse's eye by the diffusing-surface. The light source and diffusing surface are configured such that the light directed into the horse's eye is blue.
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