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Apparatus and method for inhibiting melatonin synthesis in a horse

US9839791B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2012
Grant dateDec 12, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 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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