US3762419A
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Eye device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-13
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1991-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A therapeutic device for reducing capillaries in and around the eye areas by the application of ice or a very cold liquid in a flexible bladder that continuously conforms in shape to the skin areas of the user while the ice of cold liquid absorbs heat from the skin areas.
Inventors
- 👤 C Walters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/10; A61F2007/0001; A61F2007/0002; A61F2007/0004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A therapeutic device for absorbing heat from skin tissue surrounding human eyes and from the closed eyelid coverings of human eyes of a user comprising: a stiff outer wall in the general form of a pair of bifocal eye glasses to cover the eyes of a user, said outer wall includes a right and left portion with an intermediate nose bridge portion to hold said therapeutic device on the user, a flexible inner wall connected to said stiff outer wall to form at least one liquid container, said flexible inner wall sized and having a variable contour to make contact with the entire closed eyelid of each eye and the skin tissue surrounding each eye of a user, and liquid in each container for absorbing heat from the eyelids and skin tissue areas.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A therapeutic device for absorbing heat from skin tissue surrounding human eyes and from the closed eyelid coverings of human eyes of a user comprising: a stiff outer wall in the general form of a pair of bifocal eye glasses to cover the eyes of a user, said outer wall includes a right and left portion with an intermediate nose bridge portion to hold said therapeutic device on the user, a flexible inner wall connected to said stiff outer wall to form at least one liquid container, said flexible inner wall sized and having a variable contour to make contact with the entire closed eyelid of each eye and the skin tissue surrounding each eye of a user, and liquid in each container for absorbing heat from the eyelids and skin tissue areas.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |