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Microsurgical method for applying permanent eyelid liner

Assignee: GIORA GEORGE ANGRES Ltd 1401 EAST LAKE MEAD BOULEVARD BUILDING A SUITE 4 NORTH LAS VEGAS NV 89030 A CORP OF NV
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Filing: 1983-10-24
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Granted: 1985-04-02
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Expires: 2003-10-24
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Abstract

Abstract A method and apparatus for applying a permanent or semi-permanent cosmetic eye liner to the edge of an eye lid by implanting a pigment solution by surgical procedure along the edge of the eye lid and/or the lash line. The eye lid is anesthetized and stabilized, and a series of needles coated with a pigment solution is inserted into the edge of the eye lid to implant the pigment solution into the dermal and/or epidermal layer of skin beneath the eye lid edge. A guide mechanism is provided to guide the implantation of pigment solution in the proper, pre-selected location.

Inventors

  • 👤 Giora G. Angres

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 04:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A45; A45D; A45D40/00; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/30; A61F9/00; A61F9/007; A61M; A61M37/00; A61M37/0076

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim 71 words
A method of applying a permanent cosmetic liner to the edge of an eye lid comprising the steps of anesthetizing the portion of the eye lid in the area adjacent the edge of said eye lid; stabilizing the portion of the eye lid to which said liner is to be applied; penetrating the skin with pigment solution along a line on the eye lid defining the intended location of said liner.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 71 words
A method of applying a permanent cosmetic liner to the edge of an eye lid comprising the steps of anesthetizing the portion of the eye lid in the area adjacent the edge of said eye lid; stabilizing the portion of the eye lid to which said liner is to be applied; penetrating the skin with pigment solution along a line on the eye lid defining the intended location of said liner.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the step of penetrating the skin with pigment solution is performed under a microscope.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 39 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of anesthetizing said eye lid immobilizes said eye lid, relaxes the tarsal muscle of the eye to prevent blinking during application of said pigment solution, and anesthetizes the eye lid area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 31 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of anesthetizing said eye lid consists of injecting a solution of 2 cc 2% xylocaine, epinephrine and hyalurondaze around the eye lid area.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 42 words
The method of claim 1 including the additional step of marking the site on the portion of the eye lid where the penetration of the skin is to take place subsequent to the step of stabilizing said portion of the eye lid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 31 words
The method of claim 1 including the step of lubricating the portion of the eye lid to be penetrated prior to the step of penetrating said portion of said eye lid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 57 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the step of penetrating the skin with pigment solution comprises coating a series of applicator needles with said pigment solution and inserting said coated needle into said portion of said eye lid to an extent whereby said pigment solution is applied to the dermal or epidermal layer of said eye lid.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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