US4411263A
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Infant eye shield
Assignee: RUSSELL TERRY MEDICAL Co Inc
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Filing: 1981-09-23
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Granted: 1983-10-25
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Expires: 2001-09-23
Abstract
Abstract The invention is an Infant Eye Shield specifically used to protect the eyes of premature and full term infants requiring phototherapy treatment. The shield is constructed to be of the absolute minimum size to expose the greatest amount of skin area to the light rays. It is adhesively attached to the infant for ease of removal without injury to the sensitive skin. The shield is intended to be reuseable but its low cost permits disposable use.
Inventors
- 👤 Gayle Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/04; A61F13/00; A61F13/12; A61F13/122; A61F13/124; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
An infant eye shield, for protecting an infants' eyes from phototherapy treatment light, comprising: an eye piece having two oval shaped protective areas which fit over the infants' eyes, a bridge area which fits over the infant's nose and interconnects said protective areas, and two temple elements oppositely connected to and radiating outwardly from said protective areas for placement over the infant's temples, wherein said temple elements are made of material with small thread-like loops thereon; and individual adhesive tabs having, a skin side with self sticking adhesive thereon for removably adhering to the infant's skin at each temple area, and an outer side having a multiplicity of small hooks thereon, such that said eye piece is removably secured to the infant by engaging said loops of said temple onto said hooks when said tabs are removably attached to the infants' temples, wherein said shield covers a minimum area of the infant's facial skin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
An infant eye shield, for protecting an infants' eyes from phototherapy treatment light, comprising: an eye piece having two oval shaped protective areas which fit over the infants' eyes, a bridge area which fits over the infant's nose and interconnects said protective areas, and two temple elements oppositely connected to and radiating outwardly from said protective areas for placement over the infant's temples, wherein said temple elements are made of material with small thread-like loops thereon; and individual adhesive tabs having, a skin side with self sticking adhesive thereon for removably adhering to the infant's skin at each temple area, and an outer side having a multiplicity of small hooks thereon, such that said eye piece is removably secured to the infant by engaging said loops of said temple onto said hooks when said tabs are removably attached to the infants' temples, wherein said shield covers a minimum area of the infant's facial skin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the material of said eye piece is of light proof material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said adhesive has a slightly higher peel strength than that of said loop and hook engagement to insure easy removal of said eye piece without removal of said tabs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said eye piece is constructed of light proof plastic film.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-10-24 | 1987-04-25 | 1987-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-10-24 | 1991-04-25 | 1991-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-10-24 | 1995-04-25 | 1995-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |