Prosthesis and method for widening the palpebral fissure of an individual's eye
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Jun 12, 2018
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Abstract
A prosthesis capable of being worn on the eye of a wearer having a convex surface and a concave surface. The prosthesis is configured to widen the natural palpebral fissure of a wearer's eye. The prosthesis may have an aperture widening zone located on the convex surface and including an area of increased surface friction. A method of widening the natural palpebral fissure of a wearer's eye is also provided.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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BEAUTIEYES LLC | PROFESSIONAL PARK 4502 STARKEY ROAD SUITE 109 ROANOKE VA 24018 |
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- 2015 Application Filing Year
- A61B Class
- 16562 Applications Filed
- 12933 Patents Issued To-Date
- 78.09 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Blum, Ronald D | Roanoke, US | 317 | 14687 |
# of filed Patents : 317 Total Citations : 14687 |
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