Method and apparatus for diagnosing meibomian gland dysfunction
    9.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for diagnosing meibomian gland dysfunction 审中-公开
    用于诊断睑板腺功能障碍的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080082057A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-03

    申请号:US11541240

    申请日:2006-09-29

    IPC分类号: A61M35/00

    CPC分类号: A61B3/101

    摘要: An apparatus for testing meibomian glands in the eyelids of humans for meibomian gland disease is provided. The apparatus comprises a handle, and a probe tip mounted for movement relative to said handle such that when the probe tip is placed against the eyelid and compressive force is applied, movement of the handle a preselected distance replicates the force required for natural expression of secretion from the meibomian gland. Movement of the handle relative to the probe tip the preselected distance exerts a force of between about 5 grams per 30 mm2 and 40 grams per 30 mm2 and preferably a force of approximately 15 grams per 30 mm2. An indicator means selected from the group consisting of auditory, visual and tactile signals is provided and when activated alerts the clinician that the required force has been reached.According to the method of the present invention a probe tip is located in contacting relation with the eyelid, the probe tip being connected to a handle. When pressure is exerted on the eyelid by pressing it against the eyelid, a preselected pressure is exerted thereon. In another embodiment of the invention, a handle having a probe tip is located on the eyelid, the probe tip is mounted for movement relative to said handle such that when the probe tip is placed against the eyelid and compressive force is applied, movement of the handle a preselected distance replicates the force required for natural expression of secretion from the meibomian gland

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于测试睑板腺病的人类眼皮睑板腺的装置。 该装置包括手柄和安装成相对于所述手柄运动的探针尖端,使得当探针针尖靠着眼睑放置并施加压缩力时,手柄的移动预选距离复制了自然表达分泌所需的力 从睑板腺。 手柄相对于探针尖端的移动,预选距离施加约30g / 30mm 2和40g / 30mm 2之间的力,最好是 大约15克/ 30毫米2。 提供从由听觉,视觉和触觉信号组成的组中选择的指示符,并且当被激活时警告临床医生已经达到所需的力。 根据本发明的方法,探针尖端与眼睑呈接触关系,探针尖端连接到手柄。 当通过将眼压压在眼睑上而对眼睑施加压力时,施加预选压力。 在本发明的另一个实施例中,具有探针尖端的手柄位于眼睑上,探针尖端安装成相对于所述手柄移动,使得当探头尖靠着眼睑放置并施加压力时, 处理预选距离可以复制睑板腺分泌物的自然表达所需的力量

    Cleaning implement
    10.
    发明授权
    Cleaning implement 有权
    清洁工具

    公开(公告)号:US06742951B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-06-01

    申请号:US10200864

    申请日:2002-07-23

    IPC分类号: A47L108

    CPC分类号: A47L1/15

    摘要: A cleaning implement provides a spray head for a cleanser spray bottle. It also mounts on its forehead a removable cleaning pad. The spray head threads onto a conventional spray bottle. The cleaning pad is mounted immediately above the spray outlet. It has a slot to engage the spray head. There can be a living hinge to allow the pad to flex, and the forehead can be rounded to permit the pad to rotate on the spray head without being removed to change orientations. A single hand can be used to spray and rub a hard surface, without the need for a spray bottle to be put down while wiping the surface.

    摘要翻译: 清洁工具为清洁剂喷雾瓶提供喷头。 它还在其额头上安装一个可拆卸的清洁垫。 喷头螺纹连接到传统的喷雾瓶上。 清洁垫安装在喷雾出口正上方。 它有一个插槽来接合喷头。 可以有活动铰链以允许垫弯曲,并且前额可以是圆形的,以允许垫在喷头上旋转而不被移除以改变取向。 单手可以用来喷涂和擦拭硬表面,而不需要在擦拭表面时放下喷雾瓶。