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US 2026/0232484 A1Published application
A thermal eye lubrication device
AssigneeOculab Private Limited
InventorsHemal KENIA, Paras SHAH, Sanandan SUDHIR
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Abstract
An eye lubrication device includes a film-based heater sandwiched between a front foam and a back foam with a middle foam backing the heater. The front foam, the back foam, and the middle foam are thermoformed to create a contoured surface that snugly rests against the closed eyelids of the user. Film-based heater ensures uniform heating devoid of any hot spots and the corresponding side effects.
Claims6
A device for lubricating eyes, comprising:
- an elongate strap comprising a back foam and a front foam;
- each of the back foam and the front foam thermoformed to a contoured shape in an eye portion of the elongate strap with a middle form, the contoured shape being configured to allow a snug fit over closed eyes of a user;
- and,
- a heater configured in the eye portion to provide a warm compress to the eyes of the user to heat Meibomian tear glands of the eyes, thereby unclogging the Meibomian tear glands for lubrication of the eyes;
- wherein the heater is a film based heater to provide uniform heating to the eyes of the user.
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