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US 4,905,711 AGranted
Eye restraining device
AssigneeTaunton Technologies, Inc.
InventorsPeter S. Bennett, G. Hilary Harrold, Paul R. Yoder, Jr., Robert A. DelPero
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Abstract
An eye restraining device includes a ring-shaped element which contacts the sclera of an eye so that the cornea projects above the ring-shaped element. A second embodiment includes a head restraint including a plurality of adjustable engaging components for accommodating different sized heads.
Claims4
An eye restraining device, comprising:
- means adapted to be secured against the sclera of an eye for positioning and aligning the eye, the means for positioning and aligning the eye including:
- a ring-shaped means for removable attachment to the sclera of the eye;
- handle means attached to said ring-shaped means for positioning said ring-shaped means, said handle means having a first flat surface constructed of a magnetizable material;
- adjustable support means including an electromagnet being selectively clamped to said handle means, said support means having a second flat surface in sliding contact with said first flat surface to facilitate lateral adjustment of said handle means relative to said support means;
- and
- means for energizing and de-energizing said electromagnet whereby said handle means is selectively clamped to said support means for fixing the position of said ring-shaped means.
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The process of restraining an eye of a patient, comprising the steps of:
- restraining the head of the patient;
- securing a ring-shaped element against the sclera of the eye;
- positioning the ring-shaped element to align the eye, said step of positioning the ring-shaped element including the steps of:
- providing a handle having a first flat surface connected to said ring-shaped element;
- providing an adjustable support having a second flat surface, said adjustable support including an electromagnet;
- sliding the first flat surface of said handle on the second flat surface of said support to position the ring-shaped element secured to the eye;
- and
- energizing said electromagnet to clamp said handle to said adjustable support whereby the ring-shaped element fixes the position of the eye.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.