# US 8,464,721 B2 · Retracting eye drape > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,464,721 B2 - Document ID: US8464721B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 11/467,090 - Filed: 2006-08-24 - Published: 2007-08-30 - Granted: 2013-06-18 - Earliest claimed: 2003-12-02 - Applicants: Andrew Peter Davis - Inventors: Andrew Peter Davis - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8464721B2 ## CPC - A61B 17/0231: {for eye surgery} - A61B 46/00: Surgical drapes - A61B 2046/205: {Adhesive drapes} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) ## Abstract A retracting eye drape assembly is disclosed for use around a patient's eye to seclude and seal off the operative field during eye surgery. The drape assembly includes a retraction member connected to the drape and configured to engage the patient's eyelid, an extension member connected to the retraction member or to the drape and configured to substantially enclose the patient's eyelid, and a retraction flap configured to secure the patient's eyelid in a substantially retracted position. A method of applying an eye drape assembly is disclosed. After application of the drape to the patient's face, and while the patient's eyelid is closed, the patient's eyelid is engaged by a retraction member connected to the drape and retracted. While retracted, the patient's eyelid is substantially enclosed to seclude the eyelid and eyelashes from the operational area. The secluded eyelid and eyelashes are then secured in a retracted position. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method for applying a drape assembly for use around a patient's eye to seclude and seal off the operative field during eye surgery, comprising: applying the adherent side of a drape having a non-adherent side and an adherent side directly to a substantial area of the patient's skin surrounding the patient's eye; engaging the patient's eyelid with a retraction member connected to the drape while the eyelid is closed; retracting the patient's eyelid using the retraction member; substantially enclosing the patient's eyelid to seclude the eyelid and eyelashes; and securing the patient's eyelid in a retracted position. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the patient's eyelid is secured in a retracted position by attaching a retraction flap connected to the retraction member to the drape. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The method of claim 2, wherein the retraction flap is attached to the drape using an adhesive. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The method of claim 2, wherein the retraction flap is attached to the drape using a hook and loop fastener. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein engaging the patient's eyelid with a retraction member while the eyelid is closed further comprises adhering the retraction member to the patient's skin in close proximity to the patient's eyelid. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein substantially enclosing the patient's eyelid to seclude the eyelid and eyelashes further comprises hooking a substantially rigid member connected to the retraction member to the retracted eyelid. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein substantially enclosing the patient's eyelid to seclude the eyelid and eyelashes comprises expanding an extension member connected to the retraction member and configured to substantially enclose the patient's eyelid. ### Claim 8 A method for applying a drape assembly for use around a patient's eye to seclude and seal off the operative field during eye surgery, comprising: applying the adherent side of a drape having a non-adherent side and an adherent side to the patient's facial area around the patient's eye, the drape comprising a retraction member having an adherent and a non-adherent side; engaging the patient's eyelid with the adherent side of the retraction member by adhering the retraction member to the patient's skin in close proximity to the patient's eyelid while the eyelid is closed; retracting the patient's eyelid using the retraction member; substantially enclosing the patient's eyelid to seclude the eyelid and eyelashes; and securing the patient's eyelid in a retracted position. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, wherein the patient's eyelid is secured in a retracted position by attaching a retraction flap connected to the retraction member to the drape. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein the retraction flap is attached to the drape using an adhesive. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein the retraction flap is attached to the drape using a hook and loop fastener. ### Claim 12 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, wherein substantially enclosing the patient's eyelid to seclude the eyelid and eyelashes further comprises hooking a substantially rigid member connected to the retraction member to the retracted eyelid. ### Claim 13 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, wherein substantially enclosing the patient's eyelid to seclude the eyelid and eyelashes comprises expanding an extension member connected to the retraction member and configured to substantially enclose the patient's eyelid. ### Claim 14 A method for applying a drape assembly for use around a patient's eye to seclude and seal off the operative field during eye surgery, comprising: applying the adherent side of a drape having a non-adherent side and an adherent side to the patient's facial area around the patient's eye; engaging the patient's eyelid with the adherent side of a retraction member connected to the drape by adhering the retraction member to the patient's skin in close proximity to the patient's eyelid while the eyelid is closed; retracting the patient's eyelid using the retraction member; substantially enclosing the patient's eyelid to seclude the eyelid and eyelashes; and securing the patient's eyelid in a retracted position. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, wherein the patient's eyelid is secured in a retracted position by attaching a retraction flap connected to the retraction member to the drape. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein the retraction flap is attached to the drape using an adhesive. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein the retraction flap is attached to the drape using a hook and loop fastener. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, wherein substantially enclosing the patient's eyelid to seclude the eyelid and eyelashes further comprises hooking a substantially rigid member connected to the retraction member to the retracted eyelid. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, wherein substantially enclosing the patient's eyelid to seclude the eyelid and eyelashes comprises expanding an extension member connected to the retraction member and configured to substantially enclose the patient's eyelid.