Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Meibomian gland roller
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Application No.: US17461796Application Date: 2021-08-30
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Publication No.: US11571356B2Publication Date: 2023-02-07
- Inventor: Lillie A. Mosaddegh
- Applicant: Lillie A. Mosaddegh
- Applicant Address: US CA San Francisco
- Assignee: Lillie A. Mosaddegh
- Current Assignee: Lillie A. Mosaddegh
- Current Assignee Address: US CA San Francisco
- Agency: Haynes and Boone LLP
- Main IPC: A61H15/02
- IPC: A61H15/02 ; A61H15/00 ; A61F7/00

Abstract:
A Meibomian Gland Roller system allows for self-administered the treatment for a leading cause of dry eyes, namely, tear film oil deficiency. The system combines an effective and safe technique to combine mechanical rolling pressure with heat for meibomian gland drainage. The rolling action of the roller cylinder combined with the roller head to increase effectiveness in empting inspissated meibomian glands. The roller allows the patient to safely start the application of the pressure at the bottom of the glands and effectively roll open clogged oil glands. The washable roller keeps the head clean for long term use. A preheated eye-shaped soft gel pad can prepare the lids before the roller tip is applied by heating and softening the meibomian gland contents, allowing the roller to have a more effective action to induce mechanical extraction of the gland content.
Public/Granted literature
- US20210386617A1 Meibomian Gland Roller Public/Granted day:2021-12-16
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