EP2053997A4 - Melting meibomian gland obstructions - Google Patents

Melting meibomian gland obstructions

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Publication number
EP2053997A4
EP2053997A4 EP07716445A EP07716445A EP2053997A4 EP 2053997 A4 EP2053997 A4 EP 2053997A4 EP 07716445 A EP07716445 A EP 07716445A EP 07716445 A EP07716445 A EP 07716445A EP 2053997 A4 EP2053997 A4 EP 2053997A4
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Prior art keywords
meibomian gland
melting
gland obstructions
obstructions
melting meibomian
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EP07716445A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP2053997A1 (en
Inventor
Stephen M Grenon
David Foshee
Donald R Korb
Timothy R Willis
Omer Jack Barrier
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TearScience Inc
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TearScience Inc
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Priority claimed from US11/541,308 external-priority patent/US20070060988A1/en
Application filed by TearScience Inc filed Critical TearScience Inc
Priority claimed from PCT/US2007/000508 external-priority patent/WO2008039221A1/en
Publication of EP2053997A1 publication Critical patent/EP2053997A1/en
Publication of EP2053997A4 publication Critical patent/EP2053997A4/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F9/00—Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting-in contact lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind; Protective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
    • A61F9/007—Methods or devices for eye surgery
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F7/007—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body characterised by electric heating
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F7/02—Compresses or poultices for effecting heating or cooling
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N5/0613—Apparatus adapted for a specific treatment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N5/067—Radiation therapy using light using laser light
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N7/00—Ultrasound therapy
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F2007/0001—Body part
    • A61F2007/0002—Head or parts thereof
    • A61F2007/0004—Eyes or part of the face surrounding the eyes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N7/00—Ultrasound therapy
    • A61N2007/0043—Ultrasound therapy intra-cavitary
EP07716445A 2006-08-21 2007-01-09 Melting meibomian gland obstructions Withdrawn EP2053997A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/US2006/032544 WO2008024100A2 (en) 2006-08-21 2006-08-21 Method and apparatus for treating gland dysfunction
US11/541,308 US20070060988A1 (en) 2005-07-18 2006-09-29 Melting meibomian gland obstructions
PCT/US2007/000508 WO2008039221A1 (en) 2006-08-21 2007-01-09 Providing gas and vapor to a patient

Publications (2)

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EP2053997A1 EP2053997A1 (en) 2009-05-06
EP2053997A4 true EP2053997A4 (en) 2011-04-27

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EP06801969.4A Active EP2056753B1 (en) 2006-08-21 2006-08-21 Apparatus for treating gland dysfunction
EP16170742.7A Active EP3078358B1 (en) 2006-08-21 2006-08-21 Apparatus for treating gland dysfunction
EP07716441A Withdrawn EP2056974A4 (en) 2006-08-21 2007-01-09 Method and apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction employing fluid
EP07716445A Withdrawn EP2053997A4 (en) 2006-08-21 2007-01-09 Melting meibomian gland obstructions

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EP06801969.4A Active EP2056753B1 (en) 2006-08-21 2006-08-21 Apparatus for treating gland dysfunction
EP16170742.7A Active EP3078358B1 (en) 2006-08-21 2006-08-21 Apparatus for treating gland dysfunction
EP07716441A Withdrawn EP2056974A4 (en) 2006-08-21 2007-01-09 Method and apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction employing fluid

Country Status (4)

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EP (4) EP2056753B1 (en)
JP (1) JP5432713B2 (en)
CN (2) CN101547666B (en)
WO (1) WO2008024100A2 (en)

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EP2056753B1 (en) 2016-06-15
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JP2010501245A (en) 2010-01-21
EP2056753A4 (en) 2012-12-05
EP2056974A1 (en) 2009-05-13
CN101547666A (en) 2009-09-30
WO2008024100A3 (en) 2009-04-30
EP2053997A1 (en) 2009-05-06
EP2056753A2 (en) 2009-05-13
EP3078358B1 (en) 2021-01-06
WO2008024100A2 (en) 2008-02-28
JP5432713B2 (en) 2014-03-05
CN101547666B (en) 2012-06-20
EP3078358A1 (en) 2016-10-12

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