Medical device for the treatment and prevention of eye and...

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2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Hand, Melanie J (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material applied to or removed from external...

C604S294000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07981097

ABSTRACT:
A medical device for the treatment and prevention of eye and respiratory tract conditions is provided. The medical device may include a pack with a pump, a filter, and a vaporizer chamber for storing fluid and selectively supplying fluid vapor to ambient air. The medical device may further include a glasses unit comprising a pair of frames and a diffuser. The medical device may further include a tube having a first end configured for connection to the pack and a second end configured for connection to the diffuser. The glasses unit may be separated from the pack when the medical device is in use. Various methods for the treatment and prevention of eye and respiratory tract conditions and a method for modifying a pair of conventional glasses for treatment are also disclosed.

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