IP Library Granted Patent US 10,130,512
Granted Patent B2
US 10,130,512 · App. 15/150,317 · Granted Nov 20, 2018

Headgear for observation of eye movements

Inventor: Thomas Geertsen (Slagelse, DK)
Assignee: Natus Medical Incorporated
A61F9/022A61B3/113A61B3/145A61F9/025A61F9/029A61F9/04
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Patent No.
US 10,130,512
App. No.
15/150,317
Granted
Nov 20, 2018
Kind
B2
Abstract

An apparatus for covering a left eye and a right eye of a human, includes: a first eye piece configured for covering a left eye of a human; and a second eye piece configured for covering a right eye of the human; wherein the first eye piece and the second eye piece are configured for preventing transmission of visible light; and wherein at least one of the first eye piece and the second eye piece comprises a region that is transparent for electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength range outside a visible range.

Claims (29)

1. An apparatus for covering a left eye and a right eye of a human, comprising:

a first eye piece configured for covering a left eye of a human; and

a second eye piece configured for covering a right eye of the human;

wherein the first eye piece and the second eye piece are configured for preventing transmission of visible light and an interface between a portion of the first eye piece and nose of the human prevents light entering through the interface in addition thereto; and

wherein at least one of the first eye piece and the second eye piece comprises a region that is transparent for electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength range outside a visible range and the region comprises at least a portion of a surface that covers the left eye or the right eye.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first eye piece and the second eye piece are unconnected for individual and independent positioning at the respective left and right eyes.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , at least one of the first eye piece and the second eye piece comprises an adhesive surface for adhesively securing the at least one of the first eye piece and the second eye piece to a skin surface of the human.

4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the adhesive surface is on a flexible material.

5. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the adhesive surface comprises a layer of adhesive tape that is secured to the at least one of the first eye piece and the second eye piece.

6. The apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the adhesive surface is a part of a double-sided tape, the double-sided tape having an additional adhesive surface adhering to a posterior surface of the at least one of the first eye piece and the second eye piece.

7. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the region that is transparent for electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength range outside the visible range, is made of a material that is transparent for visible light coated with a material that is opaque to visible light.

8. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the first eye piece and the second eye piece with the region that is transparent for electromagnetic radiation with the wavelength range outside the visible range, comprises a frame with an aperture for accommodation of a window that defines the region, the frame being made of a material that is different from a material of the window.

9. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first eye piece and the second eye piece comprises a peripheral flange that is shaped to conform to a shape of an orbital rim of the left eye or the right eye.

10. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first eye piece and the second eye piece comprises a transversal portion that is positioned in front of one of the eyes when worn by the human, and an annular peripheral wall that surrounds the transversal portion and extends rearwardly therefrom, and a peripheral flange surrounding the peripheral wall and shaped to conform to a shape of an orbital rim of one of the eyes.

11. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a nose piece that interconnects the first eye piece and the second eye piece, and that is configured for fitting across a nose of the human.

12. The apparatus according to claim 11 , further comprising a head strap that interconnects the first eye piece and the second eye piece, and that is configured for fitting around a rear of a head of the human.

13. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the region has a transmittance of more than 50% of infrared light in a wavelength range from 850-1100 nm.

14. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first eye piece is configured for securement with respect to the human without use of any strap around a head of the human.

15. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first eye piece is in a form of a cup.

16. The apparatus according to claim 15 , wherein the second eye piece is in a form of a patch.

17. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first eye piece comprises a peripheral wall, and a flange surrounding the peripheral wall.

18. The apparatus according to claim 17 , wherein the flange covers an exterior surface of a portion of the peripheral wall, and wherein at least a portion of the flange is bendable to expose the exterior surface of the portion of the peripheral wall.

19. The apparatus according to claim 18 , wherein the exterior surface of the portion of the peripheral wall is configured for abutment against a side of a nose of the human.

20. A device for worn above a shoulder of a user, comprising:

a structure;

at least one camera coupled to the structure; and

the apparatus of claim 1 ;

wherein the first eye piece and the second eye piece of the apparatus are coupled to the structure and enables an interface between a portion of the first eye piece and nose of the user and prevents light entering through the interface.

21. The device according to claim 20 , wherein the structure comprises a helmet, a mask, or a frame of a glasses or goggles.

Assignments (7)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE EXECUTION DATE FROM 01-06-2024 TO 01-06-2025 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED UNDER REEL AND FRAME 069859/0113. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST. Recorded Jul 15, 2025
From: NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED
To: NATUS ACQUISITION II, LLC
Reel/Frame 071943/0858 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 2, 2025
From: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
To: NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED
Reel/Frame 071285/0658 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 14, 2025
From: NATUS ACQUISITION II LLC
To: MIDCAP FINANCIAL TRUST, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 071119/0458 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 14, 2025
From: NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED
To: NATUS ACQUISITION II, LLC
Reel/Frame 069859/0113 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 21, 2022
From: NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
Reel/Frame 060799/0430 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 20, 2017
From: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
To: NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED
Reel/Frame 041649/0106 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 9, 2016
From: GEERTSEN, THOMAS
To: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
Reel/Frame 038522/0097 →
Priority Claims (2)
DK 2013 70523 · Sep 19, 2013 · national
EP 13185161 · Sep 19, 2013 · regional
Continuity (2)
Continuation In Part 14033312 · Sep 20, 2013
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