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Akira Tajiri

Murad A Sunalp

A method for mass manufacturing of eye glasses includes steps of measuring the interpupillary distance of each eye; measuring the refractive error of each eye with a hand-held auto refractor; selecting a lens blank for each eye from among a stock of lenses; cutting a lens blank for each eye; and mounting the cut lens blanks onto a standardized eyeglasses frame.

Frame and lens system

A computer mouse assembly for preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome includes a computer mouse and a palm support having a curved upper surface. The palm surface has a substantially flat lower surface that is adjustably mounted on the upper surface of the computer mouse. The palm support serves to prevent the user's wrist from significantly bending, thereby preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome despite extended use of the computer mouse. A first piece of hook or loop type material is attached to the computer mouse. A second piece of hook or loop type material is attached to the lower surface of the palm support. The palm support is mounted on the upper surface of the computer mouse by interconnecting the first piece of hook or loop type material to the second piece of hook or loop type material. The palm support may be moved to various positions on the surface of the computer mouse in order to adapt to the differing hand sizes of a variety of different users. The palm support may be attached to the computer mouse in other ways, such as by adhesive or snaps, or may be integrally molded with the mouse housing.

Anti-carpal tunnel device (ACTD) for computer operators

A punctum plug used to temporarily close the punctal openings of the eye. The plug has a cap, a shaft, and a hollow bulb portion. The cap and shaft have an internal bore therein. A tool may be inserted into the bore so that the bulb portion is elongated and stretched, allowing the plug to be inserted into a punctal opening and into its lacrimal duct. The tool is then withdrawn from the plug, allowing the bulb portion to return to its original configuration, which effectively anchors the plug in the duct. An elongated shaft is used for another embodiment of the plug, which allows the plug to be inserted deeper into a duct. In yet another embodiment, a coiled body portion is used in place of the bulb portion. The insertion tool is used to stretch or uncoil the coiled body portion so that the plug may be inserted into a lacrimal duct. Withdrawal of the insertion tool allows the body portion to return to its original coiled configuration, anchoring the plug in the duct.

Punctum plug

The invention relates to an improved multifocal contact lens having different segments of near and far vision areas. These areas are arranged asymmetrically about a vertical and horizontal axis of the contact lens.

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Reedley, CA, United States of America

Akira Tajiri