Method and Device for Preventing Alterations in Circadian Rhythm
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1. A method of maintaining the circadian rhythm of a subject comprising selectively substantially blocking retinal exposure of the subject to light of wavelengths less than about 490 nm during the night.
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Abstract
A method of maintaining circadian rhythm of a subject comprising selectively substantially blocking retinal exposure of the subject to light having a wavelength shorter than a specified wavelength during the night, and an apparatus for carrying out the claimed method comprising an optical filter that selectively at least substantially blocks light having a wavelength shorter than the specified wavelength.
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- 1. A method of maintaining the circadian rhythm of a subject comprising selectively substantially blocking retinal exposure of the subject to light of wavelengths less than about 490 nm during the night.
- 2. A method of maintaining the circadian rhythm of a subject comprising selectively substantially blocking retinal exposure of the subject to light of wavelengths less than about 480 nm during the night.
- 3. A method of maintaining the circadian rhythm of a subject comprising selectively substantially blocking retinal exposure of the subject to light of wavelengths less than about 470 nm during the night.
- 4. A method of maintaining the circadian rhythm of a subject comprising selectively substantially blocking retinal exposure of the subject to light of wavelengths less than about 460 nm during the night.
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13. A method of normalizing levels of melatonin and at least one glucocorticoid in a subject comprising selectively substantially blocking retinal exposure of the subject to light of wavelengths selected from the group consisting of between about 420 nm and about 490 nm;
- between about 430 nm and about 490 nm;
between about 440 nm and about 490 nm;
between about 420 nm and about 480 nm;
between about 430 nm and about 480 nm;
between about 440 nm and about 480 nm;
between about 420 nm and about 470 nm;
between about 430 nm and about 470 nm;
between about 440 nm and about 470 nm;
between about 420 nm and about 460 nm;
between about 430 nm and about 460 nm; and
between about 440 nm and about 460 nm;
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- between about 430 nm and about 490 nm;
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63. A device for maintaining the circadian rhythm of a subject exposed to light at night comprising an optical filter that selectively substantially blocks light of wavelengths less than about 490 nm.
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64. A device for maintaining the circadian rhythm of a subject exposed to light at night comprising an optical filter that selectively substantially blocks light of wavelengths selected from the group consisting of between about 420 nm and about 490 nm;
- between about 430 nm and about 490 nm;
between about 440 nm and about 490 nm;
between about 420 nm and about 480 nm;
between about 430 nm and about 480 nm;
between about 440 nm and about 480 nm;
between about 420 nm and about 470 nm;
between about 430 nm and about 470 nm;
between about 440 nm and about 470 nm;
between about 420 nm and about 460 nm;
between about 430 nm and about 460 nm; and
between about 440 nm and about 460 nm.
- between about 430 nm and about 490 nm;
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Current AssigneeCircadianeye LLC
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Original AssigneeMelcort Inc.
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InventorsSPILKIN, Jonathan, WARDROP, Jennifer, SOLO, Peter, RAHMAN, Shadab, CASPER, Robert
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Granted Patent
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US Class Current607/88
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CPC Class CodesA61N 2005/0648 the light being directed to...A61N 5/0618 Psychological treatment
