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Permanent magnet device for implantation

  • US 4,197,840 A
  • Filed: 09/29/1976
  • Issued: 04/15/1980
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/06/1975
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A permanent magnet device adapted for implantation in the eyelids comprising:

  • at least two magnet bodies;

    at least one spacer arranged between the magnet bodies; and

    a separate enveloping body of ductile, tissue-compatible material enclosing and clinging to the magnet bodies, said enveloping body also enclosing said at least one spacer and having at least one constriction in the radial direction located at each of said at least one spacer;

    whereby said magnet device may hold said eyelids in a desired position.

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