CPC A61H 23/0263 (2013.01) [A61F 9/00 (2013.01); A61H 23/006 (2013.01); A61H 23/02 (2013.01); A61H 23/0218 (2013.01); A61H 23/0236 (2013.01); A61H 23/0245 (2013.01); A61H 2201/0153 (2013.01); A61H 2201/5025 (2013.01); A61H 2201/5043 (2013.01); A61H 2201/5061 (2013.01); A61H 2201/5071 (2013.01); A61H 2201/5076 (2013.01); A61H 2201/5082 (2013.01); A61H 2201/5084 (2013.01); A61H 2201/5097 (2013.01); A61H 2205/022 (2013.01); A61H 2205/023 (2013.01); A61H 2205/024 (2013.01); A61N 7/00 (2013.01); A61N 2007/0026 (2013.01)] | 25 Claims |
1. A method of inducing tear production in an individual, comprising:
receiving a signal generated based on a manipulation of a control at a handheld device; and
activating a motor after receiving the signal to oscillate a member at an oscillation frequency, the member having a portion for placement outside the individual;
wherein the oscillation frequency is sufficient to induce tear production when the portion of the member is applied towards a surface of a body portion of the individual; and
wherein when the member is oscillated, a part of the portion of the member moves in and out of a housing of the handheld device.
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14. A handheld device for inducing tear production in an individual, comprising:
a control at the handheld device;
a signal generator configured to generate a signal based on a manipulation of the control at the handheld device;
a member having a portion for placement outside the individual;
a motor configured to oscillate the member at an oscillation frequency; and
a housing;
wherein the oscillation frequency is sufficient to induce tear production when the portion of the member is applied towards a surface of a body portion of the individual; and
wherein when the member is oscillated, a part of the portion of the member moves in and out of the housing of the handheld device.
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