Patent ID: 7496968
Filing Date: 2009-03-03
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for protecting eyelids from the sun comprising: providing an absorbent eyelid protector comprising: a substantially absorbent interior portion having a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface; wherein the inner surface of the interior portion is contoured to fit over the closed eyelid of a wearer; and an exterior portion having a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface wherein the convex outer surface and the concave inner surface each comprises a substantially water impervious material and wherein the convex outer surface of the interior portion is proximate the concave inner surface of the exterior portion; wherein the exterior portion is comprised of at least one of latex and rubber; wherein an outer surface of the water-impervious exterior portion is exposed; advertising text located on the exposed outer surface of the water-impervious exterior portion; soaking the absorbent eyelid protector in a liquid; placing the absorbent eyelid protector over a closed eyelid; and sunbathing with the absorbent eyelid protector in position.