Assignee: Premier Laser Systems, Inc.

Location: Irvine, CA
No. of patents: 23

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6152565	Handheld corneal topography system A corneal topography system incorporating a handheld unit, a base unit and a computer. The handheld unit includes a placido projector, a light source and a camera that receives the image of the placido image being reflected off of the patient's cornea. Th...	11/28/2000
6122300	High repetition rate mid-infrared laser An optically pumped mid-infrared solid-state laser with high pulse repetition rate is described for use in laser surgery. The laser produces a wavelength between 1.7 and 4.0 microns, and is optically pumped. The rise and fall times of the pump pulses are ...	09/19/2000
6110167	Contact tip for laser surgery A laser surgery apparatus including a contact tip comprising an input face having a surface for receiving laser energy from an optical waveguide directed along an axis of propagation. The surface is inclined relative to the axis of propagation such that a...	08/29/2000
6102045	Method and apparatus for lowering the intraocular pressure of an eye A method and apparatus for lowering the intraocular pressure of an eye are provided. The apparatus is a filtering implant comprising a cellulosic membrane adapted to extend from the anterior chamber of the eye through an opening in the limbus corneae to a...	08/15/2000
5865831	Laser surgical procedures for treatment of glaucoma A laser is used to reopen the natural drainage passageways in the eye or to form new passageways to enable the drainage of the aqueous humor from the eye. In one procedure, an Er:YAG laser is used to ablate occluding tissue in Schlemm's canal. In another ...	02/02/1999
5741245	Corneal sculpting using laser energy A corneal sculpting system utilized for performing surgery to reshape the cornea of the eye. The system includes a laser delivery system that is coupled to a filter positioning system and a corneal topography system. The filter positioning system suspends...	04/21/1998
5738677	Apparatus and method for performing eye surgery An optical probe configured for insertion into the anterior chamber of an eye, adjacent to the cataractous lens of the eye, comprises an optical source, and an optical waveguide connected to deliver optical radiation from the source to the probe. The opti...	04/14/1998
5722970	Laser surgical method using transparent probe Procedures using a laser surgical probe are disclosed in which laser energy can be directed at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the probe. In a preferred procedure, the laser probe is inserted into an internal portion of a mammal with a laser...	03/03/1998
5707368	Contact tip for laser surgery A laser surgery apparatus including a contact tip comprising an input face having a surface for receiving laser energy from an optical waveguide directed along an axis of propagation. The surface is inclined relative to the axis of propagation such that a...	01/13/1998
5688261	Transparent laser surgical probe A laser surgical apparatus is disclosed in which laser energy can be directed at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the probe. The probe includes a reflecting surface directing the laser energy. The reflecting surface is transparent to visible ...	11/18/1997
5540676	Method of laser surgery using multiple wavelengths A medical system for transmitting and delivering to a tissue site multiwavelength therapeutic radiant energy along a common optical pathway. Also included is a laser catheter suitable for engaging multiple sources of laser energy and transmitting multiwav...	07/30/1996
5422899	High repetition rate mid-infrared laser An optically pumped mid-infrared solid-state laser with high pulse repetition rate is described for use in laser surgery. The laser produces a wavelength between 1.7 and 4.0 microns, and is optically pumped. The rise and fall times of the pump pulses are ...	06/06/1995
5409479	Method for closing tissue wounds using radiative energy beams The method and apparatus of the invention use a beam of laser emitted optical energy to effect wound closure and reconstruction of biological tissue. In response to input as to tissue type and thickness, a computer determines the output power, exposure ti...	04/25/1995
5364389	Method and apparatus for sealing and/or grasping luminal tissue A method and apparatus for sealing and/or grasping lesions or incisions of luminal tissue is provided. The apparatus has a generally tubular assembly with portions which expand away from each other. The apparatus is inserted into the lumen of a tissue and...	11/15/1994
5354323	Optical heating system A laser heating system projects a beam of optical radiation on a region to be heated. A sensor detects changes in temperature of the region by sensing the black body radiation of the heated region. A control circuit then controls the intensity of the beam...	10/11/1994
5349590	Medical laser apparatus for delivering high power infrared light A medical laser apparatus which comprises a medical laser and a waveguide is used to deliver infrared energy to a treatment site. The medical laser preferably delivers electromagnetic radiation at a wavelength of about 3.0 microns such as an Er:YAG laser ...	09/20/1994
5336221	Method and apparatus for applying thermal energy to tissue using a clamp A method and apparatus for applying optical or other thermal energy to tissue using a clamp. The energy is supplied at a frequency which biologically welds or fuses tissue. A material that is transmissive to the energy treatment frequency is embedded in o...	08/09/1994
5304167	Multiwavelength medical laser method A medical system for transmitting and delivering to a tissue site multiwavelength therapeutic radiant energy along a common optical pathway. Also included is a laser catheter suitable for engaging multiple sources of laser energy and transmitting multiwav...	04/19/1994
5289557	Optics for medical laser A visible helium neon beam is used as an aiming beam to establish a spot at which a carbon dioxide beam also focuses. The carbon dioxide beam is then employed to vaporize biotic material. A distal end of an articulated arm may couple with the micromanipul...	02/22/1994
5267856	Laser surgical method A method of ablating or cutting a selected area of a material with a laser, wherein a substance such as water that absorbs the laser radiation is applied to the area in an amount to allow the substance to be absorbed into pores, cracks and other holes in ...	12/07/1993
5207673	Fiber optic apparatus for use with medical lasers An optical apparatus functions as a laser catheter for removal, penetration or treatment of human tissue or other biotic material. The arrangement of the optical components, including the focal length of the lens and the spacing between the lens and the s...	05/04/1993
5198926	Optics for medical laser An optical system for use in a medical laser apparatus comprising an achromat having optical elements selected to cause two substantially different wavelengths, one visible and one infrared, to focus at a common focal point. The achromat comprises a negat...	03/30/1993
5139494	Multiwavelength medical laser method A medical system for transmitting and delivering to a tissue site multiwavelength therapeutic radiant energy along a common optical pathway. Also included is a laser catheter suitable for engaging multiple sources of laser energy and transmitting multiwav...	08/18/1992

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