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Class 434/271 - Eye


Subclass of Class 434 - Education and demonstration
Definition: Subject matter including a facsimile of the visual organ
No. of patents: 32
Last issue date: 08/19/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7413734Treatment of retinitis pigmentosa with human umbilical cord cells
Cells derived from postpartum umbilicus and placenta are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions, devices and methods for the regeneration or repair of ocular tissue using the postpartum-derived cells are also disclosed. ...
08/19/2008
7291016Ophthalmic surgery simulation device
This invention relates to a device for simulating life-like conditions during eye surgery. The device includes a prosthetic head which includes an eye socket coupled to a fluid line adapted to create negative pressure or a vacuum in the eye socket. An eye for practi...
11/06/2007
7066598Eye model for measurement
An eye model 10 includes a partially-spherical transparent disk 12 for representing a cornea, and a housing 14 attached to the disk 12 including a volume for holding a fluid representing aqueous within an eye. An annular ring 18 is...
06/27/2006
7066928Method and device for representing an operative field during laser operations
The invention relates to a device for the three-dimensional representing of an operative field, especially of an eye, during laser operations. The inventive device comprises a three-dimensional recording system, an image processing system and a three-dimensional dis...
06/27/2006
6923654Manikin and eye device apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture
Apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture are disclosed for installing an artificial eye in a realistic, life-like sculpture, comprising an artificial eye of partially hemispherical shape, as well as a manikin with an eye-mounting area adapted to mate with such...
08/02/2005
6902404Visual aid using contact lenses
A visual aid for using contact lenses comprises an eyeball and a cover that contains the eyeball, and a model contact lens. The eyeball includes a sclera, an iris and a pupil. The cover includes an upper eyelid and a lower eyelid that can be opened and closed. The v...
06/07/2005
6887083Model for training of surgical operation of cataract
The present invention relates to a model for surgical operation for an eye with cataract comprising a pig's eye which is prepared by injecting self hardening type chemicals into a crystalline lens capsule or into an empty crystalline lens capsule of said pig's eye, ...
05/03/2005
6589057Incision trainer for ophthalmological surgery
The present invention provides systems and methods for simulating certain regions of the anatomy involved in ophthalmological surgery. In particular, the present invention provides a practice cornea simulating dimensional, geometric and mechanical propert...
07/08/2003
6485142Artificial human eye and test apparatus
An artificial eye includes a generally spherically shaped container including a substantially hemispherical posterior portion, a substantially hemispherical anterior portion and a fastener for attaching the posterior portion to the anterior portion. The a...
11/26/2002
6234805Apparatus illustrating vision disorders and conditions
An improved ocular device used to illustrate common ocular disorders such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. The device includes a light source that forms an optical axis across the length of the device and is subjected to a s...
05/22/2001
6210169Device and method for simulating ophthalmic surgery
A device for simulating ophthalmic surgery is disclosed which comprises a laser for generating a laser beam, an array for sensing whether the laser beam has been projected at the array, and a computer system operatively connected to the laser and the arra...
04/03/2001
6077083Doll for instruction of sickle cell disease clinical observations
A medical teaching doll is provided with devices for simulating the differences between normal organs, and organs which are physically altered by sickle cell or other disease. The devices simulate the normal and diseased conditions so that the differences...
06/20/2000
5893719Variable pathological and surgical eye model and method related thereto
A structural eye assembly is provided comprising replaceable components exhibiting healthy conditions, pathological states and post-surgical conditions, and a related method thereto. The assembly preferably comprises a spherical eye body of structural (st...
04/13/1999
5868580Training device for digital assessment of intraocular pressure
A training device for digital assessment of intraocular pressure (IOP) that ncludes a body, top, bottom cover, and two legs. The body contains ten cylindrical cavities, the depth of each cavity selected such that the sloped bottom of the cavity intersects ...
02/09/1999
5766016Surgical simulator and method for simulating surgical procedure
A surgical simulator provides both visual and tactile feedback in order to realistically portray an actual surgical procedure. The visual feedback is provided through an SGI graphics computer which drives a monitor to display two images of an eye at sligh...
06/16/1998
5704791Virtual surgery system instrument
A virtual surgery system or virtual testing system provides a simulation or test based on image data. A simulator combined with a real exam requires simulation tasks by a test taker. Additionally, a surgical procedure may be simulated using image data of ...
01/06/1998
5464960Laser calibration device
A phantom cornea for calibrating surgical lasers is formed by superimposition of thin-films of alternating colors. After ablation by a laser beam, the resulting spherical cavity appears as a pattern of nested circles whose concentricity and spacing reflec...
11/07/1995
5454722Interactive multimedia eye surgery training apparatus and method
The present invention relates to a interactive computer system for use in training persons in surgical procedures in remote locations. The system employs visual, audio and/or textual data bases to provide training to students of such procedures using a pe...
10/03/1995
5387106Solid state artificial cornea and method for UV laser sculpting
An artificial cornea for sensing and integrating UV radiation in real time. The cornea includes an EPROM array adapted to be exposed to UV radiation. Individual bits of the EPROM array are set prior to being exposed to the UV radiation. In response to bei...
02/07/1995
5380207Slip suture practice kit
A kit for practicing ophthalmic suturing technique simulates the anterior portion of a human eye having a torn iris. The kit comprises a workpiece having a planar board with two elastic bands attached at their ends to the board in spaced, parallel relatio...
01/10/1995
5261822Surgical refractive laser calibration device
A phantom cornea for calibrating surgical lasers is formed by superimposition of thin-films of alternating colors. After ablation by a laser beam, the resulting spherical cavity appears as a pattern of nested circles whose concentricity and spacing reflec...
11/16/1993
5221208Teaching aid
A teaching aid for those learning to use an opthalmoscope has a chamber with a first generally hemisperical wall formed with an aperture through which a photographic image of the retinal surface of an eye located in the chamber may be viewed. The image is...
06/22/1993
5163843Simulated diseased eye lens and methd of making the same
A simulated cataractous lens and method of making the same are disclosed. The simulated lens is comprised of a proteinaceous material, such as natural animal lens material which is selectively hardened and which has the hardness and transparency thereof a...
11/17/1992
5137459Device for conducting experimental eye operations
A device for use in performing experimental eye operations. A single eye, in either cut or uncut condition, is applied to and secured to an eye mounting. Associated with the eye mounting are tubes for conducting cleansing fluid to and from the eye for fac...
08/11/1992
5087204Taxidermic eye-mounting method and article
A taxidermic eye-mounting method wherein moist paper-mache or the like is stuffed through the eye opening of a hallowed-out animal head such as a fish head. A slightly flexible eye socket of substantially rigid material which has been molded to receive an...
02/11/1992
4865551Ophthalmologic phantom system
A simulated human ocular system for practicing the surgical techniques required for the removal of cataractous lenses utilizing posterior chamber lens emulsification and, optionally, the techniques required for small incision implantation and refractive s...
09/12/1989
4865552Ophthalmologic phantom system
A simulated human ocular system for practicing the surgical techniques required for the removal of cataractous lenses utilizing posterior chamber lens emulsification and, optionally, the techniques required from small incision implantation and refractive ...
09/12/1989
4762495Ophtalmologic lens phantom system
A simulated human ocular system for practicing the surgical techniques required for the removal of cataractous lenses utilizing posterior chamber lens emulsification and, optionally, with the techniques required for small incision implantation is provided...
08/09/1988
4762496Ophthalmologic lens phantom system
A simulated human ocular system for practicing the surgical techniques required for the removal of cataractous lenses utilizing posterior chamber lens emulsification and, optionally, with the techniques required for small incision implantation is provided...
08/09/1988
4680015Eye and binocular vision demonstrator
An eye and binocular vision demonstrator is disclosed. The demonstrator comprises a casing having a pair of simulated eyeballs therein. A pair of rods butt against the lenses of the eyeballs, causing the lenses to change their curvature, or focus. A pair ...
07/14/1987
4136466Artificial intraocular lens training device
An apparatus for providing an adjustable aperture used in the practice of simulated artifical intraocular lens insertion comprising; a flexible diaphragm with a circular aperture therethrough, a cylindrical diaphragm mount for supporting the diaphragm, a ...
01/30/1979
 
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