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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177714 | Surgery assisting instrument for retinal surgery A surgery assisting instrument for retinal surgery includes a cylinder and a strip connected with each other. The cylinder and the strip are made of a soft and biocompatible material. The cylinder is preferably connected with the strip at a side surface and close to... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8066635 | Speculum A speculum having a generally U-shaped frame with a pair of arms, each arm having a free end, a pair of cups, each cup coupled with the free end of one of the arms, and a pair of surfaces, each surface coupled with one of the cups and having a portion extending upwa... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7985180 | Eyelid retractor A device to retract the eyelids for ophthalmic surgery or other procedures by contacting the inner surfaces of the upper and lower eyelids with a frame that applies point contact to the tissue in at least three non-linear locations across the upper lid. The upper an... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7402156 | Counter pressure device for ophthalmic drug delivery A counter pressure device for ophthalmic drug delivery. The device includes a handle and a head coupled to a distal end of the handle. The head comprises a curved, concave surface for contacting the conjunctiva and having a notch for removably receiving a cannula. T... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7371230 | Ocular fixation and stabilization device for ophthalmic surgical applications An interface for coupling an eye to a surgical laser is disclosed. A lens cone includes a base ring opposite an apex ring. The base ring defines a first plane and is adapted to couple to the delivery tip of the laser such that the first plane has a predetermined pos... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7175594 | Ophthalmic sulcus speculum Devices in accordance with certain embodiments of the present sulcus speculum are designed to be placed into the sulcus of an eye to perform one or more of the following functions: evacuation of fluid, opening of the lids, and application of drugs such as anesthetic... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7033319 | Abdominal retractor An adjustable retractor is disclosed comprising an inner ring, an outer ring spaced from the inner ring, and an elongate sleeve open at opposite ends. The sleeve is provided and extends between the inner and outer rings and is connected at the opposite ends to the r... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7018376 | Ocular fixation and stabilization device for ophthalmic surgical applications A method for applanating an anterior surface of a cornea and coupling the eye to a surgical laser is disclosed. A interface is provided which has a central orifice and top and bottom surfaces. A suction ring is removably coupled to the bottom surface of the interfac... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6648819 | Pupil dilator A pupil dilator including a discontinuous resilient ring adapted to be temporarily straightened by an applicator for insertion into, or removal from, the anterior chamber of an eye. The applicator includes an elongate tube with first and second ends. The ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6620098 | Device for dilating a pupil and/or maintaining a pupil in a dilated state The present invention consists in a pupil dilating device (1) for dilating a pupil and/or maintaining a pupil in a dilated state, said device (1) being generally hook shaped in plan view so as to define an open ended arcuate iris engaging body portion (2)... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6561974 | Device for use in a surgical procedure on an eye of a living being, and method of retracting the iris A device for use in a surgical procedure on an eye of a living being, includes a retraction member, destined for insertion into the anterior chamber of the eye. The retraction member has a hook-shaped engagement part for retracting the iris, whereby at le... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6544169 | Eyelid retraction device A device is disclosed to retract eyelid by employing the friction and adhesion between the device and the outer surface of the eyelid of an eye without engaging the inside of the eyelid, thus without giving rise to infection, contamination, or injury to t... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6440065 | Single-use disposable eyelid speculum, eye examination kit, and method for examining a patient's eye The present invention relates to a single-use disposable eyelid speculum and scleral depressor. The eyelid speculum comprises an elongated curved arm formed from an elastic single piece element. The elongated curved arm terminates in integrally formed spo... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6346078 | Eyelid retractor for electrosurgery A lid retractor for use, for example, in transconjuntival blepharoplasty electrosurgery on eyelids which avoids having to move the retractor during the procedure. The lid retractor comprises an elongated handle which at one end, the gripper end, divides i... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6332866 | Iris retractor for use in surgical procedure on the eye of a living being An instrument for use in ophthalmic surgery, includes an elongated body portion having one end formed with an engagement member for insertion through an incision into the anterior chamber of the eye for retracting the iris. A fixation member is slidably s... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6299617 | Instrument for fixating the eye during cataract surgery A method and apparatus for fixating an eye during ocular surgery, including inserting a two-pronged tool through an incision in the cornea into the anterior chamber. The two prongs prohibit movement of the eye in all directions. An alternate embodiment pr... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6283913 | 3-dimensional lid speculum and method for use A lid speculum that operates in an anatomically correct manner. The speculum has a first blade and a second blade that can pivot about an axis of rotation. The speculum is constructed so that the axis of rotation is essentially parallel with and posterior... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6267752 | Multi-functional eyelid speculum An eyelid speculum for separation of the eyelids with an automatic system for irrigation and aspiration. In one embodiment, the speculum is provided as a truncated cone-shaped main body with lid retractors extending out of it in the form of a ring, formin... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6228093 | Device for protecting organs of the eye which are situated in the region of the anterior chamber of the eye during eye lens surgery Organs of the eye which are situated in the region of the anterior chamber of the eye are protected during eye lens surgery by a device in which a surgical instrument, such as a tip of a phacoprobe, is guided to the posterior chamber of the eye through a ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6083155 | Eyelid speculum An eyelid speculum is disclosed in the form of an annular bladder constructed of a resilient material. The annular bladder defines an interior chamber and the bladder is dimensioned to fit in between the upper and lower eyelids of an eye. An inflator is f... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6010488 | Lower eyelid retractor and method for applying medication to the eye An eyelid retractor, in combination with a medication container, is used to administer medication to an eye of a user. The eyelid retractor may be disposable, and includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion has an opening, such as a c... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5928140 | Illuminated iris retractor probe system The illuminated iris retractor probe system is a medical device for use in ophthalmic surgery, particularly anterior segment and posterior segment surgery where visualization of ocular structures is required. The device utilizes a handpiece to support a 2... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5807244 | Single use disposable iris retractor A single use disposable iris retractor tool. The device is flexible at the hook portion end with a sufficient stiffness added to a long leg of the hook for ease of holding during insertion in an eye. A smooth exterior sleeve can be used for adding the sti... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5762606 | Combined eyelid retractor and eye flushing device A combined eyelid retracting and eye flushing device that permits an operator to retract the upper eyelid of a patient for selective eye flushing or other treatment. The device comprises a frame with spaced apart ends. One end forms an integral handle and... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5716328 | Iris retractor for use in surgical procedure on the eye of a living being An iris retractor for use in ophthalmic surgery, includes an elongated body portion for insertion through an incision in the eye to retract the iris, with the body portion including two parallel shafts secured to each other along a common longitudinal edg... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5634884 | Apparatus for inserting a pupil expander A pupil expander insertion system for eye surgery includes a pupil expander insertion tool and an iris retracting glide. The insertion tool includes a housing having forward and rearward ends, a hollow chamber in which a piston is axially movable, and an ... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5618261 | Eye proptosing speculum and method An eye proptosing speculum that applies pressure to urge the eyeball outwardly is disclosed. The speculum includes a pair of blades and a pair of pressors. The pair of blades are opposingly situated and extend generally posteriorly. Each blade is shaped t... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5556417 | Luminescent eye fixation device A phosphorescent ophthalmic instrument for fixating a patient's eye during an ophthalmic procedure. The instrument includes a fixation structure attachable to the patient's eye, at least a portion of the fixation ring being made from a phosphorescent mate... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5514076 | Surgical retractor A retractor for use in invasive surgery. The retractor includes a superelastic or shape memory alloy shaft having proximal and distal ends. A handle is attached to the proximal end, while the distal end has a shape trained into it adapted to grasp animal ... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5441045 | Apparatus for deforming an iris dilator An iris dilator includes a body formed of an expansile material being expandable from a dehydrated first size and shape to a hydrated second size and shape. When hydrated, the dilator has a shape complementary to an inside diameter of the iris and a size ... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5441040 | RDS speculum An improved speculum for increased exposure of the superior surgical limbus and stabilization of the eye during eye surgery.... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5433190 | Eyelid speculum device An eyelid speculum device used to hold a person's eyelids open for ocular surgery, treatment, examination, or some other reason. The device has two elongated arms, each arm having one free end. The other ends of the arms are attached to a joining member. ... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5427088 | Apparatus for inserting a pupil expander A pupil expander insertion tool includes an elongated housing having a hollow chamber with a retractable blade extending through an aperture in the forward end of the housing and from the hollow chamber. The forward end of the retractable blade includes a... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5374272 | Apparatus and method for mechanically dilating the pupil of an eye A pupillary dilation and protection device is disclosed comprising an elastomeric ring made from biocompatible material having a groove formed therein for receiving and protecting the pupillary rim and iris, whereby, when the ring is inserted into the pup... | 12/20/1994 |
| 5341798 | Retractor device for human or animal tissue The retractor device for human or animal tissues, and more particularly for retracting upper and lower eyelids to expose the underlying eyeball for surgery, comprises a pair of retracting arms each having a spoon articulatingly mounted at one first end of... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5322054 | Pupil expander carrier and means for manipulating a pupil expander A pupil expander carrier has a block having a support surface. A first post extends upwardly from this surface in spaced relation to a first pair of spaced secondary posts. These three posts normally hold and stabilize a circular pupil expander during sto... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5318011 | Iris protector/dilator and method of using the same An iris dilator includes a body formed of an expansile material being expandable from a dehydrated first size and shape to a hydrated second size and shape. When hydrated, the dilator has a shape complementary to an inside diameter of the iris and a size ... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5299564 | Expandable dilator and method for intraocular surgery In accordance with the disclosed device and method a highly-corrugated hollow miniature torus is introduced into the pupillary opening in the eye of a person. Then, the torus is expanded by introduction of fluid therein, so that it engages and dilates the... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5290292 | Sutureless human eye globe rotation instrument An instrument for use in human cataract or glaucoma eye surgery which is inserted into the inferior cul-de-sac of the eye in order to rotate the eyeball downward for exposure of the upper eyeball sclera for surgery. The present instrument avoids the need ... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5267553 | Pupil expander and method of using the same A pupil expander has an elongated plastic resilient hollow ring which is C-shaped in cross section, and formed into a partial circle. The ends of the ring member have perforated tabs thereon, and are connected together by a strap. The pupil expander is co... | 12/07/1993 |
