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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8439938 | Variable frequency phacoemulsification handpiece A phacoemulsification system includes a phacoemulsification handpiece having a horn coupled to a transducer configured to convert alternating current into mechanical oscillation of the horn. The phacoemulsification handpiece further includes a phacoemulsification ne... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8382781 | Device for ophthalmic surgery A device for ophthalmic surgery includes a vacuum-pump arrangement for generating a vacuum serving for fixing a suction ring to an eye, an evacuation-path system for transmitting the vacuum to an interface port which permits the separable attachment of a suction-rin... | 02/26/2013 |
| 8361098 | Surgical blade for use with a surgical tool for making incisions for scleral eye implants A surgical blade is disclosed for use with a surgical tool for making incisions in the sclera of an eye to form a scleral pocket to receive a scleral prosthesis. The surgical blade comprises a rotatable support arm capable of being rotated by the surgical tool and a... | 01/29/2013 |
| 8343177 | Trephine with transparent casing Trephine apparatus has an outer casing with means defining a substantially cylindrical passage, or aperture, opening at a substantially circular lower end element, and an inner, substantially cylindrical tube having a bore opening at a substantially circular lower e... | 01/01/2013 |
| 8231643 | Universal limbal relaxing incision guide An apparatus and method for accurately making a limbal relaxing incision. An example universal limbal relaxing guide (ULRIG) includes an inner rotating ring, a measurement gauge, a base unit and bumpers. The inner rotating ring and measurement gauge rotate concentri... | 07/31/2012 |
| 8142459 | Anterior capsulotomy device and procedure A device for performing an anterior capsulotomy procedure and a method using the same is presented. The device includes a body having a rotatable cutting element rotatably disposed on the proximal end. The cutting element further includes multiple surgical blades. I... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8100927 | Dermatome with ultrasonic cutting blade A dermatome assembly is operable to harvest a skin graft and includes an ultrasonic dermatome and a power supply. The ultrasonic dermatome includes a body and an ultrasonic blade assembly mounted in the body. The blade assembly includes a frequency generator and a c... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8088134 | Ophthalmic marker for surgical retinal vitreous procedures The invention relates to ophthalmology surgical procedures, and specifically to vitreous retinal surgical procedures for marking positions for incision/injection sites on the scleral surface of the eye. The types of ophthalmic vitreous surgical procedures for which ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8083759 | Apparatuses and methods for forming incisions in ocular tissue A surgical tool includes a surgical blade configured to be moved to form an incision. The surgical tool also includes a wire configured to cause movement of the surgical blade. The surgical tool further includes an actuator configured to shorten a length of the wire... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8080027 | Surgical knife blade with hollow bevel A surgical knife blade for forming an incision in bodily tissue including a body having a cutting edge terminating at a distal tip, the cutting edge including opposing cutting edge segments extending distally to meet at the tip, the cutting edge being configured by ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8075578 | Apparatus and method for making a circular incision An apparatus is described for making a circular incision in a surface. The apparatus includes a handle and an elongated blade assembly extending from the handle. The blade assembly includes a rotor. The rotor includes a bar having an elongated axis, with at least on... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8070764 | Microkeratome with a detachable head A microkeratome that includes a latch assembly that couples a head to a hand piece. The latch assembly allows the head to be readily detached from the hand piece and sterilized. There is no need to also sterilize the hand piece. The microkeratome also has a ring ass... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8048094 | Simultaneous proportional control of surgical parameters in a microsurgical system A microsurgical system, and a foot controller for the improved operation of a microsurgical system, are disclosed. A surgeon may use the foot controller to simultaneously control multiple surgical parameters based upon movement of a foot pedal of the foot controller... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8038692 | Modular design for ophthalmic surgical probe An ophthalmic surgical probe having a modular drive assembly and a skin that is removable from the drive assembly. This design simplifies probe manufacturing and provides greater manufacturing flexibility. ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8016843 | Ultrasonic knife An ophthalmologic cutting device having a base support section for attachment with a movement generating device and a tip with a blade section. The blade section preferably has upper and lower edges, and a forward aspiration free edge extending between them, with th... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7972348 | Single use scleral marker A single-use scleral marker, including a one-piece molded-plastic marker having an elongate body; a pair of opposite forked ends, and a pair of removable guards, each of the guards encircling one of the ends and having connection ends which connect the guard to the ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7927344 | Eye positioner Self-contained eye positioner having an annular vacuum ring composed of a channeled support ring and an overmolded flexible sealing ring having an attached rigid hollow tube secured to a syringe by use of an attachment fixture. The syringe, which also functions as a... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7922736 | Stepped microkeratome blade holder A blade holder 16 includes a bottom surface 18 for attachment to a blade 30. A top surface 20 interfaces with a drive-pin 32 of a microkeratome 38. A drive slot 22 is formed in the top surface 20 for engagement... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922735 | Device for cutting the cornea of an eye The invention relates to a device for cutting the cornea of an eye to correct the refractive power thereof, having a frame that comprises a fixation ring, which may be drawn onto the eye, as well as a receptacle, which may be coaxially displaced relative to the fixa... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7901421 | System for cutting the cornea of an eye A system for cutting the cornea of an eye, includes a moveable member with a cutting blade at one end, a pivot element and a cutting guide restraint. A mechanism for oscillating the moveable member around the pivot element and a cutting guide are configured to engag... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7883520 | Corneal epithelial pocket formation systems, components and methods Corneal epithelial pocket formation systems include a cutting head and a blade coupled to the cutting head. The blade is coupled to the cutting head at an orientation that is effective in maintaining a viable separated pocket defining portion of corneal epithelium o... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7875045 | Corneal incision apparatus and blade case for storing blade unit to be mounted in the corneal incision apparatus A cornea incision apparatus for incising a cornea in a layered form, comprises; a blade unit having a blade for corneal incision; and a cutter head unit arranged to detachably hold the blade unit in such a manner as to allow oscillation thereof, the cutter head unit... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7875046 | Surgical tool for removing a block of tissue from an organ A surgical tool for removing a block of tissue or other material from an organ or other body has an elongated support element which carries a first blade assembly including a pair of arms pivotally mounted about a first transverse axis, and a first blade element piv... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7854742 | System and method for making incisions for scleral eye implants A system and method is disclosed for making incisions in the sclera of an eye to form a scleral pocket to receive a scleral prosthesis. The system and method comprises a surgical tool comprising a surgical blade for making incisions in the sclera of an eye. When a s... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7824423 | System and method for making incisions for scleral eye implants A system and method is disclosed for making incisions in the sclera of an eye to form a scleral pocket to receive a scleral prosthesis. The system and method comprises a surgical tool comprising a surgical blade for making incisions in the sclera of an eye. When a s... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7815657 | Corneal surgical apparatus A corneal surgical apparatus for incising a cornea in a flap shape, includes: a body portion; and a cutting head unit that is movable back and forth with respect to the body portion and includes a blade holder for holding a blade oscillationally. The cutting head un... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7780689 | Bar-link drive system for a microkeratome A microkeratome 10 for use in ophthalmic surgery includes a bar-link drive 20 connected to a cutting-head 36. A fixation ring 34 attaches to a patient's eye and is coupled to the bar-link drive 20 to the drive the cutting-head 3... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7766927 | Surgical tool and method for extracting tissue from wall of an organ The present invention is concerned with methods and equipment for the treatment of the eye and more particularly with an instrument to increase eye filtration and treat glaucoma. The instrument is surgical tool operated entirely by the surgeon's hands and is compose... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7753927 | Corneal punch A corneal punch comprising a base unit having a first annular mating surface surrounding a well in which a donor cornea may be located, and a separate guide unit including an inner annular guide shaft and an outer locating ring connected to the guide shaft and havin... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7744614 | Corneal excision or scoring device Disclosed is a corneal excision or scoring device. In one embodiment, the device includes a stabilizing portion having a first opening adapted to encircle an eye, such that at least a portion of the stabilizing portion engages the conjunctival fornix of the eye when... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7708750 | Device for separating the epithelium layer from the surface of the cornea of an eye An automated mechanical device separates the epithelial layer of a cornea from the cornea. The device includes a separator such as a plate, wire or dull blade. The device can preserve a separated epithelial layer as a disk without rupturing the disk and without subs... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7658746 | Vacuum ring with linear bearings for an automated corneal shaper A medical device that can be used to cut a cornea. The device may include a blade that is coupled to a head by a blade holder. The device may also have a retention spring that exerts a force on the blade and blade holder. The head and blade can be moved across a rin... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7645291 | Cutting blade assembly for a microkeratome A blade assembly that can be assembled into a microkeratome which is used to cut a cornea. The blade assembly is constructed in a manner that minimizes the tolerance of the cutting depth into the cornea. The blade assembly includes a blade holder that can be pressed... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7604647 | Ophthalmic cannula insertion tool and method A cannula insertion tool having a needle movable between a retracted position and an extended position. In some embodiments, the needle can be retracted within the periphery of a handle of the insertion tool when not in use to protect the needle. When the needle is ... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7601163 | Surgical knife A knife having a blade tip configuration that reduces incisional force by providing a more efficient distribution of tissue piercing and cutting forces over the cutting edges. The distal tip of the blade has a profile in plan view that may be described as bounded by... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7497866 | Methods for producing epithelial flaps on the cornea and for placement of ocular devices and lenses beneath an epithelial flap or membrane, epithelial delaminating devices, and structures of epithelium and ocular devices and lenses These methods, devices, and structures are useful in the field of ophthalmology; the devices and methods relate variously to separating or lifting corneal epithelium from the eye preferably in a substantially continuous layer, placing a lens or other suitable ocular... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7470277 | Simultaneous proportional control of surgical parameters in a microsurgical system A microsurgical system, and a foot controller for the improved operation of a microsurgical system, are disclosed. A surgeon may use the foot controller to simultaneously control multiple surgical parameters based upon movement of a foot pedal of the foot controller... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7427285 | Keratome with suspended stabilized blade, applanator and guided engagement with keratome cutter head A keratome includes a cutter head with a reciprocating blade and a cutting edge extending below a sole surface of the cutter head, an automated drive unit for powered translational movement of at least the cutter head thereof, and a suction ring adapted to be secure... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7371247 | Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue A tissue penetrating system includes a plurality of penetrating members each having a tip. A penetrating member driver is coupled to the plurality of penetrating members. Each tip of a penetrating member is uncovered during launch of the penetrating member by the pe... | 05/13/2008 |
| 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 |
