Corneal resurfacing apparatus and method
Patent 4173980 Issued on November 13, 1979. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 25, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
February 25, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorApplicationNo. 05/771942 filed on 02/25/1977US Classes:606/166, Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter606/107, Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material606/180Rotary cutterExaminersPrimary: Kamm, William E.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61F 9/007 (20060101)A61F 9/013 (20060101) AbstractApparatus for abrading the anterior surface of the cornea, including a headrest to hold the patient's head stationary, means for fixing the eye whose cornea is to be surfaced, a grinding lap or disc for grinding the corneal surface, means for positioning the grinding disc over the eye and means for controlling the motion of the grinding disc for grinding the corneal surface to the desired extent and in the desired shape; a method for resurfacing the cornea is also disclosed, wherein the functions of the various means described above are herein realized.Other References
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