Intraocular lens inserting tool
Patent 4198980 Issued on April 22, 1980. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 7, 1998. 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.
September 7, 1998. 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 References 1498488 2853074 Posterior chamber artificial intraocular lens with retaining means and instruments for use therewith Patent #: 3991426 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 05/940422 filed on 09/07/1978US Classes:606/107, Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material623/6.12, Combined with surgical tool81/309Two pivoted jaws and one sliding jawExaminersPrimary: Frinks, Ronald L.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61F 2/16 (20060101)AbstractAn artificial intraocular lens system is provided with posterior and anterior tabs adapted to receive and hold a pin substantially perpendicularly therebetween. Said lens system allows for the insertion and affixing of the lens in the eye without the use of sutures and without requiring incisions in the iris to be made by the surgeon. Also disclosed is a tool for insertion of a lens system into the eye. | |
