Ophthalmic surgery tool
Patent 4619259 Issued on October 28, 1986. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 28, 2003. 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.
October 28, 2003. 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 3074407 Contact lens corneal cutter Cornea incision device Patent #: 4526171 InventorsApplicationNo. 06/148258 filed on 05/09/1980US 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 material606/167, Cutting, puncturing or piercing606/172Means to limit cutter penetration depth (e.g., dura guard)ExaminersPrimary: Thaler, Michael H.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61F 9/007 (20060101)A61F 9/013 (20060101) AbstractAn ophthalmic surgery tool which takes the form of an apparatus which is to simultaneously produce a plurality of cuts within the cornea of an eye in order to improve vision. The surgery tool includes a cutter assembly which is movably mounted in respect to a base. The extent of movement of the cutter assembly is predetermined to preclude excessive cutting. Movement of the cutter assembly is due to movement structure which may either be mechanical or fluid operated. | |
