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Eye restraining device

Patent 4905711 Issued on March 6, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject March 8, 2008. 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

Head support and restraining apparatus
Patent #: 4019727
Issued on: 04/26/1977
Inventor: Martin ,   et al.

Corneal resurfacing apparatus and method
Patent #: 4173980
Issued on: 11/13/1979
Inventor: Curtin

Auxiliary support table for use by ophthalmologists
Patent #: 4378108
Issued on: 03/29/1983
Inventor: Bailey, Jr.

Cranial insertion of surgical needle utilizing computer-assisted tomography Patent #: 4465069
Issued on: 08/14/1984
Inventor: Barbier ,   et al.

Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 165535 filed on 03/08/1988

US Classes:

128/869, Restrainers and immobilizers (e.g., strait jackets, etc.)606/4Ophthalmic

Examiners

Primary: Jaworski, Francis J.
Assistant: Shay, David M.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

A61B 019/00

Abstract

An eye restraining device includes a ring-shaped element which contacts the sclera of an eye so that the cornea projects above the ring-shaped element. A second embodiment includes a head restraint including a plurality of adjustable engaging components for accommodating different sized heads.

Other References

  • "Advanced Techniques in Ophthalmic Microsurgery vol. II" by Louis Girard; the C. V. Mosby Company, pp. 156-159, 162-16
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