Medical laser device and method
Patent 5074861 Issued on December 24, 1991. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 15, 2010. 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.
June 15, 2010. 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 3304403 3356966 3392261 3404350 3471215 3481340 3622743 Laser system and method Welding tool and method Laser pumping system InventorsApplicationNo. 539383 filed on 06/15/1990US Classes:606/17, With beam shaping or redirecting (e.g., lens)600/2, Combined with other radiant or wave energy source (e.g., electromagnetic, thermal, microwave etc.)606/3With particular wavelengthExaminersPrimary: Kamm, William E.Assistant: Getzow, Scott M. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61B 017/36AbstractAn apparatus and method for conducting laser emulsification surgery are disclosed. Laser energy is generated within the hand held member (10) and is transmitted to the probe cylinder (15) at the distal end of the device (2). The apparatus is a hand held device which contains a laser light source and flashlamp (12) for generating and emitting the laser radiation. Preferably, an Erbium YAG laser is utilized. A light horn arrangement (18) or mirror arrangement (51) transmits the light energy from the source (12) to the proximal end of a probe extension member (15). The distal tip (31) of the probe extension member (15) is directed to the cataract or other target to be emulsified.Field of SearchUsing laserWith mirror With lens Specified output coupling device Pumping with optical or radiant energy Pump cavity Solar With particular wavelength Ophthalmic Cataracts or glaucoma With optical fiber With optical fiber With beam shaping or redirecting (e.g., lens) Combined with other radiant or wave energy source (e.g., electromagnetic, thermal, microwave etc.) | |
