Three bar cross action lens implantation forceps
Patent 5217464 Issued on June 8, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 1, 2012. 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 1, 2012. 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 1268922 3611842 3741602 3882872 Intraocular lens inserting tool Methods for implantation of deformable intraocular lenses Intraocular lens implantation Intraocular lens inserting tool and method Cannulated spring forceps for intra-ocular lens implantation method Intraocular lens implantation Patent #: 4959070 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 890810 filed on 06/01/1992US Classes:606/107, Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material24/552, Segments form opposed engaging faces81/419, Tined or digitated jaws294/99.2, Hand-held (e.g., tweezer, tongs)606/206, Jaws biased to open or closed position606/207, Jaw structure623/6.12Combined with surgical toolExaminersPrimary: Green, Randall L.Assistant: Jones, Mary Beth Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA61B 017/28B25B 009/02 AbstractAn apparatus for intraocular implantation of a plastic lens in the eye lens zone from which a natural lens has been removed via a surgical incision in the corneoscleral limbus comprising a surgical forceps having two arms and blades projecting beyond portions of the arms defining a cross-over locus, the blades clamping the plastic lens to be implanted; the blades including first and second spaced blades carried by one arm portion, and a third blade carried by the other arm portion, whereby stable three point support is provided for the lens during its passage through the incision into the eye.Field of SearchMeans for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens materialForceps Jaws biased to open or closed position Jaw structure Tweezers CONTACT LENS APPLICATOR Hand-held (e.g., tweezer, tongs) Relatively movable segments of resilient gripping member contact and cross in nonuse position Segments form opposed engaging faces Having specific handle structure Tined or digitated jaws Jaws extend laterally beyond side edge plane of handle(s) | |
