Patents Examined by Tiffany Shipmon
  • Patent number: 9848980
    Abstract: An accommodating (re-focusable) lens system a body of which includes, upon being assembled, first and second individual lenslets having first and second optical portions sequentially disposed along an optical axis. Change in optical-power accommodation of the system is achieved by changing an applanated area of contact between the lenslets in response to force applied to the lenslets and transformed into an axial force. In specific case, the first and second lenslets form an intraocular lens (IOL) and have respective haptic portions, interlocked as a result of rotating of one lenslet with respect to another such as to bring first and second lenslets in contact at an axial point. The applanated area of contact is changed, then, in response to a radially-directed force caused by a change of distance between the interlocked ends of the haptics and transferred to the optical portions through the interlocked haptics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: CONEXUS LENS, INC.
    Inventor: Sean J. McCafferty
  • Patent number: 9848979
    Abstract: A mask is provided that is configured to increase the depth of focus of a patient. The mask can include an aperture configured to transmit along an optical axis substantially all visible incident light. The mask can further include a portion surrounding at least a portion of the aperture. The portion may be configured to be substantially opaque to visible electromagnetic radiation and be substantially transparent to electromagnetic radiation transmitted from an ocular examination device (e.g., substantially transparent to at least some non-visible electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength between about 750 nm and about 1500 nm).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: AcuFocus, Inc.
    Inventors: Abhiram S. Vilupuru, Marie Dvorak Christ
  • Patent number: 9851706
    Abstract: A network (100) for replacement of a living tissue, said network is a scaffold-free artificial hollow biological tissue network comprising a plurality of longitudinal multicellular aggregates (11) arranged in a plurality of bioprinted layers (22) which are located on top of one another, further comprising an inner surface (20) and an outer surface (21), wherein at least one of said bioprinted layers (22) is in shape of a planar closed loop such that a conduit for conveying fluids is defined, and said longitudinal multicellular aggregate (11) is a mixture of at least two cell types. Also a method for obtaining said longitudinal multicellular aggregate, and a further method for biomodeling and planning said network are proposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: SABANCI ÜNIVERSITESI
    Inventors: Bahattin Koç, Can Küçükgül, Saime Burçe Özler
  • Patent number: 9849008
    Abstract: A bioabsorbable implant including an elongated metallic element having more than 50% by weight a metal and being substantially free of rare earth elements, the elongated metallic element defining at least a portion of the bioabsorbable implant and including a wire formed into a discrete bioabsorbable expandable metal ring; at least two biostable ring elements, each biostable ring element having a biostable and radio-opaque metallic alloy, the bioabsorbable expandable metal ring being disposed adjacent to at least one of the biostable ring elements; at least one flexible longitudinal connector including a bioabsorbable polymer, the connector being disposed between at least two adjacent rings; and a coating having at least one pharmaceutically active agent disposed over at least a portion of one ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Zorion Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Steckel, Ioannis O. Pandelidis
  • Patent number: 9839724
    Abstract: Disclosed are endovascular stents in which a portion of the stents have a bioactive coating for promoting repair of damaged vessels, systems comprising the stents, and methods of using the stents to promote occlusion of aneurysms and/or repair damaged vessels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignees: Purdue Research Foundation, The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Paul Allain, Lisa Reece, Zhangcan Yang, Rocco Armonda, Ravindra Kempaiah, Teodoro Tigno
  • Patent number: 9839515
    Abstract: Stent-valves (e.g., single-stent-valves and double-stent-valves), associated methods and systems for their delivery via minimally-invasive surgery, and guide-wire compatible closure devices for sealing access orifices are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Symetis, SA
    Inventors: Ludwig K. Von Segesser, Stéphane Delaloye
  • Patent number: 9827095
    Abstract: A stentless support structure capable of being at least partly assembled in situ. The support structure comprises a braided tube that is very flexible and, when elongated, becomes very long and very small in diameter, thereby being capable of placement within a small diameter catheter. The support structure is preferably constructed of one or more thin strands of a super-elastic or shape memory material such as Nitinol. When released from the catheter, the support structure folds itself into a longitudinally compact configuration. The support structure thus gains significant strength as the number of folds increase. This radial strength obviates the need for a support stent. The support structure may include attachment points for a prosthetic valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: HLT, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Thill, Robert Foster Wilson, John P. Gainor, Christopher M. Banick
  • Patent number: 9820849
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an intraocular lens, in particular capsular intraocular lens, with at least an anterior, a posterior optic element, a haptic element connecting both optic elements, wherein a cavity is formed by the optic element, and haptic elements, which are opened by circumferentially arranged openings. The object of the present invention is to provide an intraocular lens that allows a symmetrical deformation of one or more optic elements of the intraocular lens as well as a relative displacement of these optic elements relative to each other on their optic elemental axis, so that a sufficient change in refractive power is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Biolnic UG
    Inventor: Josef Jansen
  • Patent number: 9823492
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some examples, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a cycloidally dependent manner. The patterning may allow for a polarization dependent lens in some examples. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some examples, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • Patent number: 9823490
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some examples, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a cycloidally dependent manner. The patterning may allow for a polarization dependent lens in some examples. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some examples, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • Patent number: 9823491
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some examples, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a cycloidally dependent manner. The patterning may allow for a polarization dependent lens in some examples. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some examples, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • Patent number: 9814570
    Abstract: An ophthalmic device is provided for a patient that has a basic prescription for distant vision, the ophthalmic device including a primary optic and a supplemental optic. The primary optic is configured for placement in the eye and has a base optical power configured to substantially provide the basic prescription. The supplemental optic has an optical power that is less than the optical power of the primary optic and is configured to provide, in combination with the primary optic, a combined optical power that provides the basic prescription of the patient. In addition, at least one surface of the primary optic is configured to deform in response to an ocular force so as to modify the combined optical power by at least 1 Diopter. The ophthalmic device may further include a movement assembly operably coupled to the primary optic that is structured to cooperate with the eye to effect accommodating deformation of the primary optic in response to an ocular force produced by the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.
    Inventors: Glick Robert, Brady Daniel
  • Patent number: 9814575
    Abstract: A stentless support structure capable of being at least partly assembled in situ. The support structure comprises a braided tube that is very flexible and, when elongated, becomes very long and very small in diameter, thereby being capable of placement within a small diameter catheter. The support structure is preferably constructed of one or more thin strands of a super-elastic or shape memory material such as Nitinol. When released from the catheter, the support structure folds itself into a longitudinally compact configuration. The support structure thus gains significant strength as the number of folds increase. This radial strength obviates the need for a support stent. The support structure may include attachment points for a prosthetic valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: HLT, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Thill, Robert Foster Wilson, John P. Gainor, Christopher M. Banick
  • Patent number: 9817244
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some examples, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a cycloidally dependent manner. The patterning may allow for a polarization dependent lens in some examples. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some examples, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • Patent number: 9817245
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some examples, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a cycloidally dependent manner. The patterning may allow for a polarization dependent lens in some examples. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some examples, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • Patent number: 9814571
    Abstract: Described are devices and methods for medically sealing a perivalvular leak associated with implanted valves. For example, a bioresorbable tissue infiltratable sheet is provided for insertion through a perivalvular leak. A filament extending through the sheet is also provided which when pulled causes the sheet to gather around the filament on either side of the perivalvular leak. The gathered position of the sheet may be secured by a series of stops and/or use of a capping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignees: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Cook Biotech Incorporated
    Inventors: Chad E Johnson, Charles L. McIntosh
  • Patent number: 9808334
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an endoluminal prosthesis, such as a stent graft that includes one or more fenestrations to accommodate endovascular disease, such as an aneurysm in cases where one or more side branches is involved. In one aspect, the prosthesis includes fenestrations that are pivotable to accommodate the dynamic geometry of the aortic branches. In another aspect, the pivotable fenestrations include a first perimeter, a band of flexible material attached and surrounding the first perimeter, and a second perimeter attached to and surrounding the band of flexible material. The first perimeter, band of flexible material, and second perimeter have a geometric shape. In one aspect, the prosthesis includes at least three pivotable fenestrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Blayne A. Roeder, Matthew S. Huser, David E. Hartley
  • Patent number: 9808285
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for inserting prosthesis implants into a patient pocket. The apparatus has three openings including a prosthesis opening, a large proximal opening, and a small proximal opening. The apparatus prevents infection; eases insertion and placement; and reduces complications. In use, the bellow is placed through the patient incision while allowing the bellow to be manipulated to force the prosthesis into a surgical pocket of a patient. Then the bellow is rotated so the distal end becomes the proximal end and inserted into the second incision while allowing the bellow to be manipulated to force the prosthesis into the second pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Inventor: Robert G. Anderson
  • Patent number: 9801706
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an endoluminal prosthesis, such as a stent graft that includes one or more fenestrations to accommodate endovascular disease, such as an aneurysm in cases where one or more side branches is involved. In one aspect, the prosthesis includes fenestrations that are pivotable to accommodate the dynamic geometry of the aortic branches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Matthew S. Huser, Blayne A. Roeder, David E. Hartley
  • Patent number: 9801709
    Abstract: An intraocular lens system is presented that comprises an electro-active lens comprising multiple independently controllable zones or pixels, and a controller capable of being remotely programmed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: e-Vision Smart Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Blum, William Kokonaski