Patents by Inventor Arthur N. Allcroft

Arthur N. Allcroft has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Disposable ophthalmic instrument for performing radial keratotomy on the cornea
    Patent number: 4552146
    Abstract: The present invention is an ophthalmic instrument for use in performing radial keratotomy on the cornea of a patient for correcting myopia and/or astigmatism of the patient. The ophthalmic instrument includes a surgical blade having a suitable width for making an incision into the cornea of the patient and an elongated handle which is formed out of a plastic material and to which the surgical blade is fixedly coupled. The ophthalmic instrument also includes a depth-guide which is a hollow, cylindrical member and which is formed out of a plastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1985
    Assignee: Myocur, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald P. Jensen, Arthur N. Allcroft