Patents by Inventor Brian J. Curtin

Brian J. Curtin 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).

  • Corneal resurfacing apparatus and method
    Patent number: 4173980
    Abstract: Apparatus for abrading the anterior surface of the cornea, including a headrest to hold the patient's head stationary, means for fixing the eye whose cornea is to be surfaced, a grinding lap or disc for grinding the corneal surface, means for positioning the grinding disc over the eye and means for controlling the motion of the grinding disc for grinding the corneal surface to the desired extent and in the desired shape; a method for resurfacing the cornea is also disclosed, wherein the functions of the various means described above are herein realized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1979
    Inventor: Brian J. Curtin