Patents by Inventor Charles H. Bechert, II

Charles H. Bechert, II 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).

  • Patent number: 4676793
    Abstract: An intraocular lens includes a lens body having a convex front surface and a planar back surface, an integral peripheral ring having an internal bevel extending rearwardly from the back surface, and four holes spaced about and adjacent the periphery of the lens body and extending from the front surface to the back surface. A pair of curved, filament members are attached to the lens body within apertures in bosses formed on the front surface of the lens body. Each filament member includes an inward u-niche and a distal closed loop. The u-niche makes for improved an easier insertion. The distal closed loop helps prevent iris entrapment and rupturing the posterior capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Inventor: Charles H. Bechert, II
  • Patent number: 4624670
    Abstract: An intraocular lens includes a lens body having a convex front surface and a planar back surface, an integral peripheral ring having an internal bevel extending rearwardly from the back surface, and four holes spaced about and adjacent the periphery of the lens body and extending from the front surface to the back surface. A pair of curved, filament members are attached to the lens body within apertures in bosses formed on the front surface of the lens body. Each filament member includes an inward u-niche and a distal closed loop. The u-niche makes for improved and easier insertion. The distal closed loop helps prevent iris entrapment and rupturing the posterior capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1986
    Inventor: Charles H. Bechert, II