Patents by Inventor David R. Gibson

David R. Gibson 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).

  • Method and apparatus for reprofiling or smoothing the anterior or stromal cornea by scraping
    Patent number: 5591185
    Abstract: A method for reprofiling or otherwise smoothing and enhancing the anterior or stromal cornea by scraping. The method is useful as a primary technique for reprofiling the stromal portion of the cornea following a lamellar keratectomy or as a secondary technique for use in combination with other corneal refractive procedure to dislocate debris and smooth and enhance a worked area of the cornea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Corneal Contouring Development L.L.C.
    Inventors: Lauren G. Kilmer, Robert E. Nordquist, Michael Nadalsky, David R. Gibson
  • Methods and materials for use in corneal wound healing
    Patent number: 4983580
    Abstract: Improvement in healing of wounds of the corneal stroma is obtained by placing into the wounds a corneal mortar composition comprising an extracellular matrix material and an ophthalmologically compatible carrier material, the composition having a sufficiently high viscosity to retain it within the wound under wound-healing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: David R. Gibson
  • Methods and materials for use in corneal wound healing
    Patent number: 4981841
    Abstract: Improvement in healing of wounds of the corneal stroma is obtained by placing into the wounds a corneal mortar composition comprising an extracellular matrix material and an ophthalmologically compatible carrier material, the composition having a sufficiently high viscosity to retain it within the wound under wound-healing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: David R. Gibson