Patents by Inventor David S. Haffner

David S. Haffner 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).

  • Publication number: 20240108219
    Abstract: An intraocular pressure (IOP) sensing system may comprise an intraocular pressure sensing implant to be implanted into the eye of a patient for capturing absolute intraocular pressure measurements and an external device for capturing atmospheric pressure measurements. The intraocular pressure sensing implant may be configured to capture an absolute intraocular pressure measurement at an appointed time, and the external device may be configured to capture a plurality of atmospheric pressure measurements around the appointed time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas Gunn, Cesario Pereira Dos Santos, David S. Haffner
  • Patent number: 11925578
    Abstract: Certain aspects relate to drug delivery devices and methods for the treatment of ocular disorders requiring targeted and controlled administration of a drug to an interior portion of the eye. In several embodiments, the devices are capable of controlled release of two or more drugs, the release of each drug into a different ocular space (e.g., an ocular compartment versus an ocular fluid outflow pathway).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Harold A. Heitzmann, Thomas W. Burns, David S. Haffner
  • Publication number: 20240065887
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug delivery implants configured to be implanted into the eye of a subject and serve as intraocular drug depots. The implants reside in an intraocular target site until activation, at which time the implants release the drug (or drugs) housed within the implant in a controlled release fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Harold A. Heitzmann, Thomas W. Burns, David S. Haffner
  • Patent number: 11857262
    Abstract: An intraocular pressure (IOP) sensing system may comprise an intraocular pressure sensing implant to be implanted into the eye of a patient for capturing absolute intraocular pressure measurements and an external device for capturing atmospheric pressure measurements. The intraocular pressure sensing implant may be configured to capture an absolute intraocular pressure measurement at an appointed time, and the external device may be configured to capture a plurality of atmospheric pressure measurements around the appointed time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nicholas Gunn, Cesario Pereira Dos Santos, David S. Haffner
  • Patent number: 11826104
    Abstract: A gonioscopic attachment can attach to a gonioscope and can include atraumatic retention elements that are configured to engage an eye to retain the gonioscope relative to the eye. The gonioscopic attachment can be configured to position the gonioscope so that at least a portion of the concave distal surface of the gonioscopic optical element is spaced apart from the eye, and/or so that the curvature of the distal surface is angularly offset from the curvature of the eye. The gonioscope can include a fixation point configured to be visible to the subject when the gonioscope is positioned on the eye. In some embodiments, the retention elements can be incorporated directly into the gonioscope. A coupling mechanism can couple the gonioscope to a lid speculum. The gonioscope can include a light pipe, which can be configured to directly light into the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., Thomas W. Burns, Chris Calcaterra, Edward Collins, Timothy McCauley, David S. Haffner, Steven M. Henderson
  • Publication number: 20230329571
    Abstract: Intraocular physiological sensor implants include a physiological sensor, and a housing comprising a faceplate. The physiological sensor is integrated with the faceplate. The physiological sensor typically comprises an intraocular pressure sensor, such as a capacitive pressure sensor that may further include a flexible diaphragm electrode spaced apart from a counter electrode. The intraocular pressure sensor detects intraocular pressure, to identify patient conditions such as glaucoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas Gunn, Andrew Johnson, David S. Haffner, Cesario Dos Santos
  • Patent number: 11701019
    Abstract: Intraocular physiological sensor implants include a physiological sensor, and a housing comprising a faceplate. The physiological sensor is integrated with the faceplate. The physiological sensor typically comprises an intraocular pressure sensor, such as a capacitive pressure sensor that may further include a flexible diaphragm electrode spaced apart from a counter electrode. The intraocular pressure sensor detects intraocular pressure, to identify patient conditions such as glaucoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nicholas Gunn, Andrew Johnson, David S. Haffner, Cesario Dos Santos
  • Publication number: 20230157868
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug delivery devices and methods for the treatment of ocular disorders requiring targeted and controlled administration of a drug to an interior portion of the eye for reduction or prevention of symptoms of the disorder. The devices are capable of controlled release of one or more drugs and may also include structures which allow for treatment of increased intraocular pressure by permitting aqueous humor to flow out of the anterior chamber of the eye through the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: David S. Haffner, Thomas W. Burns, Harold A. Heitzmann, Kenneth M. Curry
  • Publication number: 20230089994
    Abstract: Delivery devices, systems and methods are provided for inserting an implant into an eye. The delivery or inserter devices or systems can be used to dispose or implant an ocular stent or implant, such as a shunt, in communication with a suprachoroidal space of the eye. The implant can drain fluid from an anterior chamber of the eye to a physiologic outflow path of the eye, such as, the suprachoroidal space or other portion of the uveoscleral outflow path. The delivery or inserter devices or systems can be used in conjunction with other ocular surgery, for example, but not limited to, cataract surgery through a preformed corneal incision, or independently with the inserter configured to make a corneal incision. The implant can be preloaded with or within the inserter to advantageously provide a sterile, easy-to-use package for use by an operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Gary Rangel-Friedman, David S. Haffner
  • Publication number: 20230090539
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug delivery devices and methods for the treatment of ocular disorders requiring targeted and controlled administration of a drug to an interior portion of the eye for reduction or prevention of symptoms of the disorder. The devices are capable of controlled release of one or more drugs and may also include structures which allows for treatment of increased intraocular pressure by permitting aqueous humor to flow out of the anterior chamber of the eye through the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: David S. Haffner, Kenneth M. Curry, Harold A. Heitzmann, David Applegate
  • Publication number: 20230053931
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug delivery devices and methods for the treatment of ocular disorders requiring targeted and controlled administration of a drug to an interior portion of the eye for reduction or prevention of symptoms of the disorder. The devices are capable of controlled release of one or more drugs and may also include structures which allow for treatment of increased intraocular pressure by permitting aqueous humor to flow out of the anterior chamber of the eye through the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: David S. Haffner, Thomas W. Burns, Harold A. Heitzmann, Kenneth M. Curry
  • Patent number: 11564569
    Abstract: An implantable intraocular physiological sensor for measuring intraocular pressure, glucose concentration in the aqueous humor, and other physiological characteristics. The implantable intraocular physiological sensor may be at least partially powered by a fuel cell, such as an electrochemical glucose fuel cell. The implantable intraocular physiological sensor may wirelessly transmit measurements to an external device. In addition, the implantable intraocular physiological sensor may incorporate aqueous drainage and/or drug delivery features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas W. Burns, Harold A. Heitzmann, Kenneth Martin Curry, David S. Haffner, David Applegate, Bruce Nogales
  • Patent number: 11523938
    Abstract: Delivery devices, systems and methods are provided for inserting an implant into an eye. The delivery or inserter devices or systems can be used to dispose or implant an ocular stent or implant, such as a shunt, in communication with a suprachoroidal space of the eye. The implant can drain fluid from an anterior chamber of the eye to a physiologic outflow path of the eye, such as, the suprachoroidal space or other portion of the uveoscleral outflow path. The delivery or inserter devices or systems can be used in conjunction with other ocular surgery, for example, but not limited to, cataract surgery through a preformed corneal incision, or independently with the inserter configured to make a corneal incision. The implant can be preloaded with or within the inserter to advantageously provide a sterile, easy-to-use package for use by an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary Rangel-Friedman, David S. Haffner
  • Publication number: 20220330819
    Abstract: An implantable intraocular physiological sensor for measuring intraocular pressure, glucose concentration in the aqueous humor, and other physiological characteristics. The implantable intraocular physiological sensor may be at least partially powered by a fuel cell, such as an electrochemical glucose fuel cell. The implantable intraocular physiological sensor may wirelessly transmit measurements to an external device. In addition, the implantable intraocular physiological sensor may incorporate aqueous drainage and/or drug delivery features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas W. Burns, Harold A. Heitzmann, Kenneth Martin Curry, David S. Haffner, David Applegate, Bruce Nogales
  • Patent number: 11426306
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug delivery devices and methods for the treatment of ocular disorders requiring targeted and controlled administration of a drug to an interior portion of the eye for reduction or prevention of symptoms of the disorder. The devices are capable of controlled release of one or more drugs and may also include structures which allow for treatment of increased intraocular pressure by permitting aqueous humor to flow out of the anterior chamber of the eye through the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: DOSE MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: David S. Haffner, Thomas W. Burns, Harold A. Heitzmann, Kenneth M. Curry
  • Publication number: 20220233349
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug delivery devices and methods for the treatment of ocular disorders requiring targeted and controlled administration of a drug to an interior portion of the eye for reduction or prevention of symptoms of the disorder. The devices are capable of controlled release of one or more drugs and may also include structures which allow for treatment of increased intraocular pressure by permitting aqueous humor to flow out of the anterior chamber of the eye through the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: David S. Haffner, Thomas W. Burns, Harold A. Heitzmann, Kenneth M. Curry
  • Patent number: 11363951
    Abstract: An implantable intraocular physiological sensor for measuring intraocular pressure, glucose concentration in the aqueous humor, and other physiological characteristics. The implantable intraocular physiological sensor may be at least partially powered by a fuel cell, such as an electrochemical glucose fuel cell. The implantable intraocular physiological sensor may wirelessly transmit measurements to an external device. In addition, the implantable intraocular physiological sensor may incorporate aqueous drainage and/or drug delivery features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas W. Burns, Harold A. Heitzmann, Kenneth Martin Curry, David S. Haffner, David Applegate, Bruce Nogales
  • Patent number: 11253394
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug delivery devices and methods for the treatment of ocular disorders requiring targeted and controlled administration of a drug to an interior portion of the eye for reduction or prevention of symptoms of the disorder. The devices are capable of controlled release of one or more drugs and may also include structures which allow for treatment of increased intraocular pressure by permitting aqueous humor to flow out of the anterior chamber of the eye through the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Dose Medical Corporation
    Inventors: David S. Haffner, Thomas W. Burns, Harold A. Heitzmann, Kenneth M. Curry
  • Publication number: 20220015628
    Abstract: A gonioscopic attachment can attach to a gonioscope and can include atraumatic retention elements that are configured to engage an eye to retain the gonioscope relative to the eye. The gonioscopic attachment can be configured to position the gonioscope so that at least a portion of the concave distal surface of the gonioscopic optical element is spaced apart from the eye, and/or so that the curvature of the distal surface is angularly offset from the curvature of the eye. The gonioscope can include a fixation point configured to be visible to the subject when the gonioscope is positioned on the eye. In some embodiments, the retention elements can be incorporated directly into the gonioscope. A coupling mechanism can couple the gonioscope to a lid speculum. The gonioscope can include a light pipe, which can be configured to directly light into the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, JR., Thomas W. Burns, Chris Calcaterra, Edward Collins, Timothy McCauley, David S. Haffner, Steven M. Henderson
  • Publication number: 20220000663
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug delivery devices and methods for the treatment of ocular disorders requiring targeted and controlled administration of a drug to an interior portion of the eye for reduction or prevention of symptoms of the disorder. The devices are capable of controlled release of one or more drugs and may also include structures which allow for treatment of increased intraocular pressure by permitting aqueous humor to flow out of the anterior chamber of the eye through the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: David S. Haffner, Thomas W. Burns, Harold A. Heitzmann, Kenneth M. Curry