Patents by Inventor Douglas Daniel Crimaldi
Douglas Daniel Crimaldi 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).
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Publication number: 20240090762Abstract: Gonioscope devices are disclosed herein that are configured to enable a medical professional to view structure inside the eye that is ordinarily hidden from normal view. The gonioscope can be an integrally molded single piece that includes both a handle and a gonioscopic optical element. The proximal surface can have a viewing area and a light diffusing area. A recess can provide access to a wound site on the eye while the gonioscope is used for viewing. The handle can be configured to encourage proper alignment of the gonioscope with the eye. The gonioscope can provide an optical fixation point for the subject to focus on to facilitate proper alignment of the eye. The gonioscope can have one or more retention elements configured to engage the tissue of the eye around the contact surface to stabilize the gonioscope. The gonioscope can couple to a lid speculum.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, JR., Huong Khac Huynh, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Todd N. Fjield
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Publication number: 20230293344Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug delivery punctal implants and methods of using the implants 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 physical arrangement of drugs within the punctal plugs disclosed herein results, in several embodiments, in advantageous controlled delivery of one or more drugs to the eye of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Thomas W. Burns, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, David Applegate, Kenneth Martin Curry
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Patent number: 11744458Abstract: Gonioscope devices are disclosed herein that are configured to enable a medical professional to view structure inside the eye that is ordinarily hidden from normal view. The gonioscope can be an integrally molded single piece that includes both a handle and a gonioscopic optical element. The proximal surface can have a viewing area and a light diffusing area. A recess can provide access to a wound site on the eye while the gonioscope is used for viewing. The handle can be configured to encourage proper alignment of the gonioscope with the eye. The gonioscope can provide an optical fixation point for the subject to focus on to facilitate proper alignment of the eye. The gonioscope can have one or more retention elements configured to engage the tissue of the eye around the contact surface to stabilize the gonioscope. The gonioscope can couple to a lid speculum.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Glaukos CorporationInventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., Huong Khac Huynh, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Todd N. Fjield
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Publication number: 20230210694Abstract: The invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for reducing the intraocular pressure in an animal eye and, more particularly, to stent type devices for permitting aqueous outflow from the eye's anterior chamber and associated methods thereof for the treatment of glaucoma. Some aspects provide a self-trephining glaucoma stent and methods thereof which advantageously allow for a “one-step” procedure in which the incision and placement of the stent are accomplished by a single device and operation. This desirably allows for a faster, safer, and less expensive surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr.
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Patent number: 11564833Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug delivery punctal implants and methods of using the implants 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 physical arrangement of drugs within the punctal plugs disclosed herein results, in several embodiments, in advantageous controlled delivery of one or more drugs to the eye of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas W. Burns, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, David Applegate, Kenneth Martin Curry
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Patent number: 11559430Abstract: The invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for reducing the intraocular pressure in an animal eye and, more particularly, to stent type devices for permitting aqueous outflow from the eye's anterior chamber and associated methods thereof for the treatment of glaucoma. Some aspects provide a self-trephining glaucoma stent and methods thereof which advantageously allow for a “one-step” procedure in which the incision and placement of the stent are accomplished by a single device and operation. This desirably allows for a faster, safer, and less expensive surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Glaukos CorporationInventors: Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220330979Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering multiple ocular implants to reduce intraocular pressure are disclosed. The ocular implants can be implanted at multiple sites within a single human eye without requiring removal of the delivery apparatus from the eye. A system for delivering multiple ocular implants can include a plurality of implants, an external housing, and an introducer assembly. The external housing can provide access to an implant singulation actuator and an implant delivery actuator. The introducer assembly can comprise an auto-retracting introducer portion. The delivery apparatus can include an infinite activation mechanism/portion and/or a manual singulation mechanism/portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, JR., Todd N. Fjield, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Emma Claire Benjaminson, Tyler Joseph Brown, Richard William Martin
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Patent number: 11376040Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering multiple ocular implants to reduce intraocular pressure are disclosed. The ocular implants can be implanted at multiple sites within a single human eye without requiring removal of the delivery apparatus from the eye. A system for delivering multiple ocular implants can include a plurality of implants, an external housing, and an introducer assembly. The external housing can provide access to an implant singulation actuator and an implant delivery actuator. The introducer assembly can comprise an auto-retracting introducer portion. The delivery apparatus can include an infinite activation mechanism/portion and/or a manual singulation mechanism/portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Glaukos CorporationInventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., Todd N. Fjield, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Emma Claire Benjaminson, Tyler Joseph Brown, Richard William Martin
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Publication number: 20200367745Abstract: Gonioscope devices are disclosed herein that are configured to enable a medical professional to view structure inside the eye that is ordinarily hidden from normal view. The gonioscope can be an integrally molded single piece that includes both a handle and a gonioscopic optical element. The proximal surface can have a viewing area and a light diffusing area. A recess can provide access to a wound site on the eye while the gonioscope is used for viewing. The handle can be configured to encourage proper alignment of the gonioscope with the eye. The gonioscope can provide an optical fixation point for the subject to focus on to facilitate proper alignment of the eye. The gonioscope can have one or more retention elements configured to engage the tissue of the eye around the contact surface to stabilize the gonioscope. The gonioscope can couple to a lid speculum.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, JR., Huong Khac Huynh, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Todd N. Fjield
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Publication number: 20200253180Abstract: The present invention relates to a fishing reel locking system. In one embodiment, the reel locking system of the present invention comprises: a body made of one or more components; a locking mechanism that permits the user to manipulate the base in a manner that secures a fishing reel to a reel seat, fishing pole (referred to hereafter as rod), or any rod like object. In one embodiment, the reel locking system comprises a single base component, and a lock component that permits the user to lock the fishing reel to a rod or reel seat. In one embodiment the reel locking system comprises multiple base components and a lock component where all the components assemble and allows for the locking of the reel to the rod or reel seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Charles William Thompson, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi
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Publication number: 20200179171Abstract: The invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for reducing the intraocular pressure in an animal eye and, more particularly, to stent type devices for permitting aqueous outflow from the eye's anterior chamber and associated methods thereof for the treatment of glaucoma. Some aspects provide a self-trephining glaucoma stent and methods thereof which advantageously allow for a “one-step” procedure in which the incision and placement of the stent are accomplished by a single device and operation. This desirably allows for a faster, safer, and less expensive surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Charles Raymond Kalina, JR.
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Patent number: 10674906Abstract: Gonioscope devices are disclosed herein that are configured to enable a medical professional to view structure inside the eye that is ordinarily hidden from normal view. The gonioscope can be an integrally molded single piece that includes both a handle and a gonioscopic optical element. The proximal surface can have a viewing area and a light diffusing area. A recess can provide access to a wound site on the eye while the gonioscope is used for viewing. The handle can be configured to encourage proper alignment of the gonioscope with the eye. The gonioscope can provide an optical fixation point for the subject to focus on to facilitate proper alignment of the eye. The gonioscope can have one or more retention elements configured to engage the tissue of the eye around the contact surface to stabilize the gonioscope. The gonioscope can couple to a lid speculum.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., Huong Khac Huynh, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Todd N. Fjield
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Patent number: 10517759Abstract: The invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for reducing the intraocular pressure in an animal eye and, more particularly, to stent type devices for permitting aqueous outflow from the eye's anterior chamber and associated methods thereof for the treatment of glaucoma. Some aspects provide a self-trephining glaucoma stent and methods thereof which advantageously allow for a “one-step” procedure in which the incision and placement of the stent are accomplished by a single device and operation. This desirably allows for a faster, safer, and less expensive surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190105077Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering multiple ocular implants to reduce intraocular pressure are disclosed. The ocular implants can be implanted at multiple sites within a single human eye without requiring removal of the delivery apparatus from the eye. A system for delivering multiple ocular implants can include a plurality of implants, an external housing, and an introducer assembly. The external housing can provide access to an implantsingulation actuator and an implant delivery actuator. The introducer assembly can comprise an auto-retracting introducer portion. The delivery apparatus can include an infinite activation mechanism/portion and/or a manual singulation mechanism/portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, JR., Todd N. Fjield, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Emma Claire Benjaminson, Tyler Joseph Brown, Richard William Martin
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Publication number: 20190000673Abstract: Devices and methods for treating intraocular pressure are disclosed. The devices include shunts for draining aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the uveoscleral outflow pathway, including the supraciliary space and the suprachoroidal space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Todd Raymond Fjield, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Charles Raymond Kalina, Harold A. Heitzmann
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Publication number: 20180310821Abstract: Gonioscope devices are disclosed herein that are configured to enable a medical professional to view structure inside the eye that is ordinarily hidden from normal view. The gonioscope can be an integrally molded single piece that includes both a handle and a gonioscopic optical element. The proximal surface can have a viewing area and a light diffusing area. A recess can provide access to a wound site on the eye while the gonioscope is used for viewing. The handle can be configured to encourage proper alignment of the gonioscope with the eye. The gonioscope can provide an optical fixation point for the subject to focus on to facilitate proper alignment of the eye. The gonioscope can have one or more retention elements configured to engage the tissue of the eye around the contact surface to stabilize the gonioscope. The gonioscope can couple to a lid speculum.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, JR., Huong Khac Huynh, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Todd N. Fjield
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Patent number: 9554940Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering multiple ocular implants to reduce intraocular pressure are disclosed. The ocular implants can be implanted at multiple sites within a single human eye without requiring removal of the delivery apparatus from the eye. A system for delivering multiple ocular implants can include at least two implants preloaded within a delivery device and configured to be implanted within the eye, a metering device configured to transfer energy to the implants for delivery at selected locations within the eye, wherein the metering device is configured to meter a variable amount of energy for each implant delivery event in the eye. The system can further include an injector mechanism configured to serially engage and drive each of the implants.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Glaukos CorporationInventors: David Steven Haffner, John Joseph Cogger, Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., Douglas Daniel Crimaldi
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Publication number: 20140276332Abstract: The invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for reducing the intraocular pressure in an animal eye and, more particularly, to stent type devices for permitting aqueous outflow from the eye's anterior chamber and associated methods thereof for the treatment of glaucoma. Some aspects provide a self-trephining glaucoma stent and methods thereof which advantageously allow for a “one-step” procedure in which the incision and placement of the stent are accomplished by a single device and operation. This desirably allows for a faster, safer, and less expensive surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Charles Raymond Kalina, JR.
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Publication number: 20130253528Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering multiple ocular implants to reduce intraocular pressure are disclosed. The ocular implants can be implanted at multiple sites within a single human eye without requiring removal of the delivery apparatus from the eye. A system for delivering multiple ocular implants can include at least two implants preloaded within a delivery device and configured to be implanted within the eye, a metering device configured to transfer energy to the implants for delivery at selected locations within the eye, wherein the metering device is configured to meter a variable amount of energy for each implant delivery event in the eye. The system can further include an injector mechanism configured to serially engage and drive each of the implants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: GLAUKOS CORPORATIONInventors: David Steven Haffner, John Joseph Cogger, Charles Raymond Kalina, JR., Douglas Daniel Crimaldi
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Publication number: 20100075269Abstract: The accessory mounting clip includes one or more clip members and one or more mounting portion on the one or more clip members that permits attachment of orthodontic appliances to an orthodontic aligner tray, allowing such aligner trays to be used for correction of moderate to severe orthodontic malocclusions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: Ortho Organizers, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Mutschler, Aaron D. Costello, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi