Patents by Inventor Glenn Sussman

Glenn Sussman 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: 10028824
    Abstract: Modular IOL systems including a base and a lens, wherein the lens includes tabs for connection to the base. The modular IOL allows for the lens to be adjusted or exchanged while leaving the base in place, either intra-operatively or post-operatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignees: ClarVista Medical, Inc., The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
    Inventors: Malik Y. Kahook, Glenn Sussman, Rudolph F. Zacher, Paul J. McLean, Harvey Uy, Robert Cionni, Kerry Solomon
  • Publication number: 20180161153
    Abstract: Modular IOL systems including a base and a lens, wherein the lens includes fixed and actuatable tabs for connection to the base. The modular IOL allows for the lens to be adjusted or exchanged while leaving the base in place, either intra-operatively or post-operatively. Drug delivery capabilities and/or sensing capabilities may be incorporated into the base. Injector devices may be used to facilitate placement of the base and the lens sequentially or simultaneously into the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicants: ClarVista Medical, Inc., The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
    Inventors: Malik Y. KAHOOK, Glenn SUSSMAN, Paul McLEAN, Andrew SCHIEBER
  • Patent number: 9925040
    Abstract: Modular IOL systems including a base and a lens, wherein the lens includes fixed and actuatable tabs for connection to the base. The modular IOL allows for the lens to be adjusted or exchanged while leaving the base in place, either intra-operatively or post-operatively. Drug delivery capabilities and/or sensing capabilities may be incorporated into the base. Injector devices may be used to facilitate placement of the base and the lens sequentially or simultaneously into the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignees: ClarVista Medical, Inc., The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
    Inventors: Malik Y. Kahook, Glenn Sussman, Paul McLean, Andrew Schieber
  • Publication number: 20180014928
    Abstract: A modular IOL system including intraocular primary and secondary components, which, when combined, form an intraocular optical correction device, wherein the secondary component is placed on the primary component within the perimeter of the capsulorhexis, thus avoiding the need to touch or otherwise manipulate the capsular bag. The secondary component may be manipulated, removed, and/or exchanged for a different secondary component for correction or modification of the optical result, on an intra-operative or post-operative basis, without the need to remove the primary component and without the need to manipulate the capsular bag. The primary component may have haptics extending therefrom for centration in the capsular bag, and the secondary component may exclude haptics, relying instead on attachment to the primary component for stability. Such attachment may include actuatable interlocking members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicants: ClarVista Medical, Inc., The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
    Inventors: Malik Y. KAHOOK, Naresh MANDAVA, Glenn SUSSMAN, Paul McLEAN, Robert E. ATKINSON
  • Patent number: 9861522
    Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical hand piece comprises a driver coupled to a horn. The horn is coupled to a needle. An aspiration pump is integral with the hand piece and is located close to the needle. A rigid length of aspiration line is located between the aspiration pump and the needle. An optional pressure sensor is located between the aspiration pump and the needle as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gary Sorensen, Glenn Sussman
  • Publication number: 20170319332
    Abstract: Intraocular lenses (IOLs) that improve lens stability by, for example, increasing anterior-posterior stiffness of the IOL, increasing anterior-posterior dimensions of the IOL and/or increasing contact area with the equator of the bag to resist movement of the IOL as the bag collapses over time. These IOLs may be non-modular (single component) or modular (multiple component). In modular embodiments, the IOL system may include intraocular base and optic components, which, when combined, form a modular IOL.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicants: ClarVista Medical, Inc., The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
    Inventors: Malik Y. KAHOOK, Glenn SUSSMAN, Rudolph F. ZACHER, Paul J. McLEAN, Robert E. ATKINSON
  • Patent number: 9681946
    Abstract: A modular IOL system including intraocular primary and secondary components, which, when combined, form an intraocular optical correction device, wherein the secondary component is placed on the primary component within the perimeter of the capsulorhexis, thus avoiding the need to touch or otherwise manipulate the capsular bag. The secondary component may be manipulated, removed, and/or exchanged for a different secondary component for correction or modification of the optical result, on an intra-operative or post-operative basis, without the need to remove the primary component and without the need to manipulate the capsular bag. The primary component may have haptics extending therefrom for centration in the capsular bag, and the secondary component may exclude haptics, relying instead on attachment to the primary component for stability. Such attachment may include actuatable interlocking members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignees: ClarVista Medical, Inc., The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
    Inventors: Malik Y. Kahook, Naresh Mandava, Glenn Sussman, Paul McLean, Robert E. Atkinson
  • Publication number: 20170119521
    Abstract: Modular IOL systems including a base and a lens, wherein the lens includes tabs for connection to the base. The modular IOL allows for the lens to be adjusted or exchanged while leaving the base in place, either intra-operatively or post-operatively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicants: ClarVista Medical, Inc., The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
    Inventors: Malik Y. KAHOOK, Glenn SUSSMAN, Rudolph F. ZACHER, Paul J. McLEAN, Harvey UY, Robert CIONNI, Kerry SOLOMON
  • Publication number: 20160331519
    Abstract: Modular IOL systems including a base and a lens, wherein the lens includes fixed and actuatable tabs for connection to the base. The modular IOL allows for the lens to be adjusted or exchanged while leaving the base in place, either intra-operatively or post-operatively. Drug delivery capabilities and/or sensing capabilities may be incorporated into the base. Injector devices may be used to facilitate placement of the base and the lens sequentially or simultaneously into the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicants: ClarVista Medical, Inc., The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
    Inventors: Malik Y. KAHOOK, Glenn SUSSMAN, Paul McLEAN, Andrew SCHIEBER
  • Publication number: 20160250020
    Abstract: Modular IOL systems including a base and a lens, wherein the lens includes fixed and actuatable tabs for connection to the base. The modular IOL allows for the lens to be adjusted or exchanged while leaving the base in place, either intra-operatively or post-operatively. Drug delivery capabilities and/or sensing capabilities may be incorporated into the base. Injector devices may be used to facilitate placement of the base and the lens sequentially or simultaneously into the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicants: ClarVista Medical, Inc., The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
    Inventors: Malik Y. KAHOOK, Glenn SUSSMAN, Paul McLEAN, Andrew SCHIEBER
  • Patent number: 9421088
    Abstract: Modular IOL systems including a base and a lens, wherein the lens includes fixed and actuatable tabs for connection to the base. The modular IOL allows for the lens to be adjusted or exchanged while leaving the base in place, either intra-operatively or post-operatively. Drug delivery capabilities and/or sensing capabilities may be incorporated into the base. Injector devices may be used to facilitate placement of the base and the lens sequentially or simultaneously into the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignees: ClarVista Medical, Inc., The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
    Inventors: Malik Y. Kahook, Glenn Sussman, Paul McLean, Andrew Schieber
  • Publication number: 20160235587
    Abstract: A modular IOL system including intraocular primary and secondary components, which, when combined, form an intraocular optical correction device, wherein the secondary component is placed on the primary component within the perimeter of the capsulorhexis, thus avoiding the need to touch or otherwise manipulate the capsular bag. The secondary component may be manipulated, removed, and/or exchanged for a different secondary component for correction or modification of the optical result, on an intra-operative or post-operative basis, without the need to remove the primary component and without the need to manipulate the capsular bag. The primary component may have haptics extending therefrom for centration in the capsular bag, and the secondary component may exclude haptics, relying instead on attachment to the primary component for stability. Such attachment may include actuatable interlocking members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicants: ClarVista Medical, Inc., The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
    Inventors: Malik Y. KAHOOK, Naresh MANDAVA, Glenn SUSSMAN, Paul McLEAN, Robert E. ATKINSON
  • Patent number: 9364316
    Abstract: Modular IOL systems including a base and a lens, wherein the lens includes fixed and actuatable tabs for connection to the base. The modular IOL allows for the lens to be adjusted or exchanged while leaving the base in place, either intra-operatively or post-operatively. Drug delivery capabilities and/or sensing capabilities may be incorporated into the base. Injector devices may be used to facilitate placement of the base and the lens sequentially or simultaneously into the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignees: ClarVista Medical, Inc., The Regents of the University of Colorado
    Inventors: Malik Y. Kahook, Glenn Sussman, Paul McLean, Andrew Schieber
  • Patent number: 9289287
    Abstract: A modular IOL system including intraocular primary and secondary components, which, when combined, form an intraocular optical correction device, wherein the secondary component is placed on the primary component within the perimeter of the capsulorhexis, thus avoiding the need to touch or otherwise manipulate the capsular bag. The secondary component may be manipulated, removed, and/or exchanged for a different secondary component for correction or modification of the optical result, on an intra-operative or post-operative basis, without the need to remove the primary component and without the need to manipulate the capsular bag. The primary component may have haptics extending therefrom for centration in the capsular bag, and the secondary component may exclude haptics, relying instead on attachment to the primary component for stability. Such attachment may include actuatable interlocking members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignees: ClarVista Medical, Inc., The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
    Inventors: Malik Y. Kahook, Naresh Mandava, Glenn Sussman, Paul McLean, Robert E. Atkinson
  • Patent number: 9125720
    Abstract: A capsularhexis device comprises a resistive-heating element formed from an electrically resistive, superelastic wire formed into a loop. A bare surface of this loop is applied to the anterior capsule and electrically heated to define a rhexis boundary, such that a smooth circular or oval capsule portion may be removed. In some embodiments, the superelastic wire is formed to include a loop, so that first and second ends of the wire are adjacent to one another and extend away from the loop to form a lead section. An electrically insulating material may completely or partly surround the first and second ends of the wire so that the first and second ends of the superelastic wire are electrically separated. A handle engages at least a portion of the lead section so that the loop-shaped heating element may be moved in and out of the anterior chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: Guangyao Jia, Glenn Sussman
  • Publication number: 20150230981
    Abstract: Modular IOL removal systems and methods that cut an optic portion of an intraocular in a single motion such to facilitate removal of the optic portion from an eye through an incision, for example a corneal incision, without increasing the size of the corneal incision. Various cutting tools having one or more blades may be utilized. The cut intraocular lens may have one continuous cut or be cut into multiple smaller pieces. The single cutting step may apply balanced forces and torque to avoid damaging the surrounding eye anatomy, reducing the risk of trauma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicants: CLARVISTA MEDICAL, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATE
    Inventors: Malik Y. KAHOOK, Glenn SUSSMAN, Paul McLEAN, Andrew Thomas SCHIEBER
  • Publication number: 20140052246
    Abstract: A modular IOL system including intraocular primary and secondary components, which, when combined, form an intraocular optical correction device, wherein the secondary component is placed on the primary component within the perimeter of the capsulorhexis, thus avoiding the need to touch or otherwise manipulate the capsular bag. The secondary component may be manipulated, removed, and/or exchanged for a different secondary component for correction or modification of the optical result, on an intra-operative or post-operative basis, without the need to remove the primary component and without the need to manipulate the capsular bag. The primary component may have haptics extending therefrom for centration in the capsular bag, and the secondary component may exclude haptics, relying instead on attachment to the primary component for stability. Such attachment may include actuatable interlocking members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicants: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AND CLARVISTA MEDICAL, INC. a body corporate, CLARVISTA MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Malik Y. KAHOOK, Naresh MANDAVA, Glenn SUSSMAN, Paul McLEAN, Robert E. ATKINSON
  • Patent number: 8414546
    Abstract: A tip assembly for a liquefaction surgical handpiece. The tip assembly has an inner connector and an outer cap. The outer cap contains an external thread for attaching the tip assembly to a handpiece. The inner housing contains an alignment tab and fits within the outer cap so as to allow rotation of the inner connector within the outer cap. The inner and outer liquefaction tip tubes are frictionally fit into a bore in the inner connector. The proximal end of the inner housing contains a gasket that seal the inner housing against the handpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Ziad R. Ghannoum, Sean C. Madden, Glenn Sussman, John R. Underwood
  • Patent number: 8291933
    Abstract: A hand piece for a surgical instrument is provided. The handpiece has an inlet, a chamber (with upstream and downstream portions), a flow control member, a pulse engine, and an outlet. The inlet communicates with the upstream portion of the chamber. The downstream portion of the chamber communicates with the engine. The engine communicates with the outlet. In a closed position of the member, flow from the inlet moves the member to the open position thereby allowing flow through the flow path. In the open position, pulses from the engine move the member to the closed position before pulses from the pulse engine can flow through the flow path, thereby preventing flow through the flow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: John M. Bourne, Guangyao Jia, Glenn Sussman
  • Publication number: 20120083728
    Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical hand piece comprises a driver coupled to a horn. The horn is coupled to a needle. An aspiration pump is integral with the hand piece and is located close to the needle. A rigid length of aspiration line is located between the aspiration pump and the needle. An optional pressure sensor is located between the aspiration pump and the needle as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventors: Gary Sorensen, Glenn Sussman