Patents by Inventor Laurent G. Hoffmann
Laurent G. Hoffmann 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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Patent number: 9788939Abstract: A rear-loaded injector cartridge for an intraocular lens (IOL) having a proximal opening that provides a haptic slot. The haptic slot receives a leading haptic of an IOL loaded therein, and temporarily retains the leading haptic while the optic of the IOL is inserted into a holding area of the cartridge. As the optic passes by, the leading haptic folds over the top of the optic, on its anterior side. The length of the haptic retention slot is sufficient to maintain the leading haptic in its anteriorly folded position while the IOL remains in holding area, typically while the cartridge is mated with a handpiece of the injector. The cartridge also has a rear or proximal cut out which advantageously keys with a similarly-sized rail on the handpiece so that the cartridge cannot be inserted in the wrong way.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Laurent G. Hoffmann, David A. Ruddocks, Mark S. Cole, Daniel G. Brady
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Publication number: 20160193042Abstract: A rear-loaded injector cartridge for an intraocular lens (IOL) having a proximal opening that provides a haptic slot. The haptic slot receives a leading haptic of an IOL loaded therein, and temporarily retains the leading haptic while the optic of the IOL is inserted into a holding area of the cartridge. As the optic passes by, the leading haptic folds over the top of the optic, on its anterior side. The length of the haptic retention slot is sufficient to maintain the leading haptic in its anteriorly folded position while the IOL remains in holding area, typically while the cartridge is mated with a handpiece of the injector. The cartridge also has a rear or proximal cut out which advantageously keys with a similarly-sized rail on the handpiece so that the cartridge cannot be inserted in the wrong way.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Laurent G. Hoffmann, David A. Ruddocks, Mark S. Cole, Daniel G. Brady
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Patent number: 9283071Abstract: A rear-loaded injector cartridge for an intraocular lens (IOL) having a proximal opening that provides a haptic slot. The haptic slot receives a leading haptic of an IOL loaded therein, and temporarily retains the leading haptic while the optic of the IOL is inserted into a holding area of the cartridge. As the optic passes by, the leading haptic folds over the top of the optic, on its anterior side. The length of the haptic retention slot is sufficient to maintain the leading haptic in its anteriorly folded position while the IOL remains in holding area, typically while the cartridge is mated with a handpiece of the injector. The cartridge also has a rear or proximal cut out which advantageously keys with a similarly-sized rail on the handpiece so that the cartridge cannot be inserted in the wrong way.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Laurent G. Hoffmann, David A. Ruddocks, Mark S. Cole, Daniel G. Brady
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Publication number: 20140188123Abstract: A rear-loaded injector cartridge for an intraocular lens (IOL) having a proximal opening that provides a haptic slot. The haptic slot receives a leading haptic of an IOL loaded therein, and temporarily retains the leading haptic while the optic of the IOL is inserted into a holding area of the cartridge. As the optic passes by, the leading haptic folds over the top of the optic, on its anterior side. The length of the haptic retention slot is sufficient to maintain the leading haptic in its anteriorly folded position while the IOL remains in holding area typically while the cartridge is mated with a handpiece of the injector. The cartridge also has a rear or proximal cut out which advantageously keys with a similarly-sized rail on the handpiece so that the cartridge cannot be inserted in the wrong way.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventors: Laurent G. Hoffmann, David A. Ruddocks, Mark S. Cole, Daniel G. Brady
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Patent number: 8702794Abstract: A rear-loaded injector cartridge for an intraocular lens (IOL) having a proximal opening that provides a haptic slot. The haptic slot receives a leading haptic of an IOL loaded therein, and temporarily retains the leading haptic while the optic of the IOL is inserted into a holding area of the cartridge. As the optic passes by, the leading haptic folds over the top of the optic, on its anterior side. The length of the haptic retention slot is sufficient to maintain the leading haptic in its anteriorly folded position while the IOL remains in holding area, typically while the cartridge is mated with a handpiece of the injector. The cartridge also has a rear or proximal cut out which advantageously keys with a similarly-sized rail on the handpiece so that the cartridge cannot be inserted in the wrong way.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Laurent G. Hoffmann, David A. Ruddocks, Mark C. Cole, Daniel G. Brady
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Publication number: 20090299348Abstract: Photoablatable cornea inlays manufactured from a copolymer of hydrophilic monomer to provide a hydrated material with a refractive index of 1.30 or greater, and a water content from 65% to 90% by weight. The cornea inlay is shaped in the form of a disc or lenticule for placement in the corneal bed of an eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: Dominic V. Ruscio, Jay F. Kunzler, Laurent G. Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20090270876Abstract: A rear-loaded injector cartridge for an intraocular lens (IOL) having a proximal opening that provides a haptic slot. The haptic slot receives a leading haptic of an IOL loaded therein, and temporarily retains the leading haptic while the optic of the IOL is inserted into a holding area of the cartridge. As the optic passes by, the leading haptic folds over the top of the optic, on its anterior side. The length of the haptic retention slot is sufficient to maintain the leading haptic in its anteriorly folded position while the IOL remains in holding area, typically while the cartridge is mated with a handpiece of the injector. The cartridge also has a rear or proximal cut out which advantageously keys with a similarly-sized rail on the handpiece so that the cartridge cannot be inserted in the wrong way.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Laurent G. Hoffmann, David A. Ruddocks, Mark S. Cole, Daniel G. Brady
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Patent number: 6755859Abstract: A refractive anterior chamber iris fixated intraocular lens including an optic portion having an outer peripheral edge and two or more but preferably two haptic elements. Each haptic element is manufactured to have an inner portion and an outer free end portion for supporting the optic portion in a patient's eye. The inner portion of each haptic element is preferably permanently connected to the outer peripheral edge of the optic portion. Each haptic element also includes a tissue clasp for secure attachment of the intraocular lens to the non-mobile periphery of the iris of an eye.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2003Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Bausch & Lomb IncorporatedInventors: Laurent G. Hoffmann, Donald Carrol Stenger
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Publication number: 20030223954Abstract: Optically transparent, high water content, hydrogel polymeric materials and photoablatable inlays fabricated therefrom are described herein. The preferred hydrogel polymeric materials have a refractive index of 1.30 or above in the hydrated state and a water content of approximately 60 percent or greater by weight. The preferred hydrogel polymeric materials likewise show no signs of cracking or haze following clinical ablation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Dominic V. Ruscio, Jay F. Kunzler, Laurent G. Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20030195622Abstract: A refractive anterior chamber iris fixated intraocular lens including an optic portion having an outer peripheral edge and two or more but preferably two haptic elements. Each haptic element is manufactured to have an inner portion and an outer free end portion for supporting the optic portion in a patient's eye. The inner portion of each haptic element is preferably permanently connected to the outer peripheral edge of the optic portion. Each haptic element also includes a tissue clasp for secure attachment of the intraocular lens to the non-mobile periphery of the iris of an eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2003Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Laurent G. Hoffmann, Donald Carrol Stenger
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Patent number: 6554860Abstract: A refractive anterior chamber iris fixated intraocular lens including an optic portion having an outer peripheral edge and two or more but preferably two, three or four balanced haptic elements. Each haptic element is of a relatively narrow arch-like form. Each haptic element is also manufactured to have an inner portion and an outer portion for supporting the optic portion in a patient's eye. The inner portion of each haptic element is permanently connected to the outer peripheral edge of the optic portion. Each haptic element also includes a fixation clamp on the outer portion thereof and a central portion located between the outer portion and the inner portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2000Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Bausch & Lomb IncorporatedInventors: Laurent G. Hoffmann, Charles J. Hagemeier, Wilson Hsing, Donald C. Stenger, Eric T. Wilde
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Publication number: 20020193877Abstract: A refractive anterior chamber iris fixated intraocular lens including an optic portion having an outer peripheral edge and two or more but preferably two, three or four balanced haptic elements. Each haptic element is of a relatively narrow arch-like form. Each haptic element is also manufactured to have an inner portion and an outer portion for supporting the optic portion in a patient's eye. The inner portion of each haptic element is permanently connected to the outer peripheral edge of the optic portion. Each haptic element also includes a fixation clamp on the outer portion thereof and a central portion located between the outer portion and the inner portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2000Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: Laurent G. Hoffmann, Charles J. Hagemeier, Wilson Hsing, Donald C. Stenger, Eric T. Wilde
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Publication number: 20020072796Abstract: A refractive anterior chamber iris fixated intraocular lens including an optic portion having an outer peripheral edge and two or more but preferably two haptic elements. Each haptic element is manufactured to have an inner portion and an outer free end portion for supporting the optic portion in a patient's eye. The inner portion of each haptic element is preferably permanently connected to the outer peripheral edge of the optic portion. Each haptic element also includes a tissue clasp for secure attachment of the intraocular lens to the non-mobile periphery of the iris of an eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2000Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventors: Laurent G. Hoffmann, Donald Carrol Stenger
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Patent number: D615651Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Laurent G. Hoffmann, David A. Ruddocks, Mark C. Cole, Daniel G. Brady