Patents by Inventor Richard Foulkes

Richard Foulkes 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: 20220257416
    Abstract: A tool comprising a handpiece having a flattened cannulated tip that is adapted to receive flow from a pumping unit, in order to generate a jet of fluid suitable for procedures such “hydro-dissecting” cells in the eye. According to an embodiment of the invention, the tool comprises a visualization probe with at least one camera, wherein the sensor of the at least one camera is distally located at the tip of the tool to be inserted in to the eye for imaging from within the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Richard FOULKES, Amir GOVRIN, Yekaterina DLUGACH
  • Publication number: 20210298953
    Abstract: A miniature precision medical device comprising an endoscope with at least one camera, wherein at least one sensor of the at least one camera is distally located at a tip of a shaft of the endoscope, characterized with that one or more unaccommodated areas within the shaft, surrounding or next to the at least one sensor, is utilized for accommodating at least one accessory such as illumination source, irrigation tool, suctioning tool, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Amir GOVRIN, Yekaterina DLUGACH, Richard FOULKES
  • Publication number: 20100204786
    Abstract: A method and intrastroma insert are adapted to modify eye color. The insertion of opaque material into the stromal space is a means of changing the color and/or design of the stroma and, apparently, the iris. Biocompatible inserts include a slurry of biocompatible material, a fabric including opacified material, and a thin, permeable film material incorporating some opaque materials that may also alter the shape of the cornea to improve aberrational shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: Richard Foulkes
  • Patent number: 7722669
    Abstract: A method and intrastroma insert are adapted to modify eye color. The insertion of opaque material into the stromal space is a means of changing the color and/or design of the stroma and, apparently, the iris. Biocompatible inserts include a slurry of biocompatible material, a fabric including opacified material, and a thin, permeable film material incorporating some opaque materials that may also alter the shape of the cornea to improve aberrational shape and may cover the pupil to block ultraviolet radiation and provide sun protection with polarizing effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: Richard Foulkes
  • Publication number: 20070179346
    Abstract: Devices in accordance with certain embodiments of the present sulcus speculum are designed to be placed into the sulcus of an eye to perform one or more of the following functions: evacuation of fluid, opening of the lids, and application of drugs such as anesthetic or antibiotics. The present devices can include a sponge positioned around (a) an aspiration tube for withdrawing fluid and (b) an arm of a speculum. Other variations of the present devices include those with an aspiration tube for withdrawing fluid, the tube being positioned in a trough defined by an arm of a speculum. Alternatively, the speculum arm can define a passage for holding the aspiration tube. In that alternate embodiment, the portion of the speculum arm defining the passage has openings for passing fluid into the passage so that the aspiration tube in the passage can then remove fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventor: Richard Foulkes
  • Publication number: 20060036318
    Abstract: A method and intrastroma insert are adapted to modify eye color. The insertion of opaque material into the stromal space is a means of changing the color and/or design of the stroma and, apparently, the iris. Biocompatible inserts include a slurry of biocompatible material, a fabric including opacified material, and a thin, permeable film material incorporating some opaque materials that may also alter the shape of the cornea to improve aberrational shape and may cover the pupil to block ultraviolet radiation and provide sun protection with polarizing effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventor: Richard Foulkes