Patents by Inventor Rob Raney
Rob Raney 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: 11890185Abstract: A system and method for performing an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The design maintains IOL temperature prior to implantation by assessing a desired IOL temperature, sensing existing IOL temperature, and maintaining the IOL substantially at the desired IOL temperature based at least in part on said existing IOL temperature. The method of maintaining desired IOL temperature involves comparing current IOL temperature with pre-established desired temperature conditions to determine a temperature change. The IOL is maintained substantially at the desired temperature based at least in part on the existing IOL temperature.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2011Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: Mark S Cole, Kevin R Springer, Rob Raney
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Patent number: 11690758Abstract: A method and system for controlling an ultrasonically driven handpiece employable in an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The method includes operating the ultrasonically driven handpiece in a first tip displacement mode, such as a longitudinal mode according to a first set of operational parameters, and enabling a user to alter the ultrasonically driven handpiece to employ a second tip displacement mode, such as a transversal or torsional mode, using a second set of operational parameters. Enabling the user to alter performance of the handpiece comprises the user being enabled to dynamically select operational parameters for the first tip displacement mode relative to the second tip displacement mode by using, for example, a switching apparatus such as a footpedal.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventor: Rob Raney
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Patent number: 11504272Abstract: The invention is generally directed to phacoemulsification systems and methods, and more particularly to systems and methods for providing transverse phacoemulsification. In accordance with one embodiment, a phacoemulsification system is provided having a handpiece with a needle, wherein the phacoemulsification system is configured to vibrate the distal end of the needle in both an effective transverse direction and an effective longitudinal direction when power, having a single effective operating frequency is applied to the handpiece.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Steen, Rob Raney, John I. Muri, George Bromfield
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Publication number: 20200206032Abstract: A method and system for controlling an ultrasonically driven handpiece employable in an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The method includes operating the ultrasonically driven handpiece in a first tip displacement mode, such as a longitudinal mode according to a first set of operational parameters, and enabling a user to alter the ultrasonically driven handpiece to employ a second tip displacement mode, such as a transversal or torsional mode, using a second set of operational parameters. Enabling the user to alter performance of the handpiece comprises the user being enabled to dynamically select operational parameters for the first tip displacement mode relative to the second tip displacement mode by using, for example, a switching apparatus such as a footpedal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventor: Rob Raney
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Publication number: 20200155347Abstract: The invention is generally directed to phacoemulsification systems and methods, and more particularly to systems and methods for providing transverse phacoemulsification. In accordance with one embodiment, a phacoemulsification system is provided having a handpiece with a needle, wherein the phacoemulsification system is configured to vibrate the distal end of the needle in both an effective transverse direction and an effective longitudinal direction when power, having a single effective operating frequency is applied to the handpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Mark E. Steen, Rob Raney, John I. Muri, George Bromfield
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Patent number: 10596032Abstract: A method and system for controlling an ultrasonically driven handpiece employable in an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The method includes operating the ultrasonically driven handpiece in a first tip displacement mode, such as a longitudinal mode according to a first set of operational parameters, and enabling a user to alter the ultrasonically driven handpiece to employ a second tip displacement mode, such as a transversal or torsional mode, using a second set of operational parameters. Enabling the user to alter performance of the handpiece comprises the user being enabled to dynamically select operational parameters for the first tip displacement mode relative to the second tip displacement mode by using, for example, a switching apparatus such as a footpedal.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventor: Rob Raney
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Patent number: 10485699Abstract: The invention is generally directed to phacoemulsification systems and methods, and more particularly to systems and methods for providing transverse phacoemulsification. In accordance with one embodiment, a phacoemulsification system is provided having a handpiece with a needle, wherein the phacoemulsification system is configured to vibrate the distal end of the needle in both an effective transverse direction and an effective longitudinal direction when power, having a single effective operating frequency is applied to the handpiece.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steen, Rob Raney, John Muri, George Bromfield
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Patent number: 10478337Abstract: A system for performing an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The system includes a multiple frequency signal source, a configurable tuned output filter connected to the multiple frequency signal source, and a multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece. The multiple frequency signal source operates at a first frequency and is configured to drive the configurable filter and the multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece at the first frequency. The multiple frequency signal source operates at a second frequency and is configured to drive the configurable filter and the multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece at the second frequency, and the design addresses third harmonic frequency issues for the multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece. Switchable passive components, such as inductors, resistors, and/or capacitors may be employed in the configurable tuned output circuit, or alternately multiple similar circuits may be employed. Alternately, a multi-tap transformer may be provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: Rob Raney, David A. King, David A. Greenbaum
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Patent number: 10478336Abstract: A phacoemulsification handpiece for providing transverse phacoemulsification. The phacoemulsification handpiece may have a needle and a horn, wherein the distal end of the needle is configured to vibrate in a transverse direction and a longitudinal direction when power is applied to the handpiece. The horn may have one or more notches distributed around an outer surface of the horn, wherein the one or more notches enable the distal end of the needle to vibrate in the transverse and longitudinal directions when power is applied.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2009Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steen, Rob Raney, John Muri, George Bromfield
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Patent number: 10363166Abstract: A method and system for use in an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The design includes a handpiece having an ultrasonically vibrating tip operational within a plurality of operating modes including a first operating mode and a sensing device, such as a vacuum pressure sensor. A controller is connected to the handpiece and sensing device and is configured to receive data from the sensing device and adjust at least one operational parameter (time/duty cycle of operation, power during operation) associated with the first operating mode and adjust at least one parameter associated with another operating mode based on the data received from the sensing device. Operational modes may include multiple longitudinal or non-longitudinal modes (torsional, transversal, etc.) or combinations of longitudinal and/or non-longitudinal modes.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventor: Rob Raney
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Patent number: 10265443Abstract: A surgical cassette arrangement is provided. The arrangement includes a flow selector valve configured to operate with a handpiece to selectively irrigate and aspirate fluid with respect to an ocular region. The flow selector valve includes at least three ports, with one port fluidly connectable to the handpiece. The arrangement further includes a reservoir fluidly connected to a second port of the flow selector valve via a first flow segment and configured to receive fluid from the flow selector valve, and a collector fluidly connected to a third port of the flow selector valve via a second flow segment and configured to receive fluid from the flow selector valve and from the reservoir. The flow selector valve selectively controls irrigation and aspiration flow to the handpiece and ocular region.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2015Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: JOHNSON & JOHNSON SURGICAL VISION, INC.Inventors: James Gerg, Rob Raney
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Patent number: 10219940Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically pulsing different aspiration levels to an ocular probe are disclosed. The probe may be a phacoemulsification probe. A first aspiration level, supplied by a first pump, may be applied to the probe simultaneously with ultrasonic energy. A second aspiration level, supplied by a second pump, may be automatically switched from the first aspiration level, and applied to the probe in a pulsed manner.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: JOHNSON & JOHNSON SURGICAL VISION, INC.Inventors: Rob Raney, Michael J. Claus, James Gerg, Wayne S. Wong, David A. King, James W. Staggs, Fred Lee
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Publication number: 20170112668Abstract: A system for performing an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The system includes a multiple frequency signal source, a configurable tuned output filter connected to the multiple frequency signal source, and a multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece. The multiple frequency signal source operates at a first frequency and is configured to drive the configurable filter and the multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece at the first frequency. The multiple frequency signal source operates at a second frequency and is configured to drive the configurable filter and the multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece at the second frequency, and the design addresses third harmonic frequency issues for the multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece. Switchable passive components, such as inductors, resistors, and/or capacitors may be employed in the configurable tuned output circuit, or alternately multiple similar circuits may be employed. Alternately, a multi-tap transformer may be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2017Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Rob Raney, David A. King, David A. Greenbaum
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Patent number: 9572711Abstract: A system for performing an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The system includes a multiple frequency signal source, a configurable tuned output filter connected to the multiple frequency signal source, and a multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece. The multiple frequency signal source operates at a first frequency and is configured to drive the configurable filter and the multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece at the first frequency. The multiple frequency signal source operates at a second frequency and is configured to drive the configurable filter and the multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece at the second frequency, and the design addresses third harmonic frequency issues for the multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece. Switchable passive components, such as inductors, resistors, and/or capacitors may be employed in the configurable tuned output circuit, or alternately multiple similar circuits may be employed. Alternately, a multi-tap transformer may be provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2013Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Rob Raney, David A. King, David A. Greenbaum
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Patent number: 9566188Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for automatically switching different aspiration levels to an ocular probe are disclosed herein. The probe may be a phacoemulsification probe. A first aspiration level, supplied by a first pump, may be applied to the probe simultaneously with ultrasonic energy. A second aspiration level, supplied by a second pump, may be automatically switched from the first aspiration level. Control feed back of the pumps may be varied according to set thresholds.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Rob Raney, Michael J. Claus, James Gerg, Wayne S. Wong, David A. King, James W. Staggs, Fred Lee
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Publication number: 20150209490Abstract: A surgical cassette arrangement is provided. The arrangement includes a flow selector valve configured to operate with a handpiece to selectively irrigate and aspirate fluid with respect to an ocular region. The flow selector valve includes at least three ports, with one port fluidly connectable to the handpiece. The arrangement further includes a reservoir fluidly connected to a second port of the flow selector valve via a first flow segment and configured to receive fluid from the flow selector valve, and a collector fluidly connected to a third port of the flow selector valve via a second flow segment and configured to receive fluid from the flow selector valve and from the reservoir. The flow selector valve selectively controls irrigation and aspiration flow to the handpiece and ocular region.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: James Gerg, Rob Raney
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Patent number: 9005157Abstract: A surgical cassette arrangement is provided. The arrangement includes a flow selector valve configured to operate with a handpiece to selectively irrigate and aspirate fluid with respect to an ocular region. The flow selector valve includes at least three ports, with one port fluidly connectable to the handpiece. The arrangement further includes a reservoir fluidly connected to a second port of the flow selector valve via a first flow segment and configured to receive fluid from the flow selector valve, and a collector fluidly connected to a third port of the flow selector valve via a second flow segment and configured to receive fluid from the flow selector valve and from the reservoir. The flow selector valve selectively controls irrigation and aspiration flow to the handpiece and ocular region.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: James Gerg, Rob Raney
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Patent number: 8758433Abstract: A system and method for performing an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The design provides an intra-ocular lens (IOL) to an eye through an incision in the eye by assessing IOL insertion conditions, translating said IOL insertion conditions into a desired force range for insertion of the IOL via the incision, controlling a power source to move the IOL to the eye, monitoring conditions, such as force encountered, while controlling the power source. The design employs feedback of the force encountered and selectively alters force applied based on force encountered.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Cole, Kevin R. Springer, Rob Raney, William J. Evans, Patrick A. Myall, Jonathan Wyler
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Publication number: 20140005707Abstract: A system for performing an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The system includes a multiple frequency signal source, a configurable tuned output filter connected to the multiple frequency signal source, and a multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece. The multiple frequency signal source operates at a first frequency and is configured to drive the configurable filter and the multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece at the first frequency. The multiple frequency signal source operates at a second frequency and is configured to drive the configurable filter and the multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece at the second frequency, and the design addresses third harmonic frequency issues for the multiple frequency ultrasonic handpiece. Switchable passive components, such as inductors, resistors, and/or capacitors may be employed in the configurable tuned output circuit, or alternately multiple similar circuits may be employed. Alternately, a multi-tap transformer may be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Rob Raney, David A. King, David A. Greenbaum
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Publication number: 20110264102Abstract: A system and method for performing an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The design provides an intra-ocular lens (IOL) to an eye through an incision in the eye by assessing IOL insertion conditions, translating said IOL insertion conditions into a desired force range for insertion of the IOL via the incision, controlling a power source to move the IOL to the eye, monitoring conditions, such as force encountered, while controlling the power source. The design employs feedback of the force encountered and selectively alters force applied based on force encountered.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Cole, Kevin R. Springer, Rob Raney, William J. Evans, Patrick A. Myall, Jonathan Wyler