Patents by Inventor Ronald W. Barnet

Ronald W. Barnet 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).

  • Magnetic retention system for intraocular lens
    Patent number: 4298996
    Abstract: A lens for implantation in the eye upon removal of the crystalline lens. The lens includes a light focusing body and one or more supports extending from the lens body. Each lens support carries a first magnetic fixation member positionable at one side of the iris. A second cooperable magnetic fixation member is positionable at the opposite side of the iris whereby a trans-iris magnetic retention force is exerted between the members to secure the lens in place without the requirement of sutures or incisions in the iris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1981
    Inventor: Ronald W. Barnet