Abstract: The present invention is directed to an irrigation device and irrigation system. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a weep or tear type irrigation device and irrigation system.
Abstract: A deformable intraocular lens having frosted and/or colored haptic portions. The frosted haptic portions increase the frictional resistance to movement or rotation within the inner structure of the eye once implanted.
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for suturing a deep incision or wound through the abdominal fascia on an animal or human, and method of suturing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 31, 2001
Date of Patent:
December 31, 2002
Inventors:
Yung C. Chan, Mei H. Chan, King H. Chan, Ming H. Chan
Abstract: An electrical candlestick device including a candlestick portion and base portion provided with a mounting extension configured to be captured between a movable sash and stationary window sill. In preferred embodiments, the mounting portion accommodates a power cord for outdoor applications and includes a finger/thumb grip to facilitate installation and removal thereof.
Abstract: Rechargeable dispensers, in particular spray bottle dispensers including at least one chemical reservoir for recharging the spray bottle dispenser. Preferably, a plurality of separate chemical reservoirs containing chemical concentrate are provided within the spray bottle dispenser to fully contain any inadvertent spillage of chemicals, and to insure a high degree of safety against accidental spills, and/or accidental ingestion by children.
Abstract: A device for applying therapeutic thermal energy to a human or animal includes a deformable and resilient first layer sealingly connected to a deformable and resilient second layer along a common perimeter, the first layer further sealingly connected to the second layer along a plurality of curvilinear paths within the perimeter, the paths defining a plurality of channels between the first layer and the second layer, the paths being configured to allow articulation between adjacent channels, each channel having at least one end defined by the common perimeter, the at least one end of each channel being directly adjacent at least one end of another channel and, each channel being at least partially filled with a medium.
Abstract: An intraocular lens injection system comprising an injecting device and cartridge. The cartridge comprises a lens holding portion and an outer sleeve portion. The invention includes a method of pre-loading the injecting system, particularly the cartridge, to reduce the amount of packaging, prevent damage to the intraocular lens during packaging and shipping, allow the pre-loaded injecting cartridge to be autoclaved as a unit, and eliminate the step of loading the cartridge with the intraocular lens by the end user to prevent potential damage during this step.
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rechargeable dispenser including a cap removably connected to a bottle having an upwardly extending flange. The cap is provided with at least one reservoir to be compromised by the spout of the bottle to release chemical concentrate in the bottle for charging the rechargeable dispenser when mixed with a diluent such as water within the bottle.
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a phacoemulsification apparatus configured for random pulse mode operation. Specifically, the phacoemulsification apparatus is electrically controlled to operate an ultrasonic hand piece, and thus a tip of a phacoemulsification needle in a random pulse mode.
Abstract: A method of making a multiple neck spray bottle comprising the steps of providing a blow mold having a molding cavity configured for molding a multiple-neck spray bottle have multiple open headed neck portions with at least one threaded neck portion configured to connect with the spray head, providing at least one plastic parison inside the molding cavity, blow molding the at least one parison inside the molding cavity to form the multiple neck spray bottle, and opening the blow mold to release the formed multiple neck spray bottle from the blow mold.
Abstract: A deformable intraocular lens injecting apparatus for inserting a deformable intraocular lens through a small incision into an eye. The lens injecting apparatus includes a lens injecting body including a lens receiver configured to be operated between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a nozzle portion provided with a tip portion configured to be inserted through a small incision into an eye. The nozzle portion is configured for connection to the lens injecting body and the nozzle portion and the lens receiver define a lens delivery passageway.
Abstract: A deformable intraocular lens having a resilient haptic portion anchored into a deformable lens portion. Preferably, the haptic portion is anchored in a manner to the lens portion to provide a compressive type of connection therebetween. This anchoring configuration is particularly suitable for use with deformable intraocular lenses made of a collagen-based lens material (e.g. “Collamer”). A method of anchoring a deformable intraocular lens.
Abstract: An apparatus for introducing a glaucoma drain to the eye includes an outer hub including a longitudinal slot, a nosepiece retractably mounted within said outer hub, a handle having a gripping portion and an extending portion, the extending portion removably attached to the retractable nosepiece through the longitudinal slot in the outer hub, and a tool operably disposed within the retractable nosepiece within the outer hub. Tools provided with the apparatus include a stylette configured to prepare an eye for introduction of a glaucoma drain thereto and a plunger configured for introducing a glaucoma drain from the retractable nosepiece to the eye.
Abstract: A greeting card with a receipt for recording a monetary gift. The greeting card preferably includes a detachable receipt for collecting similar receipts for various information retrieval purposes.
Abstract: An on-line system base sequencing apparatus wherein calibration coefficients for time bases of respective electrophoresis lanes are evaluated from differences between positions of signals already outputted in a range causing no sequence inversion and positions of substantially regular intervals for originally outputting signals, and time bases as to the respective electrophoresis lanes are calibrated with the calibration coefficients, thereby obtaining correct base sequence. Thus, the bases can be correctly sequenced even if electrophoresis speed differences are caused between the electrophoresis lanes.
Abstract: An improved gutter guard comprising a fine screen support by a structural stiffening matrix support. The fine screen prevents the penetration of even fine debris while the stiffening matrix support strengthens the fine screen against bending in order to bridge the opening of a conventional gutter.