Patents Assigned to Anamed, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7128351
    Abstract: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using such system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Anamed, Inc.
    Inventor: Alok Nigam
  • Patent number: 6893461
    Abstract: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using said system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Anamed, Inc.
    Inventor: Alok Nigam
  • Patent number: 6881197
    Abstract: Sutureless, implantable fluid shunting devices and associated methods for controlling the pressure of fluids within anatomical spaces or cavities of the body. The device generally comprises a tube having a diffusion barrier (e.g., diffusion chamber) formed on a proximal end thereof. Fluid which flows through the tube will collect within the diffusion chamber and will diffuse outwardly therethrough. However, the presence of the diffusion chamber will prevent microbes, cells or other matter from interfering with or backflowing through the tube. Additionally, the tube may be provided with a pressure-openable aperture through which fluid from the tube may flow into the diffusion chamber. Such pressure-openable aperture will remain closed, until the pressure of fluid within the tube exceeds a predetermined maximum pressure PMAX.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Anamed, Inc.
    Inventor: Alok Nigam
  • Patent number: 6875232
    Abstract: Prosthetic implants designed to be implanted in the cornea for modifying the cornea curvature and altering the corneal refractive power for correcting myopia, and myopia with astigmatism, such implants formed of a micro-porous hydrogel material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Anamed, Inc.
    Inventor: Alok Nigam
  • Patent number: 6673112
    Abstract: Prosthetic implants designed to be implanted in the cornea for modifying the cornea curvature and altering the corneal refractive power for correcting myopia, and myopia with astigmatism, such implants formed of a micro-porous hydrogel material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Anamed, Inc.
    Inventor: Alok Nigam
  • Patent number: 6632244
    Abstract: Prosthetic implants designed to be implanted in the cornea for modifying the cornea curvature and altering the corneal refractive power for correcting myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia, and, in addition, such implants formed of a micro-porous hydrogel material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Anamed, Inc.
    Inventor: Alok Nigam
  • Patent number: 6626941
    Abstract: Prosthetic implants designed to be implanted in the cornea for modifying the cornea curvature and altering the corneal refractive power for correcting myopia, and myopia with astigmatism, such implants formed of a micro-porous hydrogel material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Anamed, Inc.
    Inventor: Alok Nigam
  • Patent number: 6607556
    Abstract: Prosthetic implants designed to be implanted in the cornea for modifying the cornea curvature and altering the corneal refractive power for correcting myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia, and, in addition, such implants formed of a micro-porous hydrogel material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Anamed, Inc.
    Inventor: Alok Nigam
  • Patent number: 6361560
    Abstract: Prosthetic implants designed to be implanted in the cornea for modifying the cornea curvature and altering the corneal refractive power for correcting myopia, and myopia with astigmatism, such implants formed of a micro-porous hydrogel material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Anamed, Inc.
    Inventor: Alok Nigam
  • Patent number: 6142969
    Abstract: Sutureless, implantable fluid shunting devices and associated methods for controlling the pressure of fluids within anatomical spaces or cavities of the body. The device generally comprises a tube having a diffusion barrier (e.g., diffusion chamber) formed on a proximal end thereof. Fluid which flows through the tube will collect within the diffusion chamber and will diffuse outwardly therethrough. However, the presence of the diffusion chamber will prevent microbes, cells or other matter from interfering with or backflowing through the tube. Additionally, the tube may be provided with a pressure-openable aperture through which fluid from the tube may flow into the diffusion chamber. Such pressure-openable aperture will remain closed, until the pressure of fluid within the tube exceeds a predetermined maximum pressure P.sub.MAX.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Anamed, Inc.
    Inventor: Alok Nigam
  • Patent number: 6102946
    Abstract: Prosthetic implants designed to be implanted in the cornea for modifying the cornea curvature and altering the corneal refractive power for correcting myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia, and, in addition, such implants formed of a micro-porous hydrogel material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Anamed, Inc.
    Inventor: Alok Nigam
  • Patent number: 6007510
    Abstract: Implantable fluid shunting devices and associated methods for controlling the pressure of fluids within anatomical spaces or cavities of the body. The device generally comprises a tube having a diffusion barrier (e.g., diffusion chamber) formed on a proximal end thereof. Fluid which flows through the tube will collect within the diffusion chamber and will diffuse outwardly therethrough. However, the presence of the diffusion chamber will prevent microbes, cells or other matter from interfering with or backflowing through the tube. Additionally, the tube may be provided with a pressure-openable aperture through which fluid from the tube may flow into the diffusion chamber. Such pressure-openable aperture will remain closed, until the pressure of fluid within the tube exceeds a predetermined maximum pressure P.sub.MAX.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Anamed, Inc.
    Inventor: Alok Nigam