Patents Assigned to Aulode LLC.
  • Patent number: 8241352
    Abstract: Provided herein are embodiments of a weighted eyelid closure device for use in treating lagophthalmos. In accordance with an embodiment, the device can be implanted by an oculoplastic surgeon into a patient's eyelid, to treat lagophthalmos. The device's weight can then be adjusted later by the surgeon, if necessary, without requiring removal of the entire device. For example, if it is discovered that an implanted device is too heavy or too light after it has been implanted within the patient's eyelid, the load of the device can be adjusted by modifying the previous load. Alternatively, a new load having the desired weight can be implanted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Aulode LLC.
    Inventors: Allen Young, John Blackmore