Patents Assigned to Glaukos Corporation
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Patent number: 12064376Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to intracameral implants for treating and/or preventing corneal disorders, diseases, and/or conditions, such as corneal endothelial dystrophies. The intracameral implants can be configured to provide a sustained release of a therapeutic agent, such as a Rho kinase inhibitor, for a prolonged period of time. The intracameral implants can include a non-bioresorbable anchor or a bioresorbable matrix.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2021Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Tom Burns, Jia-Ying Yang, Patrick Michael Hughes
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Patent number: 11992551Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug delivery devices and methods for the treatment of ocular disorders requiring targeted and controlled administration of a drug to an interior portion of the eye for reduction or prevention of symptoms of the disorder. The devices are capable of controlled release of one or more drugs and may also include structures which allow for treatment of increased intraocular pressure by permitting aqueous humor to flow out of the anterior chamber of the eye through the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATIONInventor: David S. Haffner
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Patent number: 11944573Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering multiple ocular implants to reduce intraocular pressure are disclosed. The ocular implants can be implanted at multiple sites within a single human eye without requiring removal of the delivery apparatus from the eye. A system for delivering multiple ocular implants can include at least two implants preloaded within a delivery device and configured to be implanted within the eye, a metering device configured to transfer energy to the implants for delivery at selected locations within the eye, wherein the metering device is configured to meter a variable amount of energy for each implant delivery event in the eye. The system can further include an injector mechanism configured to serially engage and drive each of the implants.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Glaukos CorporationInventors: David Steven Haffner, Henrick K. Gille, Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., John Joseph Cogger
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Patent number: 11925578Abstract: Certain aspects relate to drug delivery devices and methods for the treatment of ocular disorders requiring targeted and controlled administration of a drug to an interior portion of the eye. In several embodiments, the devices are capable of controlled release of two or more drugs, the release of each drug into a different ocular space (e.g., an ocular compartment versus an ocular fluid outflow pathway).Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2016Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Glaukos CorporationInventors: Harold A. Heitzmann, Thomas W. Burns, David S. Haffner
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Patent number: 11872213Abstract: Described herein are formulations including pharmaceutical agents comprising ester and/or lactone ring structures, and methods of using the same. The invention is also directed to a method and ophthalmic pharmaceutical compositions including solution and semisolid dosage forms (i.e. ophthalmic creams, gels, lotions, serums, and/or ointments) of treating a patient with various ocular diseases including presbyopia and dry eyes. The method comprising instructing a patient to apply one strip of the ophthalmic composition to the eyelids that includes pilocarpine or other active pharmaceutical ingredients containing ester and/or lactone ring structures with and without the buffering system.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Glaukos CorporationInventors: Xiaojun Michael Liu, James Jane-Guo Shiah, Gabriella Szekely
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Patent number: 11857262Abstract: An intraocular pressure (IOP) sensing system may comprise an intraocular pressure sensing implant to be implanted into the eye of a patient for capturing absolute intraocular pressure measurements and an external device for capturing atmospheric pressure measurements. The intraocular pressure sensing implant may be configured to capture an absolute intraocular pressure measurement at an appointed time, and the external device may be configured to capture a plurality of atmospheric pressure measurements around the appointed time.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Nicholas Gunn, Cesario Pereira Dos Santos, David S. Haffner
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Patent number: 11826104Abstract: A gonioscopic attachment can attach to a gonioscope and can include atraumatic retention elements that are configured to engage an eye to retain the gonioscope relative to the eye. The gonioscopic attachment can be configured to position the gonioscope so that at least a portion of the concave distal surface of the gonioscopic optical element is spaced apart from the eye, and/or so that the curvature of the distal surface is angularly offset from the curvature of the eye. The gonioscope can include a fixation point configured to be visible to the subject when the gonioscope is positioned on the eye. In some embodiments, the retention elements can be incorporated directly into the gonioscope. A coupling mechanism can couple the gonioscope to a lid speculum. The gonioscope can include a light pipe, which can be configured to directly light into the eye.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Glaukos CorporationInventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., Thomas W. Burns, Chris Calcaterra, Edward Collins, Timothy McCauley, David S. Haffner, Steven M. Henderson
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Patent number: 11744458Abstract: Gonioscope devices are disclosed herein that are configured to enable a medical professional to view structure inside the eye that is ordinarily hidden from normal view. The gonioscope can be an integrally molded single piece that includes both a handle and a gonioscopic optical element. The proximal surface can have a viewing area and a light diffusing area. A recess can provide access to a wound site on the eye while the gonioscope is used for viewing. The handle can be configured to encourage proper alignment of the gonioscope with the eye. The gonioscope can provide an optical fixation point for the subject to focus on to facilitate proper alignment of the eye. The gonioscope can have one or more retention elements configured to engage the tissue of the eye around the contact surface to stabilize the gonioscope. The gonioscope can couple to a lid speculum.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Glaukos CorporationInventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., Huong Khac Huynh, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Todd N. Fjield
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Patent number: 11701019Abstract: Intraocular physiological sensor implants include a physiological sensor, and a housing comprising a faceplate. The physiological sensor is integrated with the faceplate. The physiological sensor typically comprises an intraocular pressure sensor, such as a capacitive pressure sensor that may further include a flexible diaphragm electrode spaced apart from a counter electrode. The intraocular pressure sensor detects intraocular pressure, to identify patient conditions such as glaucoma.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Nicholas Gunn, Andrew Johnson, David S. Haffner, Cesario Dos Santos
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Patent number: 11564569Abstract: An implantable intraocular physiological sensor for measuring intraocular pressure, glucose concentration in the aqueous humor, and other physiological characteristics. The implantable intraocular physiological sensor may be at least partially powered by a fuel cell, such as an electrochemical glucose fuel cell. The implantable intraocular physiological sensor may wirelessly transmit measurements to an external device. In addition, the implantable intraocular physiological sensor may incorporate aqueous drainage and/or drug delivery features.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2018Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas W. Burns, Harold A. Heitzmann, Kenneth Martin Curry, David S. Haffner, David Applegate, Bruce Nogales
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Patent number: 11564833Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug delivery punctal implants and methods of using the implants for the treatment of ocular disorders requiring targeted and controlled administration of a drug to an interior portion of the eye for reduction or prevention of symptoms of the disorder. The physical arrangement of drugs within the punctal plugs disclosed herein results, in several embodiments, in advantageous controlled delivery of one or more drugs to the eye of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas W. Burns, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, David Applegate, Kenneth Martin Curry
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Patent number: 11559430Abstract: The invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for reducing the intraocular pressure in an animal eye and, more particularly, to stent type devices for permitting aqueous outflow from the eye's anterior chamber and associated methods thereof for the treatment of glaucoma. Some aspects provide a self-trephining glaucoma stent and methods thereof which advantageously allow for a “one-step” procedure in which the incision and placement of the stent are accomplished by a single device and operation. This desirably allows for a faster, safer, and less expensive surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Glaukos CorporationInventors: Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr.
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Patent number: 11523938Abstract: Delivery devices, systems and methods are provided for inserting an implant into an eye. The delivery or inserter devices or systems can be used to dispose or implant an ocular stent or implant, such as a shunt, in communication with a suprachoroidal space of the eye. The implant can drain fluid from an anterior chamber of the eye to a physiologic outflow path of the eye, such as, the suprachoroidal space or other portion of the uveoscleral outflow path. The delivery or inserter devices or systems can be used in conjunction with other ocular surgery, for example, but not limited to, cataract surgery through a preformed corneal incision, or independently with the inserter configured to make a corneal incision. The implant can be preloaded with or within the inserter to advantageously provide a sterile, easy-to-use package for use by an operator.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Gary Rangel-Friedman, David S. Haffner
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Patent number: 11376040Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering multiple ocular implants to reduce intraocular pressure are disclosed. The ocular implants can be implanted at multiple sites within a single human eye without requiring removal of the delivery apparatus from the eye. A system for delivering multiple ocular implants can include a plurality of implants, an external housing, and an introducer assembly. The external housing can provide access to an implant singulation actuator and an implant delivery actuator. The introducer assembly can comprise an auto-retracting introducer portion. The delivery apparatus can include an infinite activation mechanism/portion and/or a manual singulation mechanism/portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Glaukos CorporationInventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., Todd N. Fjield, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Emma Claire Benjaminson, Tyler Joseph Brown, Richard William Martin
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Patent number: 11363951Abstract: An implantable intraocular physiological sensor for measuring intraocular pressure, glucose concentration in the aqueous humor, and other physiological characteristics. The implantable intraocular physiological sensor may be at least partially powered by a fuel cell, such as an electrochemical glucose fuel cell. The implantable intraocular physiological sensor may wirelessly transmit measurements to an external device. In addition, the implantable intraocular physiological sensor may incorporate aqueous drainage and/or drug delivery features.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas W. Burns, Harold A. Heitzmann, Kenneth Martin Curry, David S. Haffner, David Applegate, Bruce Nogales
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Patent number: 11197780Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering multiple ocular implants to reduce intraocular pressure are disclosed. The ocular implants can be implanted at multiple sites within a single human eye without requiring removal of the delivery apparatus from the eye. A system for delivering multiple ocular implants can include at least two implants preloaded within a delivery device and configured to be implanted within the eye, a metering device configured to transfer energy to the implants for delivery at selected locations within the eye, wherein the metering device is configured to meter a variable amount of energy for each implant delivery event in the eye. The system can further include an injector mechanism configured to serially engage and drive each of the implants.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATIONInventors: David Steven Haffner, Henrick K. Gille, Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., John Joseph Cogger
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Patent number: 11116625Abstract: Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to devices and methods for controlling placement of intraocular implants within a patient's eye including but not limited to placement within or near the collector ducts of Schlemm's canal located behind the trabecular meshwork. In some embodiments, a handheld peristaltic rotor device having a compression element can be positioned on a corneal surface of the eye and rotated to create a peristaltic movement of blood in one or more episcleral veins to generate blood reflux within Schlemm's canal such that one or more collector ducts, or channels, of Schlemm's canal can be located. In some embodiments, an implant can be implanted near the identified location of the one or more collector ducts, or channels.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Glaukos CorporationInventor: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr.
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Patent number: 11019996Abstract: A gonioscopic attachment can attach to a gonioscope and can include atraumatic retention elements that are configured to engage an eye to retain the gonioscope relative to the eye. The gonioscopic attachment can be configured to position the gonioscope so that at least a portion of the concave distal surface of the gonioscopic optical element is spaced apart from the eye, and/or so that the curvature of the distal surface is angularly offset from the curvature of the eye. The gonioscope can include a fixation point configured to be visible to the subject when the gonioscope is positioned on the eye. In some embodiments, the retention elements can be incorporated directly into the gonioscope. A coupling mechanism can couple the gonioscope to a lid speculum. The gonioscope can include a light pipe, which can be configured to directly light into the eye.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., Thomas W. Burns, Chris Calcaterra, Edward Collins, Timothy McCauley, David S. Haffner, Steven M. Henderson
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Patent number: 10959941Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug delivery devices and methods for the treatment of ocular disorders requiring targeted and controlled administration of a drug to an interior portion of the eye for reduction or prevention of symptoms of the disorder. The devices are capable of controlled release of one or more drugs and may also include structures which allow for treatment of increased intraocular pressure by permitting aqueous humor to flow out of the anterior chamber of the eye through the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Glaukos CorporationInventor: David S. Haffner
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Patent number: D938585Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Glaukos CorporationInventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., James Robert Dennewill