Patents Assigned to Glaukos Corporation
  • Patent number: 12064376
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tom Burns, Jia-Ying Yang, Patrick Michael Hughes
  • Patent number: 11992551
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventor: David S. Haffner
  • Patent number: 11944573
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: David Steven Haffner, Henrick K. Gille, Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., John Joseph Cogger
  • Patent number: 11925578
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Harold A. Heitzmann, Thomas W. Burns, David S. Haffner
  • Patent number: 11872213
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Xiaojun Michael Liu, James Jane-Guo Shiah, Gabriella Szekely
  • Patent number: 11857262
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nicholas Gunn, Cesario Pereira Dos Santos, David S. Haffner
  • Patent number: 11826104
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., Thomas W. Burns, Chris Calcaterra, Edward Collins, Timothy McCauley, David S. Haffner, Steven M. Henderson
  • Patent number: 11744458
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., Huong Khac Huynh, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Todd N. Fjield
  • Patent number: 11701019
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nicholas Gunn, Andrew Johnson, David S. Haffner, Cesario Dos Santos
  • Patent number: 11564569
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas W. Burns, Harold A. Heitzmann, Kenneth Martin Curry, David S. Haffner, David Applegate, Bruce Nogales
  • Patent number: 11564833
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas W. Burns, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, David Applegate, Kenneth Martin Curry
  • Patent number: 11559430
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11523938
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary Rangel-Friedman, David S. Haffner
  • Patent number: 11376040
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., Todd N. Fjield, Douglas Daniel Crimaldi, Emma Claire Benjaminson, Tyler Joseph Brown, Richard William Martin
  • Patent number: 11363951
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas W. Burns, Harold A. Heitzmann, Kenneth Martin Curry, David S. Haffner, David Applegate, Bruce Nogales
  • Patent number: 11197780
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Steven Haffner, Henrick K. Gille, Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., John Joseph Cogger
  • Patent number: 11116625
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventor: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11019996
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., Thomas W. Burns, Chris Calcaterra, Edward Collins, Timothy McCauley, David S. Haffner, Steven M. Henderson
  • Patent number: 10959941
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventor: David S. Haffner
  • Patent number: D938585
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Raymond Kalina, Jr., James Robert Dennewill