Patents Examined by V X Nguyen
  • Microkeratome blade
    Patent number: 6805698
    Abstract: A microkeratome blade for use for the removal of the epithelial layer and underlying Basement Membrane while leaving a smooth and undisturbed Bowman's Membrane in preparation for a laser refractive surgical procedure. The blade is capable of cutting through the epithelial layer and Basement Membrane, but not capable of cutting through Bowman's Membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Shimmel, Alex C. Sacharoff, George A. Kocar, Peter Austin