Patents by Inventor Ajay Bhalla

Ajay Bhalla has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Aqueous drainage and flow regulating implant
    Patent number: 7357778
    Abstract: For use in controlling the release of aqueous from anterior chamber of the eye, a surgically implantable flow regulating implant is provided which is assembled in parts from a molded elastomeric plate, a flow regulating member and drainage tube. The elastomeric plate contains a pocket, a circular passageway and slots. The flow regulating member includes tabs and a resilient membrane, said tabs are securely attached to the plate inside the slots to support the membrane. The membrane being generally arch-shaped completely covers the pocket forming a releasable seal between the said pocket and outer surface of the said plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventor: Ajay Bhalla
  • Aqueous drainage and flow regulating implant
    Publication number: 20050267397
    Abstract: For use in controlling the release of aqueous from anterior chamber of the eye, a surgically implantable flow regulating implant is provided which is assembled in parts from a molded elastomeric plate, a flow regulating member and drainage tube. The elastomeric plate contains a pocket, a circular passageway and slots. The flow regulating member includes tabs and a resilient membrane, said tabs are securely attached to the plate inside the slots to support the membrane. The membrane being generally arch-shaped completely covers the pocket forming a releasable seal between the said pocket and outer surface of the said plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventor: Ajay Bhalla