Patents by Inventor Alessandro RUZZA

Alessandro RUZZA 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).

  • Device, kit and methods for use in ophthalmology
    Patent number: 9295248
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a device and a kit for the shipment and preservation of corneal lenticules ready for use in a lamellar keratoplasty surgery. The device (1) comprises a first open portion (2), apt to receive and contain the lenticule, and a fenestrated lid (10) to close said first portion. The device further comprises a second portion (3) of substantially tubular shape with a diameter lower than the diameter of the lenticule. The device may further comprise a third portion (7) apt to be reversibly connected to a grip means. The fenestrated lid and the front opening (5) allow preservation fluid to nourish the lenticule tissue during the preservation and/or the shipment. The present invention also refers to a method for preserving, shipping and prearranging the lenticules so as to facilitate posterior lamellar keratoplasty surgery (or endokeratoplasty).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignees: FONDAZIONE BANCA DEGLI OCCHI DEL VENETO ONLUS
    Inventors: Massimo Busin, Alessandro Ruzza
  • DEVICE, KIT AND METHODS FOR USE IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
    Publication number: 20150150242
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a device and a kit for the shipment and preservation of corneal lenticules ready for use in a lamellar keratoplasty surgery. The device (1) comprises a first open portion (2), apt to receive and contain the lenticule, and a fenestrated lid (10) to close said first portion. The device further comprises a second portion (3) of substantially tubular shape with a diameter lower than the diameter of the lenticule. The device may further comprise a third portion (7) apt to be reversibly connected to a grip means. The fenestrated lid and the front opening (5) allow preservation fluid to nourish the lenticule tissue during the preservation and/or the shipment. The present invention also refers to a method for preserving, shipping and prearranging the lenticules so as to facilitate posterior lamellar keratoplasty surgery (or endokeratoplasty).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Massimo Busin, Alessandro Ruzza
  • DEVICE, KIT AND METHOD FOR USE IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
    Publication number: 20130130222
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a device and a kit for the shipment and the preservation of corneal lenticules ready for use in a lamellar keratoplasty surgery. The present invention also refers to a method for preserving, shipping and prearranging the lenticules so as to facilitate posterior lamellar keratoplasty surgery (or endokeratoplasty).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Alessandro RUZZA, Massimo Busin