Patents by Inventor David Van Voorhis

David Van Voorhis 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).

  • Irrigation sleeve for phacoemulsification apparatus
    Patent number: 5830192
    Abstract: An irrigation sleeve for use with a hand held portion of a phacoemulsification apparatus. The irrigation sleeve includes a base portion configured for removable attachment to the hand held portion of the phacoemulsification apparatus, an extending portion connected to the base portion and a passageway extending through the base and extending portions. Preferably, the irrigation sleeve is substantially rigid and at least the extending portion is made from a plastic material selected from the group consisting of polysulfone, polycarbonate, polyimide, and polyetherimide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Staar Surgical Company, Inc.
    Inventor: David Van Voorhis